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Jessica Woodman

Solicitor

Corporate

Jess joined Harrison Drury in June 2021 following the completion of her undergraduate LLB Law degree at the University of Law, where she achieved a first-class honours. She worked as a Paralegal in the firms Commercial Property Team, whilst studying the Legal Practice Course at the University of Law, where she achieved a commendation. Jess later completed her training with Harrison Drury, qualifying into our Corporate Team in September 2025.

Jess works across the firm’s Kendal and Lancaster offices and advises clients on all aspects of corporate work including mergers and acquisitions, business sales and purchases, company restructures, private equity and business start-up advice.

Jess is a member of our Landed Estates and Rural Business sector, where she supports the team and clients with equestrian and rural business matters.

Outside of work you can find me…

Outside of her professional life, Jess is in the process of completing the Wainwrights, which involves walking the 214 peaks in the Lake District National Park, documented in Alfred Wainwright’s guidebooks.

Jess also enjoys spending time at the yard with her fell pony, Exby, who she has owned for over 10 years. After rehabilitating Exby from a serious leg injury throughout 2024/2025, she hopes that they may be able to complete in British Dressage events in the future.

I cannot recommend Harrison & Drury highly enough! Their guidance, professionalism & attention to detail throughout the sale of my business were outstanding.

They explained every step clearly, were always available to answer questions and made what could have been a very stressful process, feel smooth and well managed. I felt completely supported from start to finish…thank you Jack & Jess, I am incredibly grateful!

Nicole Eaves

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Works alongside

Andrew Clare

Partner Corporate
t: 01772 374820
m: 07345 575758

Arabella Fryzer

Paralegal Corporate
t: 01524 548813

Ben Foulds

Solicitor Corporate
t: 0161 521 3838
m: 07385 504924

Chloe Wishart

Associate Solicitor Corporate
t: 01772 395015
m: 07425254876

Georgina Mackereth

Apprentice Solicitor Corporate
t: 01539 312296

Hayley Goodwin

Partner Corporate
t: 01782 369009
m: 07435 939043

Jack Stephenson

Partner Corporate
t: 01524 544237
m: 07814 705849

Jennifer Murphy

Legal Director Corporate
t: 01615 157452
m: 07353 002112

Kerry Southworth

Senior Associate Solicitor Corporate
t: 01772 429396
m: 07551 433326

Mark Traynor

Partner Corporate
t: 0161 521 5855
m: 07970 632641

Moyen Ahmed

Consultant Solicitor Corporate
m: 07970 908715

Richard Life

Partner Corporate
t: 0161 513 5766
m: 07860 620782

Richard Williams-Bulkeley

Solicitor Corporate
t: 0161 250 6604
m: 07741 119528

Roshni Valibhai

Senior Associate Solicitor Corporate
t: 0161 250 5297
m: 07502 542028

Ruth Harbord

Legal Apprentice Corporate
t: 0161 528 3605

Sarah Brough

Associate Solicitor Corporate
t: 0161 768 6559
m: 07586 20536

Sean Williams

Business Consultant Corporate
m: 07502 532887

Sophie Holt-Rogers

Solicitor Corporate
t: 01772 258321

Wendy Catterall

Legal Director Corporate
t: 0161 521 3280
m: 07768 370064