Posted by Communications Director Dec 1st, 2008, in HD news
Yet more evidence that Lancashire business are thriving despite reports of a looming recession, is our announcement that we are taking on the economic slowdown and launching a new commercial law firm in East Lancashire. Greg Boyes and Andy Herricks will head up Harrison Drury LLP Solicitors, and will work in association with our Preston firm, Harrison Drury & Co.
John Chesworth said: “Our strategy has always been to expand the geographical reach of Harrison Drury and the opening of the associated East Lancashire office has enabled us to bring in two first class corporate and commercial lawyers who have a deep understanding of the needs of the local business community. We’ve created a business which doesn’t have the rigid configuration of a traditional professional practice. This gives us better business systems, quicker decisions and ultimately a better service to clients. Harrison Drury can now offer businesses and individuals across the North West the full range of legal services. It’s an exciting move.”
Greg Boyes said: “Whilst we are conscious of current economic uncertainty we believe that Harrison Drury is well positioned to advise those who are determined to succeed. There remains much business to be done.”
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Posted by Communications Director Oct 31st, 2008, in HD news
We are pleased to announce that we have expanded our property team with a senior appointment. Hesham Sabry joins the Preston office as an associate solicitor
The 32-year-old started his legal career at Blackburn-based law firm Farleys and qualified as a solicitor in 2002. He moved to Manchester firm Cobbetts where he gained a reputation as a highly respected and trusted commercial property expert.
He said: “Harrison Drury is a firm with an ambitious management team and great growth potential and this is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the up and coming commercial property law firms in the North West.”
Hesham has already begun working on key projects for local clients including, Biogen Power Limited, which specialises in energy from waste projects, the launch of new Lytham restaurant, The Sparling, and for Preston property developer Ice Blue.
John Chesworth, Harrison Drury’s managing partner, added: “In spite of the economic downturn, which is having a massive impact on the property sector, we are still busy which is why we needed to expand the commercial property team to ensure we continue to provide quality service. Hesham has the skills and experience we need to grow the firm, and he has already proved to be a great asset to the firm and its clients.”
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Posted by Communications Director Aug 11th, 2008, in HD news
We have strengthened our wills and probate department with the appointment of a trainee solicitor to assist consultant George Erdozain. Jennifer Wilkinson, from Burscough, near Ormskirk, joins from Skelmersdale-based law firm Scott Rees & Co Solicitors, where she specialised in personal injury and probate. The 23-year-old keen sportswoman has a BA (Hons) law degree and LPC commendation, both from Liverpool John Moores University.
She said: “Harrison Drury is a modern, forward-thinking firm which practises in a way that fits in with today’s ever changing society. I am looking forward to contributing to the development of the firm, not only in my practice area but also on a wider scale.”
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Posted by Communications Director Apr 20th, 2008, in HD news
We’ve completed the refurbishment of our offices in Preston. Our premises at 3 Fleet Street were part of a warehouse prior to the 1950s as it was located close to the City’s Corn Exchange, on the bank of what was the canal terminus in the 19th Century, and which has since been filled in to form Fleet Street.
We’ve transformed the historic building by creating a brand new reception and client meeting area, refurbishing some of the upper floors, as well as installing a state-of-the-art IT and telecommunication system.
Managing partner John Chesworth said: “When I joined the firm last year it was evident that the facilities needed upgrading. As a growing law firm, it is vital that our employees have the best resources available and that clients have access to fresh and modern meeting facilities.”
Jack Smith (Builders) Limited of Preston redesigned and implemented the refurbishment, whilst, Leyland-based Genesis IT & Telecommunications Limited installed the new IT system. We originally bought the building from Huntley and Palmer in the 1950s. They had used it as a confectionary and tobacco warehouse.
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Posted by Communications Director Mar 14th, 2008, in HD news
Our newly refurbished Fleet Street office is being brightened up by art work of two Newman College Applied Art and Design students. We have teamed up with the local college to promote the work of its students to Preston’s business community. The work is currently being displayed in the reception area and meeting room. A piece called Magnification by Will Linn is in the firm’s reception and Hub by Matt Lofthouse is in the meeting room. New pieces will be supplied by the college throughout the year when students complete projects. The response we have had so far from staff and clients has been very positive, and we are looking forward to receiving more artwork.
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Posted by Communications Director Oct 16th, 2007, in HD news
We have strengthened our niche commercial property law unit with the appointment of a trainee solicitor. 22-year-old Kate Thompson, from Parbold near Wigan, recently graduated from the Legal Practice Course at the University of Central Lancashire. Kate will team up with John Chesworth, the head of the property unit which acts for property developers, landowners, banks, construction and building companies and surveyors across all areas of property legal matters.
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Posted by Communications Director Sep 3rd, 2007, in HD news
Recent graduate Stephen Kilshaw has joined our commercial litigation team having completed his training with us. Stephen graduated from the prestigious Nottingham Law School with distinctions in all modules of the Legal Practice Course and will now join us as a trainee solicitor.
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Posted by Communications Director Sep 1st, 2007, in HD news
We all thoroughly enjoyed our day at the rugby, where clients, contacts, staff, family and suppliers gathered at Preston Grasshoppers as part of the firm’s match day sponsorship of Hoppers’ opening game of National League Three season.
Hoppers trounced their opponents, West End, 22-0. We had a meal at Hoppers’ new banqueting facilities before seeing the first team get their season off to a winning start.
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Posted by Communications Director Aug 18th, 2007, in HD news
Recent graduate Stephen Kilshaw has joined our commercial litigation team having completed his training with us. Stephen graduated from the prestigious Nottingham Law School with distinctions in all modules of the Legal Practice CWe have appointed a new dedicated practice manager. 24-year-old Lee Tattum, from Preston, has joined us from Napthens Solicitors in Preston where he spent six years. Lee’s role will include everything from financial management, marketing, HR, training, premises management and risk management. John Chesworth, managing partner, said: “We are delighted to have attracted someone of Lee’s calibre and his experience will be beneficial to the firm and its clients.”urse and will now join us as a trainee solicitor.
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Posted by Communications Director Jul 2nd, 2007, in HD news
We are delighted to announce the appointment of George Erdozain who joins us as a consultant from Brabners Chaffe Street where he worked in their private client department and specialised in trust and estate tax planning, agriculture, landed estate work and work with charities. He is a member of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners and President and Chairman of Preston Grasshoppers Rugby Club.
George said: “With the growth of wealth amongst the UK population, wills and estate planning has never been so important. There is an established team at Harrison Drury which has seen a growing number of families and individuals needing help with complex estate issues. I look forward to applying my skills and experience.”
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