Seven promotions for Harrison Drury team

We’re pleased to announce we’ve promoted seven of our team members in recognition of their contribution to the firm’s vision and values.

Six of our solicitors have been promoted to the role of associate solicitor. They are Matthew Astley, Hayley Bamber, Laura Brereton, Rhian Hawkins, Rebecca Patience and George Wilson.

Meanwhile, Kate Walmsley has been promoted from the role of operations administrator to senior executive assistant.

John Chesworth, our executive chairman, comments: “We often talk about attracting people who fit with the culture of our business and who will contribute positively towards it by upholding our values.

“These promotions are in recognition of each member’s commitment to this culture. Among their many other achievements in the last 12-months, they have demonstrated that they live and breathe our vision and values.

“What’s also pleasing about these promotions is that Matthew, Laura, Rhian and Rebecca all joined us as trainee solicitors and have been able to build great careers with us.”

Matthew specialises in employment and regulatory law and commercial litigation. He has also developed a strong interest in sports law and is the founding head of the firm’s sports sector team.

Hayley joined us in 2018 and specialises in all aspects of property litigation. Laura is part of our home and family team, advising clients on wills, inheritance and trusts.

Rhian joined Harrison Drury in 2013 as paralegal and has worked her way up to play a key role as part of our commercial property team.

Rebecca qualified as a family solicitor in 2017 and advises clients on divorce proceedings, matrimonial finances and making arrangements for children following separation.

George joined the firm in 2019 and is based at our Lancaster office where he works as part of the commercial property team.

As part of the operations team, Kate gets involved in a wide range of business projects and operational matters. She also plays a leading role our community values team, coordinating and overseeing our CSR activity.