FIFA strengthens employment protection for football coaches and female players
Harrison Drury’s sports sector team, consider the FIFA Council’s recent decision to approve landmark reforms to better protect football coaches and female players. Due to increased development and participation in…
Popular village pub in Barley saved from closure by locals
An historic Lancashire pub threatened with closure has been purchased and saved by a local consortium. Barley Mow, located in Barley, near Pendle Hill, closed in June 2020 after previous…
How to support an employee with cancer
Our employment team, shares some tips for employers on how to support staff members who receive a cancer diagnosis. It’s rather telling that one of the most common questions we…
Harrison Drury advises Broughton Lubricants on sale to leading UK firm
Harrison Drury's corporate team has advised Broughton Lubricants, a longstanding distributor of industrial and automotive lubricants, on its sale to a leading UK firm. Broughton Lubricants, based at Walton Summit,…
Jonie joins Harrison Drury’s commercial property team
Harrison Drury has further strengthened its commercial property team with the appointment of Jonie Little. Jonie, who joins as an associate solicitor in our Lancaster office, has specific expertise in…
Farmers and growers: The benefits and pitfalls of supply contracts
Helen Griffin, a senior associate solicitor at Harrison Drury, explains the role of supply contracts in farming and agriculture business and highlights the importance of understanding the terms of any…
James wins rights to an audience with the high court
James Robbins, solicitor and insolvency specialist at Harrison Drury, has been awarded the rights to represent clients in senior civil courts in England and Wales. James achieved the ‘Higher Rights…
Furloughing working parents during school closure
Harrison Drury’s employment team, outline how furloughing may be an option for employers wanting to support employees that are home-schooling during the current national lockdown. On Monday 4 January 2021,…
Harrison Drury advises Walker Fire on latest acquisition
Fast-growing fire safety specialist Walker Fire has expanded into the south west of England with the acquisition of Cornwall-based Fire Crest Fire Protection Ltd. Preston-headquartered Walker Fire, part of the…
Business Interruption Insurance – What does the Supreme Court ruling mean for my business?
Following the Supreme Court ruling on Business Interruption insurance, Jody Thomasson from our litigation team looks at what the judgment means for businesses. Businesses across the country have been grappling…
