Harrison Drury named ‘Legal Business of the Year’ at Red Rose Awards 2020
Harrison Drury has been crowned Legal Business of the Year at one of Lancashire’s leading business awards ceremonies. The firm triumphed at the Red Rose Awards 2020 held at Blackpool’s…
Budget 2020 and coronavirus – What employers need to know
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has annouced his first budget and, as expected, the coronavirus outbreak has taken centre stage. Kate Shawcross, employment solicitor at Harrison Drury, looks at the measures that…
Kate joins Harrison Drury’s employment team
Harrison Drury has appointed employment law specialist Kate Shawcross. Kate, who joins as associate solicitor, will be based at our Lancaster office and will advise clients across north Lancashire and…
Harrison Drury announces chosen charities for 2020
We’re proud to announce that Harrison Drury has nominated five charities across the region to support throughout the year. In 2019 team members walked, raced and baked to contribute to…
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…
Coronavirus in the workplace – reducing risk to your staff and business
Roger Spence, head of Harrison Drury’s employment and HR team, details some practical steps employers can take to manage potential staff sickness and absence linked to the coronavirus outbreak. With…
Is an Islamic faith marriage protected under English law?
Charlotte Hurst, a solicitor in Harrison Drury’s divorce and family law team, outlines the position for Islamic faith marriages following a recent ruling in the Court of Appeal. Islamic faith…
Harrison Drury is ‘onboard’ with Lancaster City FC
Harrison Drury's team at the Lancaster office has backed its local football club Lancaster City FC after striking a sponsorship deal. As part of the deal, Harrison Drury is sponsoring…
Football club dispute shows importance of shareholder agreements
Jack Stephenson outlines why the ex-owner of Sheffield United Football Club was refused the chance to appeal against a club ownership dispute. Former owner of Sheffield United, Kevin McCabe, has…
Do directors’ duties remain after a company enters into a formal insolvency process?
Nick Booth, a director at Harrison Drury and dispute resolution specialist, comments on the recent ruling that addresses the continuing duties of directors after a company enters into administration or…
