£80,000 claim dismissed after Harrison Drury legal challenge

Posted by Communications Director Jan 20th, 2011, in Case studies, Dispute Resolution

A chartered surveyor who was sued for £80,000 after a property dispute has had the claim against him withdrawn after Harrison Drury successfully challenged it on his behalf.

The claim was made against the Midlands-based surveyor alleging he was negligent when he prepared a deed plan for use in the sale of a house in 1998.

The dispute was complicated as it was alleged the ‘defective’ deed plan had given rise to a boundary dispute with a neighbour. (more…)

New Year, new start?

Posted by Shena Baron Jan 11th, 2011, in Divorce and Family Law

The New Year is a very busy time, and although it is usually a time for family and celebration, it can also be very stressful for relationships under strain. Often it can spell the end to a troubled marriage.

There are a number of contributing factors:

- Couples spending long periods of time together during the holidays.

- The expectation to give gifts can mean unbearable pressure and debt, with credit cards being stretched to their limit.

- The feeling of being out of control.

- Conflict with relatives and frustrations about how to divide time between families.

- Even receiving an inappropriate gift, or one with no thought behind it, can cause stress. (more…)

Harrison Drury appoints new trainee solicitor

Posted by Communications Director Jan 4th, 2011, in HD news

Harrison Drury Solicitors has appointed University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) graduate, Sarah Cheetham, as trainee solicitor at its Preston office.

Sarah, from Charnock Richard, completed her degree in law at the university in 2009, before going on to study the Legal Practice Course, which she completed this summer.

During her training contract, Sarah will work across Harrison Drury’s commercial departments including property, commercial litigation, employment law and company and commercial. She will qualify in 2012.

She said: “It’s great to be part of a firm that is committed to the training and development of its people. Businesses are still facing many challenges and I am looking forward to playing a part in helping our clients.”

Managing partner, John Chesworth, added: “UCLan’s legal school has an excellent pedigree and we are delighted to welcome Sarah. She already has a strong understanding of law and I am confident she will be an asset to Harrison Drury as we continue to grow as a firm.”

The night before Christmas, legal style

Posted by Communications Director Dec 13th, 2010, in HD news

Happy Christmas from Harrison Drury. To get you in the Christmas spirit, why not recite the night before Christmas…legal style!

Whereas, on or about the night prior to Christmas, there did occur at a certain  improved piece of real property (hereinafter “the House”) a general lack of stirring by all creatures therein, including, but not limited to a mouse. (more…)

Welcome to our enewsletter, In HD, issue one

Posted by John Chesworth Dec 2nd, 2010, in In HD enewsletter

In HD is the Harrison Drury enewsletter – welcome to our first edition. The aim of our regular bulletin is not to bore you with legal jargon, but to provide some helpful information and advice on business issues, some background information on our services and details of how we have delivered results for clients – which is what we are all about.

While the origins of Harrison Drury date back to 1901 the past three years has seen the firm undergo a huge transformation. Our aim is to be a diverse, high quality provider of legal services to businesses as well as offering a discreet private client service.

As part of our transformation, as many of you already know, we have strengthened the team across all areas and our commercial team is now a genuine full legal service provider to businesses. As such, we have brought to the firm Roger Spence to head up our new employment law division, Owen McKenna as commercial property partner, Andrew Bartlett who heads up our Garstang office, and recently David Filmer, our company and commercial solicitor. They are high quality additions who represent our mission to provide clients with the best lawyers in the region without having to go to the biggest law firms.

Two of our new additions cover important legal issues in this edition. Roger Spence talks about our new HR Compass service while David Filmer looks at what businesses can learn from the recent Liverpool FC takeover battle.

Both issues highlight the need to have the right protection and agreements in place to prevent legal issues becoming disruptive problems for your business. As we are still in the depths of the economic downturn, we have seen gaps in terms and conditions, policies, procedures and agreements get ruthlessly exposed, often to the detriment of our clients’ business and in many cases their personal lives.

So why not take advantage of our free review of employment contracts and handbooks, and terms and conditions. David and his team also offer a free review of shareholder agreements.

I hope you find our bulletin useful and please contact any one of our team if you need any help or information.

Best wishes.

In HD news articles:
Welcome to our enewsletter, In HD, issue one
Remove the burden and risk of employment claims
Case study: contract guards against unfair competition
Don’t let boardroom disputes become a turf war
Delivering results: testimonial