Double appointment strengthens Harrison Drury Kendal

Experienced South Lakes Lawyers join Harrison Drury in double Kendal appointment.

Harrison Drury has appointed Residential Property Associate Solicitor Victoria Tyson and Commercial Property Solicitor Emily Cox to our Kendal office as we continue to invest in our services for individuals and businesses across Cumbria and the North West.  

Victoria joins from Progression Solicitors with 15 years’ experience in residential conveyancing, while Emily joins from Burnetts Solicitors in Carlisle, where she advised on commercial property transactions, including work for a pension scheme. 

L to R – Lucy Benton, Victoria Tyson and Emily Cox.

Both have roots in Cumbria and previous experience working in the South Lakes. Their appointments take the Kendal team to 15 people and follow our investment in refurbished premises at Bridge Mills in September 2025. 

Lucy Benton, Head of our Kendal office, said: “We want to build a team that is part of the community it serves. Victoria and Emily both have roots in Cumbria and understand how much local relationships matter. It’s good to welcome people who want to contribute to the area as well as invest in their careers with us at Harrison Drury. 

“I’m looking forward to working with them both as we continue to develop our Kendal team and the support we offer clients across Cumbria.” 

Victoria spent 13 years in London, where she qualified as a Solicitor, before returning to the South Lakes. She subsequently worked across Progression’s Ulverston, Barrow and Windermere locations. 

As an Associate Solicitor, she will advise on house sales and purchases, including more complex transactions involving shared ownership and new-build homes. Her experience also covers freehold and leasehold transactions, re-mortgages and transfers of equity. 

Victoria said: “Having worked with clients and property professionals across the South Lakes, I know how much people value clear advice and someone they can turn to throughout a transaction. I want to bring that experience to Harrison Drury, helping clients move forward with confidence while building on the relationships I have in the area.” 

Emily returns to working in Kendal after three years with Burnetts. Her work as a panel Solicitor for a pension scheme gave her experience across a range of commercial property transactions.   

Emily said: “I particularly enjoy helping clients through their first commercial property transaction. There can be a lot to take in, and I want people to feel comfortable asking questions and confident they understand the decisions ahead. My aim is to become someone they turn to for advice as their business or property interests develop. 

“Returning to Kendal also gives me the chance to build connections beyond my day-to-day work. I’d like to bring young professionals together to share experiences and support each other’s careers, while getting involved in fundraising for local causes with my new colleagues.” 

We first opened our Kendal office in 2013. Both Solicitors will be based in the town, advising clients in Kendal and the surrounding areas.  

Building on our commitment to Kendal 

We want people to be able to build rewarding legal careers here in Cumbria, and for local clients to find the expertise they need close to home. Our investment in the office and the people working here reflects our commitment to Kendal for the years ahead. 

Victoria and Emily know the area and want to contribute to it. Alongside their work with clients, we look forward to supporting their involvement in local professional networks and community life, building on the relationships our team has developed over more than a decade in the town.

Simon England