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Tom Connell

Apprentice Solicitor

Land & Property Dispute Resolution

Tom joined Harrison Drury in 2021 and has since moved to his final trainee seat, Property Dispute Resolution in March 2025.

Having successfully completed his Level 3 CILEX Paralegal Apprenticeship, Tom is now studying his Solicitor Apprenticeship at BPP Law School in Manchester.

For over a year, Tom served as Sponsorship Director for the Lancashire Junior Professionals networking group, helping foster connections among young professionals in the region.

Before joining Harrison Drury, Tom completed his A Levels at Cardinal Newman College, studying Law, English Literature and Language, and Ethics, Philosophy, and Religion.

Tom has also completed an Extended Practice Qualification, looking at accessing justice in the English Legal System when subject to financial difficulty, mental health, and addiction.

Outside of work you can find me…

Tom enjoys walks with his dog and is a keen motorsport and car enthusiast. In his spare time, you can find him on the tennis court or golf course.

 

Harrison Drury is ranked by both Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500, two leading independent guides to the UK’s top legal firms and solicitors.

These guides highlight the solicitors who are providing the most cutting-edge and innovative advice to clients and we are ranked across our range of practice areas and people.

Works alongside

Aamir Dahya

Residential Conveyancer Residential Conveyancing
t: 0161 564 6451

Amy Leslie

Associate Solicitor Residential Conveyancing
t: 01524 954168
m: 07799 161490

Anthea Herd

Associate Solicitor Residential Conveyancing
t: 01200 401127
m: 07825 044950

Duncan Rawlinson

Partner Residential Conveyancing
t: 01995 676289
m: 07826 521913

Grace McGarvey

Apprentice Solicitor Residential Conveyancing
t: 01524 952722

Jackie Donnelly

Chartered Legal Executive Residential Conveyancing
t: 01524 544238
m: 07979 503214

Jade Driver

Associate Solicitor Residential Conveyancing
t: 01995 607954
m: 07436 203274

Janka Ballo

Associate Solicitor Residential Conveyancing
t: 01253 579530
m: 07551 435262

Kelly Becconsall

Solicitor Residential Conveyancing
t: 01772 984929
m: 07833 681959

Kimberly Holgate

Associate Solicitor Residential Conveyancing
t: 01200 377528
m: 07353 964980

Michael Sallis

Paralegal Residential Conveyancing
t: 01524 954015

Rebecca Hardee

Associate Solicitor Residential Conveyancing
t: 01253 579778
m: 07551 428918

Tracey McCambridge

Legal Director Residential Conveyancing
t: 01772 395186
m: 07833 223911

Victoria McCann

Associate Residential Property Lawyer Residential Conveyancing
t: 01200 401116
m: 07345 582555

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