
News and Insights
We believe in sharing knowledge for the benefit of our clients to help you stay informed about the matters that affect you, your family and your business.
Our easy to understand, jargon free news and insights will enable you to stay up to date with a range of topics from legislative changes to news and case studies as well as practical guidance and advice that will help you to navigate your opportunities and challenges.

Understanding expert impartiality in legal cases
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Harrison Drury supports council in removing trespassers from two city parks
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Harrison Drury boosts insolvency law team with new appointments
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What Kwik-Fit Properties Ltd v Resham Ltd means for commercial lease renewals
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Leisure Sector Update: Practical implications of the UK Supreme Court ruling on the definition of ‘woman’ and ‘sex’
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Understanding health and safety prosecutions without accidents
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Harrison Drury continues to expand Manchester corporate team with latest appointment
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Harrison Drury helps secure future of global tech recruitment firm
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Harrison Drury makes 17 promotions in latest commitment to staff development
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Harrison Drury advises long-standing Preston based firm on leadership transition
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Harrison Drury advises on acquisition of iconic Belsfield Hotel
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Harrison Drury strengthens wills, trusts and probate offering in Manchester with key hire
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Leisure Sector Update: VE Day Celebration and Licensing hours extension from 11pm – 1am
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A High Court decision against granting interim injunctions in relation to rights of light
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Harrison Drury bolsters commercial property team in Manchester
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Commercial and IP solicitor joins Harrison Drury’s Manchester team
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Leisure Sector Update: May Bank Holidays and Temporary Event Notices
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Experienced probate specialist joins Harrison Drury’s wills, trusts and probate team
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Kelechi strengthens residential conveyancing team at Harrison Drury
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Leisure Sector Update: Easter and Temporary Event Notices
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Harrison Drury strengthens land and property dispute resolution team with latest appointment
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New regional heads appointed for Harrison Drury’s private client team
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Leisure Sector Update: Bank Holidays: 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025
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Harrison Drury advises shareholders of South East-based nursery group on sale to Kids Planet
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Adjudication in construction: Resolving disputes efficiently
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Leisure Sector Update: British Summertime: A reminder
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Collateral warranties in construction: Do you need one from a sub-sub-contractor?
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Harrison Drury advises Santé Group on acquisition of popular employee wellbeing app
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Unwrapping the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging suppliers and importers
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Leisure Sector Update: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
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Harrison Drury marks Manchester growth with move to larger office
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Brown v Ridley: the Supreme Court clarifies the ‘ten year’ rule of adverse possession
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Accelerate Action – Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025
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Harrison Drury strengthens corporate team in Manchester with senior associate appointment
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Misrepresentation and Section 25 notices
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Updates to Companies House rules on identity verification and authorised corporate service providers
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Harrison Drury partners complete management buyout
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Understanding new home warranties: What homeowners need to know before making a claim
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Harrison Drury adds to growing commercial property team
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Leisure Sector Update: Off sales easements
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Harrison Drury welcomes new partner to commercial dispute resolution team in Kendal
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The Court of apple rules on Thatchers v Aldi
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Leisure Sector Update: Changes to Age Verification for Alcohol Sales: The Introduction of Digital ID
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Recent HSE statistics on non-fatal injuries to workers
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Harrison Drury advises Palletower on buyout of Yorkshire racking business
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Harrison Drury announces charity partners for 2025
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Lucy Benton to head up Harrison Drury’s Kendal office
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When to consider the removal of an executor
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Harrison Drury appoints Heather Morris to grow insolvency team in Manchester
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Reporting obligations under RIDDOR
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Experienced associate solicitor joins Harrison Drury’s private client team
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All change to business tenancies?
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Experienced solicitor Kerry strengthens Harrison Drury’s commercial property team
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Harrison Drury advises on major metals deal
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Leisure Sector Update: Reclaiming the High Street: Government Launches Retail Auction Scheme
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Experienced commercial and intellectual property lawyer joins Harrison Drury as partner
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Harrison Drury helps Preston bar launch Christmas Market attraction
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A review of the recent changes bringing in high street rental auctions
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Harrison Drury teams advise on major care sector transaction
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Damage to commercial buildings from adverse weather – who’s responsible for repairs?
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Harrison Drury completes merger with Merseyside specialist family law practice
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Leisure Sector Update: The Christmas period and Temporary Event Notices
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Harrison Drury grows employment team in Manchester
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Autumn Budget 2024 in review – What farmers and landowners should be considering now
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Autumn Budget 2024 in review – What will be the impact on M&A activity?
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Harrison Drury becomes a strategic partner of Preston Partnership
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Harrison Drury retains place in Best Companies to Work For list
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Farm Safety: Fatal injury statistics and HSE inspections and prosecutions
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Leisure Sector Update: The Hidden Challenges of Regaining Possession of Closed Pubs
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Imminent new legal duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment
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Harrison Drury gains Chambers and Partners rankings
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Leisure Sector Update: A timely reminder in relation to some upcoming dates for the diary
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Alex, Ben and Charles qualify as solicitors
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Harrison Drury has more teams recognised by prestigious Legal 500
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Harrison Drury unveils new partner and associate solicitors in latest round of promotions
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Leisure Sector Update: Imminent new legal duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment
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Rahman v Hassan: Defining the donatio mortis causa
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Covid-19 support scheme abuse: The Insolvency Service and the appointment of a Covid corruption tsar
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Victoria adds experience to Harrison Drury’s contentious probate and trusts team
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Criminal offences relating to the new corporate compliance regime under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023
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Harrison Drury grows residential conveyancing team in Lancaster
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Harrison Drury looks to future with 2024 trainee and apprentice intake
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Harrison Drury advises on seven-figure haulage sector deal
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What is a specified default termination provision in construction law?
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Dynamic pricing – Are concert goers right to look back in anger?
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Harrison Drury advises Panoramic on growth investment in Millercare
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Leisure Sector Update: Pret a Manger’s Body Camera Trials – Employment and Data Protection Considerations
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Harrison Drury grows property litigation team in the North West
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Harrison Drury advises on acquisition of Lake District hotel
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Tree restocking notices – what landowners and developers needs to know
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Historic Lancashire trout farming firm expands to fourth site, with support from Harrison Drury
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Leisure Sector Update: A-Level Results Day: Reminder on Alcohol Sales and Underage Compliance
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Supreme Court ruling on collateral warranties and construction contracts
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Harrison Drury announces new appointment for construction law team in Manchester
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Supporting non-gender conforming children as a separated parent
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Leisure Sector Update: Summer Bank Holiday – what you need to know
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Understanding the role of the accountant when a company is insolvent
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Harrison Drury secures possession orders for two clients impacted by trespassers
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Dealing with child arrangements during the school holidays
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Leisure Sector Update: Employment law changes announced in the King’s Speech
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Déjà vu as the Renters’ Reform Bill comes round again in King’s Speech
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Employment law changes in the King’s Speech – How they will affect your business
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Key changes in the JCT 2024 Suite of Contracts
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Harrison Drury appoints barrister Paul Brook to enhance client offering
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James and Simon launch ‘green commute’ charity challenge in memory of much-loved colleague
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What employers need to know about The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act
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Leisure Sector Update: The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act: What Employers need to know
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Clarifying the slip rule in construction disputes
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Harrison Drury strengthens residential conveyancing team
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Who stores a copy of my will and where is it stored?
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Euro 2024 – Safely managing your licensed premises
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New partner bolsters Harrison Drury’s corporate offering in Manchester
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Senior appointment boosts Harrison Drury’s commercial property team
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How to recognise financial abuse in a relationship
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Leisure Sector Update: Update to Hours for Euro 2024
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New partners David and Jamie join our employment team
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Euro 2024 – A guide to the key employment law issues
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Leisure Sector Update: Hours for Euro 2024
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Can security for costs delay adjudication enforcement?
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Do I have to share my inheritance after a divorce?
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Leisure Sector Update: Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023.
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On Tower UK Ltd v BT – Understanding the termination of a code agreement
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Leisure Sector Update: May Bank Holidays and TEN notices
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Senior appointment strengthens Harrison Drury’s corporate team in Manchester
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Harrison Drury makes six promotions
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Leisure Sector Update: Holiday accrual and pay for irregular and part year workers – what you need to know.
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Harrison Drury expands residential property team with latest appointment
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Clare, Holly and Victoria appointed branch leaders of Harrison Drury offices
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Leisure Sector Update: Changes to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) – what you need to know
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April 2024 Employment Law changes – what businesses need to know
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What landlords and tenants need to consider when opposing lease renewals
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The benefits of nesting when co-parenting a child
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Inspiring inclusion for International Women’s Day 2024
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New recruits strengthen Harrison Drury’s employment and corporate teams in Manchester
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Leisure Sector Update: Timely reminders for upcoming dates that may require a Temporary Event Notice (TEN)
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New heads for Harrison Drury’s commercial property team
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Leisure Sector Update: Government consultation on terrorist attacks
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Harrison Drury helps Manchester pharmacy reopen after shock closure
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Evicting unknown trespassers – What the latest Supreme Court ruling means for landlords
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New controls on holiday lets – what’s changed?
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Pre-nuptial agreements: Do you need one?
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What are property searches and why should they be carried out?
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What should happen to an employee’s shares when they exit a business?
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Former regional banking head joins Harrison Drury
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Harrison Drury announces 2024 line up of charity partners
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National Apprenticeship Week Q&A: Kristian Torgersen
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National Apprenticeship Week Q&A: Georgina Mackereth
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Leisure Sector Update: Incorporating digital identities and technology in age verfication processes
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National Apprenticeship Week Q&A: Tom Connell
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National Apprenticeship Week Q&A: Taylor Eastham
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Pharmacy First Service – Guidance for your pharmacy business
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Harrison Drury advises Kendal College on acquisition of Westmorland Shopping Centre
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The effectiveness of disclaimers and accountants’ duties to third parties
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Two senior appointments for Harrison Drury’s Manchester office
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Leisure Sector Update: Valentines Day Licences
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Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act – Changes to Companies House in March 2024
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Latest appointments strengthen Harrison Drury’s property litigation team
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What the Post Office IT scandal can teach us about conducting workplace investigations
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Leisure Sector Update: Enforcement against licensed premises
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Harrison Drury opens Manchester office and makes senior hire as part of growth strategy
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Harrison Drury recruits former corporate banker to support growth strategy
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Can I find out about a partner’s potential history of domestic abuse? A guide to Clare’s Law
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Jake joins Harrison Drury’s commercial property team
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Harrison Drury recruits employment law specialist to join growing team
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Harrison Drury supports RSPCA to open new Lancashire shop
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The dangers of using unregulated will writers
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Making arrangements for children at Christmas
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New hospitality venue brings a unique experience to Longton
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To break or not to break – when will the Court grant a landlord break clause in a renewal lease?
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Taking the apprentice route – A Career Conversation with Rachael McDonagh
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You have been appointed an Executor. What happens now?
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Mark Traynor appointed to lead Harrison Drury’s NW corporate team
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Harrison Drury makes five promotions
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Record number of Harrison Drury lawyers recognised in prestigious Legal 500
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“Do something you love” – A Career Conversation with Hannah Pinder and Chloe Wishart
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Five adjustments employers can easily make to assist employees experiencing menopause
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Rachael becomes our first apprentice to qualify
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Employee side hustles – What you need to know as an employer
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Fixed Recoverable Costs and the New Intermediate Track
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Harrison Drury makes Top 100 ‘Best Companies’ list
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Family disputes – what are your rights when operating a family business?
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From trainee to partner – A Career Conversation with Jack Stephenson
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Experienced solicitor joins Harrison Drury’s growing private client team
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Harrison Drury recruits six trainees and apprentices
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Demand for specialist estate planning advice supports growth of private client team
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How we made it possible: Helping a client retrieve valuable confidential data taken by an employee
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New tenants secured for commercial properties near Preston
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Factory automation specialist targets growth with move to new premises
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Leisure sector team helps Ed and Laura secure lease for 18th century Ribble Valley pub
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Experienced solicitor joins Harrison Drury’s commercial property team
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Six life events that should prompt you to update your Will
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Dispute resolution expert strengthens Harrison Drury’s litigation team
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Overcoming school holiday conflict as a separated family
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Corporate team supports growth for acquisitive legal firm
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Series or instalments: What payment option is best suited for your financial settlement
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Navigating contact with your children on Father’s Day
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How employers can help their staff with loneliness at work?
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What is a grant of probate and when is it required?
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Estate planning specialist Donna joins Harrison Drury’s Lytham team
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Harrison Drury doubles size of Kendal office to support client growth plans
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Harrison Drury supports logistics firm’s £12m HQ purchase
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What happens during an Insolvency Service investigation and how it may affect the company’s directors
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The importance of supporting your employees’ mental wellbeing
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Renowned construction lawyer Katherine joins Harrison Drury as partner
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Harrison Drury grows Lytham team with Emma and James appointments
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Employee tips and service charges – Everything you need to know about the new law on allocating tips
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Government seeks feedback on plans for a new ‘use class’ for short-term lets
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Hospitality sector update: Preparing for the King’s coronation
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What information is a trader obliged to share with its customers?
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Carlo’s new venue offers Clitheroe a touch of Italy
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How to use employment policies to become more sustainable and improve staff retention
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Renewed calls for legal framework to protect cohabiting couples
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Sale of St Annes buildings supports town’s regeneration masterplan
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Terms and conditions: Why they are so vital for your new business
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EPC rating update: Landlords must comply with new requirements
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Jack becomes partner as Harrison Drury makes 10 promotions
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Employment tribunal statistics update and why good employee relations is important
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Updated government how to rent guidance: What landlords need to know
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Preston-based entrepreneur expands serviced office business with Leyland purchase
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How business valuations are dealt with during divorce proceedings
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Supporting Muslim employees during Ramadan
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The importance of agreeing terms and conditions in the delivery of goods
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Rural property lawyer Jane joins Harrison Drury
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International Women’s Day 2023 – Perspectives from four women in law
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Harrison Drury advises BREC founder on sale of conveyor belt specialist
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A new approach to employee relations
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Harrison Drury announces its charity partners for 2023
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Harrison Drury supports buyout at Preston-based luxury fireplace retailer
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New fire safety regulations – your responsibilities as a landlord or building manager
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Katy strengthens Harrison Drury’s employment law team
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Fish farm targets Yorkshire expansion after securing 15-year lease with Environment Agency
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How to support employees’ financial wellbeing during the cost-of-living crisis
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Rural specialist Wayne joins Harrison Drury
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Why do I need a will?
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Why I chose to take the apprenticeship route – an interview with Tom Connell
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Wills and inheritance specialist Rebecca joins Harrison Drury’s Lancaster team
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Administration and liquidation: The different outcomes for employees of two collapsed sports clubs
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The importance of a legally binding order to record your financial settlement on divorce
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Employment law update: What to look for in 2023
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Harrison Drury welcomes back commercial property specialist Rhian Sale
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What we learned as trainee solicitors – An interview with Zoe and Peter
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Harrison Drury’s High Court victory highlights issue of compliant witness statements
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New FD Alexander will support growth at Harrison Drury
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Preparing a notice to quit an agricultural holding tenancy: The importance in checking recipient details are correct
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Building Safety Act 2022: A summary of key provisions
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Work Christmas parties: Celebrating the festive season safely
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Harrison Drury opens Lytham office
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Common questions about divorce: How can I protect my interest in the matrimonial home?
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What alternatives are there to court in divorce?
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Harrison Drury grows residential property team with two new hires
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Can employers monitor employees? Proposed new guidance from ICO
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New food labelling requirements delayed: An update for food businesses in the UK
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Harrison Drury joins forces with local business partners to clean up the Morecambe coastline
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Covid-19 Bounce Back Loan scheme: the implications of fraud by misrepresentation and related offences
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Selling a business through a management buyout
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Harrison Drury welcomes three new trainee solicitors
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What should I expect in a remote Family Court hearing?
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Harrison Drury gains further recognition in prestigious Legal 500
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What is the holiday entitlement and pay for part-year workers?
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Harrison Drury advises on buyout of luxury portable loo firm
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Will we see an upswing in health and safety enforcement after the pandemic?
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Use of private email and messaging apps: the data protection implications for business.
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What happens in child arrangements proceedings?
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Harrison Drury renews support for Preston Grasshoppers with sponsorship deal
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Ending an Assured Shorthold Tenancy – the rules on Gas Safety Certificates
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Common questions on divorce: Will I lose my legal rights regarding the family home if I move out?
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An outline of the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022
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Terry bolsters Harrison Drury’s regulatory team
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I’m divorced, can I take my children on holiday abroad?
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Landmark judgment on collateral warranties used in new Court of Appeal case
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Commercial rent arrears – Do I have to pay rent if I closed during the pandemic?
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Clare joins commercial property team at Harrison Drury
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UK data protection regime reform: Data Protection and Digital Information Bill introduced to Parliament
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Can Long Covid be considered a disability?
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Harrison Drury adds sector specialist to commercial property team
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New EPC ratings: How green is your lease?
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What are the options for dealing with pensions in a divorce?
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Managing personal data collected and used during the pandemic: Stay compliant
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Staff health checks become latest employee wellbeing initiative for Harrison Drury
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The four-day working week: How it may affect the leisure and hospitality sectors
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Jessica joins Harrison Drury’s commercial litigation team
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Harrison Drury advises on major caravan park deal
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Harrison Drury strikes partnership deal with Swinton Lions RLFC
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Harrison Drury advises Walker Fire on two acquisitions
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Using sustainability to attract employees – top tips for contracts and business practices
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Harrison Drury makes five promotions
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No-fault divorce law – The key changes
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IR35 and off-payroll working rules in the private sector: One year on
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Offering work to Ukrainian refugees – What you need to consider
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The Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act
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Harrison Drury recognised for Wills and Probate expertise in national awards
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Harrison Drury announces its 2022 charity partners
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Entrepreneur opens Thai restaurant with ‘street market’ feel in Lancaster
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Accommodation for agricultural workers
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Harrison Drury adds to commercial property team in Clitheroe
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What is a Business Lasting Power of Attorney, and do I need one?
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Harrison Drury helps PJM Property Investments Group acquire three new sites
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Can I make arrangements with my ex-partner to spend time with my child?
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Committed carers Cheryl and Kirk become new owners of Lytham care home
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Entitlement to paid annual leave: The case of Smith v Pimlico Plumbers Limited
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What UK businesses need to consider before making international transfers of personal data
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COVID-19 vaccination status: How easy is it for employers to change rules regarding sick pay?
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Can a commercial landlord terminate a tenancy for occupation for its own use?
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Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022: Are my employees entitled to the extra bank holiday?
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Agricultural specialist joins Harrison Drury
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How to recover agricultural land from tenants to create woodland schemes
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An introduction to the Environment Act 2021 and important updates for land and property developers
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Retaining hospitality staff – A conversation with James’ Places
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What are the latest rules on face coverings and COVID passes? – December 2021
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What does the Supreme Court judgment in Lloyd v Google mean for your business?
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What is probate? A quick and easy guide for executors
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Looking after your hospitality staff in a post-pandemic era
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GDPR and data protection reforms – A look at what’s been proposed
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New laws and Code of Practice for commercial rent arrears – what does it mean for you?
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Will I receive a share of my spouse’s pension in our divorce settlement?
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Harrison Drury builds commercial property team with new appointment
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Budget 2021 – Government listening to hospitality sector but more support needed, says Malcolm
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Harrison Drury rises in Legal 500 rankings
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How to manage a permanent ‘hybrid’ working model in your business
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Harrison Drury welcomes new trainees and apprentices
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Blackpool holiday firm toasts latest expansion
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Carbon management for rural business – What are the new funding opportunities?
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Common questions on divorce: Who gets to keep the dog?
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Do employers have a duty to consider furlough to avoid redundancy?
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The new rules for Right to Work checks for EEA citizens after July 2021
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Lara joins Harrison Drury’s commercial property team
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Harrison Drury advises on over £100m of deals
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Guidance to protect employees and customers in the hospitality sector as lockdown ends
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Expansion plans heating up for North West restaurant chain after successful Blackburn launch
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Capital Gains Tax on financial transfers in divorce: A much-needed change to the rules?
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Children’s charity makes permanent home in Morecambe
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Lasting Powers of Attorney – The importance of making the right choice
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Three new faces at Harrison Drury
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Treatment of tips and gratuities to be considered in parliament
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What is spousal maintenance and when does it apply?
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Harrison Drury advises on buyout of legal publishing company
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Harrison Drury strengthens hospitality team with Malcolm Ireland appointment
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Delay to no-fault divorce law
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Court victory for Cumbria Safari Zoo operator allows attraction to remain open for business
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The benefits of a private financial dispute resolution appointment in divorce proceedings
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Supporting women at work during menopause
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Five green changes for businesses to prepare for in 2021
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Greetings card business celebrates launch of second shop in Lytham
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What happens to the family farm in a divorce?
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Fire and rehire – why employers should tread carefully
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Harrison Drury makes trio of appointments
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What to expect in divorce court: Financial remedy proceedings
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How do I make our financial settlement legally binding?
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Two Harrison Drury solicitors shortlisted for prestigious industry award
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Recent employment case law and the implications for employers
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How are pensions shared in a divorce?
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Five promotions at Harrison Drury
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Five key questions about divorce
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Preparing for the first consultation about your divorce
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Harrison Drury grows Lancaster presence with office move
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Budget 2021: What employers need to know
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Recording your employees’ vaccination status
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Tim strengthens corporate team at Harrison Drury
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Is it good commercial sense to make a business Lasting Power of Attorney?
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Applying off-payroll working rules (IR35) for private sector companies
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Victoria joins Harrison Drury’s private client team in Clitheroe
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Rural sector update: The risks arising from the use of pesticides on farmland
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Lancashire mobility specialist acquired by new owners
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Popular village pub in Barley saved from closure by locals
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How to support an employee with cancer
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Harrison Drury advises Broughton Lubricants on sale to leading UK firm
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Farmers and growers: The benefits and pitfalls of supply contracts
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James wins rights to an audience with the high court
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Furloughing working parents during school closure
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Harrison Drury advises Walker Fire on latest acquisition
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Businesses urged to review algorithm processes that may lead to bias or discrimination
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Harrison Drury looks to the future with launch of HD Academy
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Harrison Drury advises on petrol forecourts deal
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Businesses urged to review international data transfers to ensure adequate safeguarding measures
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Preparing your business for sale during COVID-19
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Heads of Terms for property transactions – How to get it right
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Should I gift my home to my children to mitigate Inheritance Tax?
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The implications for waste disposal companies that do not comply to regulatory responsibilities
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E-marketing to customers during lockdown – A recap on data and privacy rules
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Furlough extension – Everything you need to know
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The importance of monitoring client data transfers between EU and the US
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Harrison Drury looks to the future with new trio
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Job Support Scheme payments – Reducing the risk of fraudulent claims
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The Job Support Scheme: The government’s new scheme to further help retain employees
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ICO penalty against British Airways a stark reminder to protect client data
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COVID-19 update: Commercial landlords and tenants
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What is an employee’s right to privacy while working from home?
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Blackpool pet bakery celebrates steady rise in business after relocation
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Harrison Drury strengthens presence in Legal 500
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Ensuring employees self-isolate – your responsibilities as an employer
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Latest coronavirus rules for hospitality sector – protecting your premises licence
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Structuring a business sale following coronavirus
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Jenna’s acts of kindness boost charities and colleagues
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HMRC given further regulatory powers to investigate CRJS furlough fraud
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Nick Booth named new head of Harrison Drury’s corporate and commercial division
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The impact of energy efficiency regulations on the rural commercial property sector
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Holly joins Harrison Drury’s private client team in Lancaster
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What happens if a furloughed employee has EMI options?
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Mixed-use Stamp Duty Land Tax: When can you claim?
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Residential landlords update: Prepare now to reactivate possession proceedings
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Employee or self-employed? Why it is such an important decision for business owners
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Nicola and Hannah chosen to lead Harrison Drury offices
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Executors of wills breaching their duties – What can be done?
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Are written tenancy agreements really that important for rural properties?
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Changes to the UK insolvency regime
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Managing your team structure as CJRS ends
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An end to ‘blame’ in divorce set for Autumn 2021
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Factors to consider before selling part of your farmland
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How the new Job Retention Bonus will work
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How will the stamp duty holiday work?
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The chancellor’s summer statement: Getting the economy back on track
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Harrison Drury helps Joseph make the cut in Whalley
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Do I need a partnership agreement for my family farming business?
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Harrison Drury supports housing developer’s latest project
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Coronavirus and the regulatory burden of care home management
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Dairy Response Fund – Support launched for dairy farmers
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Rights and remedies for tenants and landlords following coronavirus
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What if there’s no written lease?
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Is it possible to own ‘wildlife’ when buying or selling agricultural land?
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New director Clare will lead our private client team
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Introducing ‘flexible furlough’ – further changes to Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
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Managing residential lettings on rural properties
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How will the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) operate after June 2020?
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Taking the right path on redundancy and restructuring
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Turnover Rent: A future consideration for commercial landlords and tenants
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Top tips for managing seasonal workers for businesses in the agricultural sector
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Plan early to avoid unnecessary redundancies, warns employment lawyer Roger Spence
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Preparing your employees’ return to work
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Construction sector update: Managing the reopening of sites
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Making Lasting Powers of Attorney to manage your affairs during lockdown
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What social distancing means for business: Manufacturing
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A guide to commercial contracts and force majeure clauses
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Rural sector update: Agricultural subsidies and preparing for an uncertain future
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Planning for the future – Getting restructuring and redundancy right
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Can early years providers access the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme?
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Preparing a will during the coronavirus lockdown
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Coronavirus: How to preserve commercial landlord and tenant relationships
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Making a claim
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Why you should have a will: Who will inherit and how much?
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Coronavirus Act 2020: Implications for landlords and tenants
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Furloughing workers – Do I need written agreement from staff?
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What social distancing means for business: Hospitality and retail
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The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Updated guidance for employers
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Warnings against fraudulent claims
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Furloughing staff – how is annual leave affected?
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Providing independent legal advice during the coronavirus crisis
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Harrison Drury advises Ellison Solicitors on strategic merger
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What social distancing means for business: Organising events
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Helping St Catherine’s Hospice in these difficult times
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Harrison Drury launches rapid response team for coronavirus loans
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Witnessing documents during the coronavirus pandemic
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Seven promotions for Harrison Drury team
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A practical guide to directors’ duties during the coronavirus pandemic
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Coronavirus: Support for the self-employed
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How can I retain my employees during the coronavirus outbreak?
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Coronavirus and its impact on the construction sector
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Managing childcare arrangements for separated couples during the coronavirus outbreak
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How businesses can protect their finances during the COVID-19 pandemic
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The Coronavirus Bill – what it means for landlords and tenants
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Coronavirus – Do my obligations under a commercial lease still stand?
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How can I retain my employees during the coronavirus outbreak?
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Coronavirus, working from home and staff absence – latest updates
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Can coronavirus be cited in force majeure claims?
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Harrison Drury named ‘Legal Business of the Year’ at Red Rose Awards 2020
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Budget 2020 and coronavirus – What employers need to know
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Harrison Drury announces chosen charities for 2020
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Attractive future for Clitheroe beautician’s business
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Coronavirus in the workplace – reducing risk to your staff and business
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Is an Islamic faith marriage protected under English law?
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Harrison Drury is ‘onboard’ with Lancaster City FC
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Football club dispute shows importance of shareholder agreements
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Do directors’ duties remain after a company enters into a formal insolvency process?
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Drafting construction contracts for modular projects – the importance of defining ‘sign off’
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What does a ‘conservation covenant’ mean for landowners?
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Preston firms prepare for ‘Battle of the Bands’
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Katie qualifies as our new accountant
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Sussex Royal saga has lessons for protecting the family business
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What is the difference between a positive covenant and a fencing easement?
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Government launches survey on sexual harassment in the workplace
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Can I protect the access to sunlight to my solar panels?
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What ‘promoting professionalism, reforming regulation’ means for healthcare professionals
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Catherine joins Harrison Drury’s property team
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Harrison Drury advises as Barton Grange hotel acquired
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100 Years of Women in Law: Rebecca Patience
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What happens if a valid will is found after the administration of an estate?
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Haulage firm chooses Leyland for new distribution centre
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Harrison Drury invests in future with new trainees and apprentices
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Charity race night is a runaway success
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Harrison Drury named Legal Firm of the Year
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Lorna scales heights to raise funds for North West Blood Bikes
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Say hello to our newest solicitor Kerry Southworth
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Congratulations to our new solicitor Alex Walmsley
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Clitheroe office raises £100 to support Shelter
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Legal costs of divorce – who pays?
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Harrison Drury welcomes new trainees
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Harrison Drury’s resident band rocks London’s iconic 100 Club
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New hairdressing salon makes the cut in Clitheroe
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Local businesses purchase defibrillator for Winckley Square
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Harrison Drury backs Preston Grasshoppers in shirt sponsorship deal
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Double award win for leading Lancashire law firm
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Lancaster law firm raises money for animal charity
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Harrison Drury team conquer Yorkshire Three Peaks
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What happened in the case of Owens v Owens?
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Harrison Drury advises Blink-Photo on CIC Creative acquisition
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Charity gig raises cash for Kendal Mountain Rescue
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Harrison Drury advises Preston Grasshoppers on land sale
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Young law leaders look ahead to bright future
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Harrison Drury clinches ‘Best Companies’ hat-trick
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Harrison Drury advises County Group on sale
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Five promotions at Harrison Drury
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Anvic Developments sells three offices to Seneca Property
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What are the new changes to child maintenance laws?
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Harrison Drury band rocks its way to London
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Property expert Wendy joins firm’s Clitheroe office
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Harrison Drury advises UAE firm on £6.5m Wrexham warehouse deal
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Tracey strengthens firm’s residential property team
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Legal expert Jan becomes Age UK South Lakeland trustee
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Harrison Drury merges with Ribble Valley firm
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Law firm’s growth leads to Preston expansion
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Harrison Drury helps sell 350-year-old inn
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Can my spouse refuse me a divorce?
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New head of family law for Harrison Drury
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Understanding Directors’ Personal Guarantees and Corporate Insolvency
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Harrison Drury wins ‘Legal Business of the Year’ award
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What can employers do about staff using mobile phones whilst driving?
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Harrison Drury keeps place among UK’s top employers
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Harrison Drury appoints new directors
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Will I be able to keep my inheritance if I get divorced?
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What happens when people die with no will or heirs?
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Harrison Drury advises on Preston Grasshoppers artificial pitch investment
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Band’s gig to raise cash for South Lakeland Carers
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Will my son’s girlfriend be entitled to half of the house if they separate?
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Harrison Drury uses the force for Lytham Festival
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New head for Harrison Drury’s conveyancing team
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Blackburn firm expands with new premises
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Harrison Drury hits Top 40 in ‘Best Companies’ list
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Go ahead for new industrial units in Clitheroe
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Harrison Drury named among best UK employers
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Harrison Drury advises on sixth County Group buyout
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Clitheroe event takes in Tour of Britain
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Contesting a will: What are my options if I’m left out of a will?
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Philippa nurtures expansion at Lancaster nursery
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Licensing lawyers help concert firm clinch date with Tom Jones
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More growth for Harrison Drury’s property team
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Lancaster solicitors expand with office switch
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Challenging and enforcing restrictive covenants
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The Cohabitation Rights Bill – what does it mean for unmarried couples?
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Harrison Drury supports expansion at FDC Holdings
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Hannah boosts property team at Harrison Drury
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Harrison Drury opens Ribble Valley office following merger
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Harrison Drury scoops top business award
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Harrison Drury moves to grow Kendal presence
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Harrison Drury invests in the future with trainees
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Amanda Marwood joins Harrison Drury property team
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Care comes naturally to new owner Melissa
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Cumbria duo targeting restaurant success
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Harrison Drury’s role in Lytham Proms success
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Law firm’s role in Rod Stewart tour success
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Leading lawyer Jan Wright joins Harrison Drury
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Harrison Drury clinches top business award
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Harrison Drury lands litigation duo
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Can my former spouse force the sale of our marital home?
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Harrison Drury helps Cuffe & Taylor expand into new premises
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Harrison Drury opens Lancaster office
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Harrison Drury is sailing with Rod Stewart tour
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Harrison Drury takes on England
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James Robbins gains insolvency qualification
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Clients benefit from Harrison Drury’s international alliance
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Harrison Drury helps Blackpool BID defend levy claim
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High Court victory for client in property dispute
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Harrison Drury opens Kendal office
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Harrison Drury clinches trio of accreditations
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Harrison Drury strengthens dispute resolution team
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Naomi Fell joins Harrison Drury’s commercial team
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Applying for relief from forfeiture
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What is a company reorganisation and what are the legal implications?
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Harrison Drury advises on purchase of iconic Old Fives
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Harrison Drury completes Preston office move
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Could ‘deferred consideration’ help you get that deal done?
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Harrison Drury backs bid to revive historic Winckley Square
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What is an injunction and who can use them?
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The five golden rules of management buyouts
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Harrison Drury shortlisted for Red Rose Awards
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£80,000 Property Dispute dismissed after Harrison Drury legal challenge
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Harrison Drury boosts litigation team
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Harrison Drury opens Garstang office
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HD wins top award
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Chancel Repair Liability?
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Squatters Rights?
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Get off my land!!
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5 things a tenant should know about commercial leases
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New managing partner appointed
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