Harrison Drury continues to grow commercial property team in Manchester

Harrison Drury continues to expand its commercial property team in Manchester with the appointment of Jessica Senior as solicitor.

Jessica, who joins the firm from Butcher & Barlow, will advise clients on a wide range of commercial property matters, including property purchases and sales, landlord and tenant matters, and secured lending.

Her arrival follows a period of sustained growth for our commercial property team, one of the largest in the North West with 42 specialists, including a growing Manchester presence.

Recent hires include Elisabeth Williams, who joined as partner in Manchester, as well as Catherine Landale and Saher Qarini, who joined our Clitheroe office as solicitors.

Jessica Senior and Hannah Hughes.

Hannah Hughes, partner and joint head of the commercial property team, said: “Bringing in the right people has long been the key to our success because it enables us to offer our clients depth and breadth in our expertise.

“We continue to see growing demand for high-quality commercial property advice in Manchester and Jessica’s expertise will be a real asset as we build on this momentum. She joins an ambitious team that’s committed to guiding clients through an ever-evolving property landscape.”

Jessica added: “The firm’s reputation for its commercial property work, and also its culture, really stood out to me. Throughout my career, I’ve been proud to support people and businesses in achieving their ambitions. Joining Harrison Drury’s team in Manchester is another great opportunity to play a role in supporting the city’s continued growth and success.”

Our commercial property team was recently ranked in the top tier in the ‘Elsewhere in the North West’ category in the 2026 Legal 500, the clients’ guide to the UK legal profession. As well as the 2026 UK edition of Chambers and Partners, one of the industry’s most respected legal guides.