Solicitor at Walker Foster Limited

Keith Hardington

Solicitor - Director

SRA ID: 189013

Keith joined Walker Foster in 2000 as a Solicitor and became a Partner in 2003. He was Managing Partner for several years and is currently Solicitor and Director working in the corporate/commercial department with many years of experience in this field. Keith is a trusted advisor who has worked with individuals and businesses for many years. His career began in Newcastle-upon-Tyne where he began working in the shipping industry looking after his father-in-law’s seagoing maintenance company. Since then he has worked with businesses in many sectors including agriculture, veterinary, food supplements, engineering, retail, medical products and professional service firms. He is a commercial and corporate solicitor. He also has wide experience in dispute resolution and is an accredited and experienced civil dispute mediator. He brings much experience to advising, negotiating and drafting in business sales and commercial deals. He has led multi-million-pound business sales and share sales and purchases supported by our commercial team. Keith’s work includes: Drafting and negotiating a range of commercial contracts including; terms and conditions, distribution agreements, agency agreements, licence agreements, supply of goods/service agreements and website policies. Business sale and purchase including; share sales and purchases and asset sales and purchases; management buyouts Corporate advice including; restructures and other share transactions, drafting shareholder agreements and partnership agreements, providing company and corporate advice, EMI schemes, commercial dispute resolution, including mediation. Keith spent two years on the Law Society Council representing Yorkshire and a couple of years as a business advisor with Young Enterprise. Until recently he sat for a number of years on the board of a rural housing association which strives to provide affordable housing in rural communities. In his spare time Keith loves nothing more than to get out on his bike, or go for a walk with his dog, Oscar. He is an avid fan of DIY, Classic Cars and supporter of Newcastle United, but we won’t hold that against him.

3 High Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1AA

Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas

Company & Commercial

5.0/5 4 Client Reviews 4
  • Company & Commercial 100%
4 Client Reviews

5.0/5

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Verified Anonymous Added 2 days ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Walker Foster Limited
April 30, 2024 20240430085809

Share purchase

5

Not having a solicitor as my previous one had retired.
We were recommended Walker Foster.

A very efficient and smooth process.

Nice people.

Solicitor named in this review: Keith Hardington

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 02 May, 2024

Thank you! We're glad to hear Keith provided you with an efficient and smooth process for your share purchase. We appreciate your recommendation and kind words about our team. Best Regards, Walker Foster Limited

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Mr Fergusson
Verified Mr Fergusson Added 3 months ago Report to admin
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January 23, 2024 20240123100850

Assignment of debt & security

5

Professional service, delivered to a high standard on time.

Solicitor named in this review: Keith Hardington

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 25 January, 2024

Thank you for the supportive feedback Mr Fergusson, it is much appreciated. If you need any further assistance from Walker Foster, do just let us know. Kind regards Walker Foster Solicitors

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Carrera
Carrera Added 6 months ago Report to admin
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October 30, 2023 20231030000000

Simple as possible.

5

Kieth and Caroline were both so helpful and professional and made the task in hand as simple as possible. I would definitely use again and recommend to others without hesitation.

Solicitor named in this review: Keith Hardington

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Martin

5

For around the last 15 years, I have been a client of Walker Foster Solicitors. I have always received excellent service from Keith Hardington and other members of his team.
Keith is always on hand for help and advice whenever needed and he is always professional and friendly.
I would highly recommend Walker Foster for any legal services.

Solicitor named in this review: Keith Hardington

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About Keith Hardington

Keith joined Walker Foster in 2000 as a Solicitor and became a Partner in 2003. He was Managing Partner for several years and is currently Solicitor and Director working in the corporate/commercial department with many years of experience in this field. Keith is a trusted advisor who has worked with individuals and businesses for many years. His career began in Newcastle-upon-Tyne where he began working in the shipping industry looking after his father-in-law’s seagoing maintenance company. Since then he has worked with businesses in many sectors including agriculture, veterinary, food supplements, engineering, retail, medical products and professional service firms. He is a commercial and corporate solicitor. He also has wide experience in dispute resolution and is an accredited and experienced civil dispute mediator. He brings much experience to advising, negotiating and drafting in business sales and commercial deals. He has led multi-million-pound business sales and share sales and purchases supported by our commercial team. Keith’s work includes: Drafting and negotiating a range of commercial contracts including; terms and conditions, distribution agreements, agency agreements, licence agreements, supply of goods/service agreements and website policies. Business sale and purchase including; share sales and purchases and asset sales and purchases; management buyouts Corporate advice including; restructures and other share transactions, drafting shareholder agreements and partnership agreements, providing company and corporate advice, EMI schemes, commercial dispute resolution, including mediation. Keith spent two years on the Law Society Council representing Yorkshire and a couple of years as a business advisor with Young Enterprise. Until recently he sat for a number of years on the board of a rural housing association which strives to provide affordable housing in rural communities. In his spare time Keith loves nothing more than to get out on his bike, or go for a walk with his dog, Oscar. He is an avid fan of DIY, Classic Cars and supporter of Newcastle United, but we won’t hold that against him.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Keith Hardington

Address

Walker Foster Limited

3 High Street

Skipton

North Yorkshire

BD23 1AA



Phone 01756700200

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LICENSE

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Status

Acquired

Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

15/08/95

09/11/23

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

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Solicitor

Walker Foster Limited

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