Inspiring inclusion for International Women’s Day 2024
The theme of International Women’s Day this year is Inspiring Inclusion. For us, that means creating an environment that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. To mark IWD 2024, we invited four…
New recruits strengthen Harrison Drury’s employment and corporate teams in Manchester
Harrison Drury has made two further appointments as it continues to grow its team in Manchester. The firm has recruited senior employment law specialist Emma Butterworth as a partner while…
New heads for Harrison Drury’s commercial property team
Harrison Drury has announced that Hannah Hughes and Nicola Beneduce will be the new joint heads of its commercial property team. Hannah and Nicola, who are both partners, will oversee…
Harrison Drury helps Manchester pharmacy reopen after shock closure
The property litigation team at Harrison Drury has helped a Manchester pharmacy reopen its doors by gaining an emergency injunction following a shock closure. The owners of McKeevers Chemists in…
Evicting unknown trespassers – What the latest Supreme Court ruling means for landlords
Colin Fenny and Luke Holden from our property litigation team analyse and comment on what recent Supreme Court ruling means for landlords and local authorities seeking injunctions against persons unknown.…
New controls on holiday lets – what’s changed?
The Government announced on 19 February 2024 that new controls will be introduced on holiday lets in England from the summer, to help people afford to live within their local…
Pre-nuptial agreements: Do you need one?
While the idea of signing a pre-nuptial agreement may seem unromantic or pessimistic, this is far from the truth, they are a sensible way of starting a marriage with a…
What are property searches and why should they be carried out?
There is a lot to consider when you are looking to purchase or lease a property, especially around searches. Jess Woodman, paralegal in our commercial property team, looks at the…
What should happen to an employee’s shares when they exit a business?
A recent court decision highlights the importance of compulsory share transfer provisions in the context of outgoing employee shareholders. Charles Mather from our corporate team considers the case and its…
Former regional banking head joins Harrison Drury
Harrison Drury has appointed a former regional banking head to help support its plans for growth. Sean Williams will act as a consultant and advisor to the firm, supporting the…
