Jessica Woodman

Solicitor

Corporate

t: 01524 548881 m: 07345 703 139 e: [email protected]

Jess joined Harrison Drury in June 2021 following the completion of her undergraduate LLB Law degree at the University of Law, where she achieved a first-class honours. She worked as a Paralegal in the firms Commercial Property Team, whilst studying the Legal Practice Course at the University of Law, where she achieved a commendation. Jess later completed her training with Harrison Drury, qualifying into our Corporate Team in September 2025.

Jess works across the firm’s Kendal and Lancaster offices and advises clients on all aspects of corporate work including mergers and acquisitions, business sales and purchases, company restructures, private equity and business start-up advice.

Jess is a member of our Landed Estates and Rural Business sector, where she supports the team and clients with equestrian and rural business matters.

Outside of work you can find me…

Outside of her professional life, Jess is in the process of completing the Wainwrights, which involves walking the 214 peaks in the Lake District National Park, documented in Alfred Wainwright’s guidebooks.

Jess also enjoys spending time at the yard with her fell pony, Exby, who she has owned for over 10 years. After rehabilitating Exby from a serious leg injury throughout 2024/2025, she hopes that they may be able to complete in British Dressage events in the future.

I cannot recommend Harrison & Drury highly enough! Their guidance, professionalism & attention to detail throughout the sale of my business were outstanding.

They explained every step clearly, were always available to answer questions and made what could have been a very stressful process, feel smooth and well managed. I felt completely supported from start to finish…thank you Jack & Jess, I am incredibly grateful!

Nicole Eaves

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Works alongside

Andrew Clare

Partner Corporate

t: 01772 374820

m: 07345 575758

Jessica Woodman

Solicitor

Works alongside

Andrew Clare

Arabella Fryzer

Ben Foulds

Chloe Wishart

Ethan Jayne

Hayley Goodwin

Jack Stephenson

Jennifer Murphy

Kerry Southworth

Mark Traynor

Moyen Ahmed

Richard Life

Richard Williams-Bulkeley

Roshni Valibhai

Ruth Harbord

Sarah Brough

Sean Williams

Timothy Grover

Wendy Catterall

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