Mergers & Acquisitions
Dispute resolution expert strengthens Harrison Drury’s litigation…
North West law firm Harrison Drury has further strengthened its dispute resolution team with the appointment of highly experienced litigator Martin Stafford. Martin, who has over 20 years legal experience…
Corporate team supports growth for acquisitive legal…
Harrison Drury’s corporate team has supported a growing legal services firm by advising it on three acquisitions in the space of six months. The firm advised solicitors David and Michael…
Terms and conditions: Why they are so…
When buying a new business, there are likely to be many matters occupying your to-do list. Robert Orkney, a solicitor from our corporate and commercial team, outlines why it is…
Harrison Drury advises BREC founder on sale…
A Lancashire-based company which has become one of the UK’s leading providers of conveyor belt services has been sold to a French company, in a deal supported by Harrison Drury.…
Harrison Drury supports buyout at Preston-based luxury…
A North West based retailer and installer of luxury and bespoke fireplaces has been acquired by a member of its management team, in a deal supported by Harrison Drury's corporate…
Selling a business through a management buyout
A management buyout (MBO) is one way to plan for succession of a business when the owners are seeking to step back. Solicitor Kerry Southworth from Harrison Drury’s corporate and…
Harrison Drury advises on buyout of luxury…
A North West company that hires out portable toilets and showers for events and shows has been acquired by a new owner with plans to diversify and grow the business.…
Harrison Drury advises on major caravan park…
Harrison Drury has advised on a major leisure sector deal that has seen a Lancashire holiday park, set in the grounds of an historic hall, sold to new owners. Our…
Harrison Drury advises Walker Fire on two…
Lancashire headquartered fire safety specialist Walker Fire has made two further acquisitions as part of its continued expansion in the fire detection and security sector. The Preston-based firm has bought…
Committed carers Cheryl and Kirk become new…
A respected Lytham care home which has been providing care for over 40 years has been taken over by new owners. Westholme Care Home, based in Victoria Road in the…
Harrison Drury advises on buyout of legal…
Our corporate and commercial team has advised on the management buyout of a North West-based publishing and marketing services company. The shares of Cheshire-based Solve Legal Ltd have been acquired…
Lancashire mobility specialist acquired by new owners
Harrison Drury's corporate team has advised on a deal that has seen a Lancashire-based provider of mobility equipment acquired from its founders. Husband and wife team Ian and Judith Gibson…
Harrison Drury advises Broughton Lubricants on sale…
Harrison Drury's corporate team has advised Broughton Lubricants, a longstanding distributor of industrial and automotive lubricants, on its sale to a leading UK firm. Broughton Lubricants, based at Walton Summit,…
Harrison Drury advises Walker Fire on latest…
Fast-growing fire safety specialist Walker Fire has expanded into the south west of England with the acquisition of Cornwall-based Fire Crest Fire Protection Ltd. Preston-headquartered Walker Fire, part of the…
Harrison Drury advises on petrol forecourts deal
The corporate team at Harrison Drury has advised on a major deal which has seen a family-owned petrol station business with six sites in Cumbria purchased by a large national…