Budget 2021 – Government listening to hospitality sector but more support needed, says Malcolm
Malcolm Ireland, the head of Harrison Drury's leisure and licensing team, has welcomed the support for the hospitality sector in the chancellor’s autumn budget announcement, though warns more measures will…
Harrison Drury rises in Legal 500 rankings
Harrison Drury has been named in an influential annual guide to the UK’s top legal firms and solicitors for the third year running. We have been placed in the prestigious…
How to manage a permanent ‘hybrid’ working model in your business
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, many employers across the UK now offer staff the flexibility to work from home. Harrison Drury’s employment law team, highlights what adjustments employers…
Harrison Drury welcomes new trainees and apprentices
Harrison Drury has welcomed four trainee solicitors and three legal apprentices as part of our latest investment in people. Natasha Coveney, Chloe Wishart, Hannah Pinder and Rachael McDonagh have been…
Blackpool holiday firm toasts latest expansion
A Blackpool-based provider of self-catering holiday accommodation is toasting the staycation boom after its latest expansion allowed it to create jobs and offer guests a new bespoke drinks service. Blackpool…
Carbon management for rural business – What are the new funding opportunities?
As part of Harrison Drury’s series of updates on new funding options available to rural businesses, we spoke with Simon Haley and Simon Travis of Carbon Metrics, a North West…
Common questions on divorce: Who gets to keep the dog?
Rebecca Patience, a solicitor in Harrison Drury’s divorce and family law team, explains how pet ownership is considered by the courts in England and Wales during divorce proceedings. Since the…
Do employers have a duty to consider furlough to avoid redundancy?
Harrison Drury’s employment law team, examines an employment tribunal case which confirms employers have a duty to consider the possibility of furlough to avoid redundancy. Over the past 18 months,…
The new rules for Right to Work checks for EEA citizens after July 2021
Harrison Drury’s employment law team, takes a look at the changes to rules on Right to Work checks and what action employers need to take. Many businesses depend on EU…
Lara joins Harrison Drury’s commercial property team
Harrison Drury has appointed senior associate Lara Watts to its commercial property team. With over ten years’ experience working across the region, Lara joins the firm from Napthens in Blackburn…
