Harrison Drury expands commercial property team in Manchester with latest appointment
Harrison Drury has appointed Aidan Howard as an associate solicitor in its growing commercial property team.
Aidan joins the firm from Salehs Solicitors where he was a commercial property solicitor. Before this he held roles at Manchester law firms including JMW Solicitors and Brabners.
Based in our Manchester office, Aidan will support clients across the North West and beyond by guiding them through complex property transactions and navigating legal issues associated with commercial property and development projects.
He will be acting for a range of commercial property and developer clients, advising on acquisitions, disposals, all aspects of commercial leases in acting for both landlords and tenants, and acting for property developers in relation to the legal aspects of development projects.
Aidan’s arrival takes the total headcount of our commercial property team across the region to 43, making it one of the largest dedicated teams in the North West.
Elisabeth Williams and Aidan Howard.
Elisabeth Williams, partner in our commercial property team in Manchester, said: “There is so much activity going on across the North West from investors, developers and businesses looking to grow and invest in our region.
“We’ve continued to grow our commercial property team to support that level of demand and attracting experienced solicitors like Aidan to join us enables us to keep delivering the high level of service our clients expect.”
Aidan added: “Joining a growing firm like Harrison Drury is a great opportunity to build on my experience and work with an exciting group of clients as part of large, high calibre team. I’m looking forward to playing a role in the ongoing growth of our commercial property service and offering.”
Our commercial property team was 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.