Business Law

Kerry Southworth, solicitor in the corporate and commercial team at Harrison Drury, explains how the government’s recently announced Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme (CJRS) for self-employed people will work and what…

Sarah Astley, an associate in Harrison Drury’s employment and HR team, details some practical steps employers may look to take to address a changing workplace during the current coronavirus COVID-19…

James Robbins and Benjamin Hughes from our insolvency and debt recovery team look at how businesses can protect their finances during the COVID-19 pandemic and put measures in place to…

Harrison Drury’s Hayley Bamber and Abbie Seed look at how the Coronavirus Bill, recently proposed by the government, will help support landlords and tenants regarding lease payments and protect residential…

Our Employment dispute solicitors provide expert advice to employers, as well as current and former employees, in relation to all types of employment-related disputes, ranging from enforcement of restrictive covenants…

Our employment and HR team have a vast array of experience in assisting our clients on reorganisations and restructures within their businesses. Reorganisations and restructures can often be complex and…

Harrison Drury’s Chloe Harrison looks at how coronavirus may impact on lease agreements between landlords and tenants. Due to recent developments globally, in the UK some businesses have remained open…

John Chesworth, executive chairman of Harrison Drury, outlines the current plans announced by the government to support businesses and individuals during the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. Last updated March 19 The…

Sarah Astley, an associate solicitor in Harrison Drury’s employment and HR team, details some practical steps employers may look to take to address a changing workplace during the current coronavirus…

Kate Shawcross, associate solicitor in Harrison Drury’s employment law team, outlines the latest coronavirus guidance for employers and explores some of the HR and legal issues. Article last updated March…

Maria Roussari, paralegal in Harrison Drury’s commercial property team, discusses force majeure clauses in existing contractual agreements in the wake of the current coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. The ongoing coronavirus COVID-19…

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has annouced his first budget and, as expected, the coronavirus outbreak has taken centre stage. Kate Shawcross, employment solicitor at Harrison Drury, looks at the measures that…

A Clitheroe business owner plans to expand her beautician business after securing the lease on units at a local business park. Beauty Boutique has agreed a five-year lease on three…

Roger Spence, head of Harrison Drury’s employment and HR team, details some practical steps employers can take to manage potential staff sickness and absence linked to the coronavirus outbreak. With…

Jack Stephenson outlines why the ex-owner of Sheffield United Football Club was refused the chance to appeal against a club ownership dispute. Former owner of Sheffield United, Kevin McCabe, has…

Nick Booth, a director at Harrison Drury and dispute resolution specialist, comments on the recent ruling that addresses the continuing duties of directors after a company enters into administration or…

Alex Walmsley, solicitor in Harrison Drury’s property and construction litigation team, discusses how the outcome of a recent case may influence drafting in future construction contracts when dealing with the…