John Chesworth

After many years leading the senior management team, John’s role changed in 2025 and he now focusses on creating and maintaining strong relationships with clients and fellow members of the business community, and assisting the management team on strategic projects.

John qualified as a solicitor in 1997 specialising in resolving property disputes.  He joined Harrison Drury on 1 January 2007 and became managing partner within 12 months. John continued in this role until 2025, spearheading the firm’s growth and development to become one of the region’s leading law firms.

John focuses on enhancing the firm’s profile and culture both within the firm and in the wider community, to make it possible for Harrison Drury to better serve our clients, look after our people and have a positive impact on the communities where we operate.

Outside of work you can find me…

John is President of the board of trustees at St Catherine’s Hospice and is a trustee of the Vault – Preston’s Youth Zone.   John chairs the Preston Partnership, a key stakeholder in the Preston Regeneration Board which helps shape the city’s future.  John is also a member of the Lancashire Business Board which is part of the Lancashire County Combined Authority.

John plays an active part in the running of Preston Grasshoppers Rugby Football Club as chair of the management committee following his retirement from rugby after 13 seasons playing for the First XV.  In order to stave off the effects of middle age, John is a keen cyclist and loves to tour round the beautiful Lancashire countryside.