What effect could landmark gender case have on the future of sport?
Charlotte Hurst, of the Harrison Drury sports sector team and family law department, considers the gender ambiguities in sport raised by the recent case of South-African runner, Caster Semenya. In…
Senior promotion for Harrison Drury’s regulatory specialist
Harrison Drury has promoted senior associate David Edwards to the role of director. David, who joined the firm in 2012, is an experienced solicitor in regulatory law and also heads…
The ICO v Marriott International: The importance of due diligence in mergers
David Edwards, head of the Harrison Drury regulatory team discusses the key due diligence steps required under the GDPR framework, highlighted by the recent ICO investigation of Marriott International and…
Harrison Drury becomes AFC Fylde’s latest signing
North West law firm Harrison Drury has been named AFC Fylde’s official legal partner for the 2019-20 season. The agreement marks the latest chapter in the firm’s growing relationship with…
Business Property Relief and inheritance tax planning for business owners
Victoria Cross, associate solicitor in Harrison Drury’s private client team, looks at how Business Property Relief could assist business owners when planning for the future. If you have shares in…
Non-disclosure agreements – Are they being used correctly?
Emily Leeming, of Harrison Drury’s Employment team, shares her thoughts about non-disclosure agreements in the face of recent criticism surrounding their use. Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) have been the subject of…
British Airways data breach fine – What you need to know
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is set to impose a record financial penalty, of £183m, against British Airways (BA) for last year’s breach to its security systems. David Edwards, head…
Parental responsibility when travelling abroad
Charlotte Hurst, a trainee solicitor in Harrison Drury’s divorce and family law team, offers guidance for parents travelling abroad with children this summer. Travelling with children when you’re divorced or…
Harrison Drury named Legal Firm of the Year
Harrison Drury has been named Legal Firm of the Year at the Lancashire Business Awards 2019. Organised by business networking and lobbying group Downtown in Business, the 11th annual Lancashire…
How giving to charity can help your tax position
Jan Wright, director in our private client team, looks at how your charitable giving may reduce your inheritance tax bill. There are lots of advantages to giving to charity –…
