What to expect from manufacturing in 2016
After a turbulent 2015 for the manufacturing sector, Nick Booth looks ahead at what manufacturers can expect in 2016. In general, the figures do not look overly positive, with the…
2015: The best year for British wind energy
Official statistics just released by National Grid show that 2015 was the most productive year for wind energy generation. Both the UK’s onshore and offshore wind farms supplied their highest…
Harrison Drury named among best UK employers
Lancashire and Cumbria law firm Harrison Drury has secured a place on the prestigious Top 100 Best Small Companies to Work For list. The firm has been awarded a Three…
Will the pension reforms affect my divorce settlement?
Earmarking orders were once an approach taken by divorcing couples to share their pension pots. Designed to ensure a fair settlement if one party had accumulated a larger pension than…
Retailers need to keep new CRA front of mind this Christmas
With retailers seeking to maximise sales during the Christmas and New Year period, Helen Griffin, solicitor at Harrison Drury, answers some of the most frequently asked questions to ensure retailers…
Free legal advice for businesses affected by floods
Has your business been affected in any way by the floods caused in Lancashire and Cumbria by Storm Desmond? Harrison Drury's Lancaster office will be opening its doors to offer…
Harrison Drury instrumental in Rod Stewart UK tour deal
Preston-based commercial law firm Harrison Drury has been chosen to provide legal support for music legend Rod Stewart’s recently announced 2016 UK Hits Stadium Tour. The firm has advised award-winning…
Should financial remedy proceedings remain private?
Members of the press have been able to attend private family law proceedings since 2009 to act as a watchdog for the public and gain insight into how the family…
Simon Price to lead client and people development at Harrison Drury
Harrison Drury has appointed experienced lawyer Simon Price to head up its people and client development functions as it seeks further growth in Lancashire and Cumbria. Simon, whose experience includes…
Legal support for the Pop-up Shop revolution
Thanks to a programme of government support, ‘pop-up’ shops are being lauded as the saviour of the traditional British high street. But what does it take to be successful as…