Witnessing documents during the coronavirus pandemic
George Wilson, associate solicitor in Harrison Drury’s commercial property team, reinforces the importance of following the correct guidance for witnessing documents and how to still meet legal requirements during the…
Coronavirus and its impact on the construction sector
Alex Walmsley, solicitor in Harrison Drury’s property and construction litigation team offers guidance for contractors and sub-contractors during a period of uncertainty for the construction sector. Last updated March 25,…
Coronavirus – Do my obligations under a commercial lease still stand?
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…
Attractive future for Clitheroe beautician’s business
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…
What is the difference between a positive covenant and a fencing easement?
Jody Proudman of Harrison Drury’s property litigation team, outlines the distinction between a positive covenant and an easement, and the subsequent obligations to boundary management for land owners. Accurate analysis…
Can I protect the access to sunlight to my solar panels?
Following a recent case, Jody Proudman of Harrison Drury’s property litigation team, discusses the implications for planning applications that affect natural light reaching existing solar panels. Solar panels have in…
Catherine joins Harrison Drury’s property team
Harrison Drury has appointed experienced commercial property solicitor Catherine Worthington. Catherine will work across our Lancaster and Kendal offices and will advise clients on a wide range of property law…
Steam train line’s future secured in land deal
A popular community light railway in Lancashire will continue to operate after purchasing land along its route which had been earmarked for development. The West Lancashire Light Railway, based in…
Homes plan helps Whalley school look to future
Whalley-based Oakhill School is to invest in a new state-of-the-art facility after securing an agreement to make some of its unused land available for a small housing development. The development…
Land deal nets bright future for Worsthorne Recreation Ground
The future of a popular green space in a Burnley village has been secured for the local community for another quarter of a century after a new long-term lease was…
