Leisure, Tourism & Hospitality Solicitors

At Harrison Drury, we have a team of solicitors across a range of legal disciplines who all have significant experience of supporting businesses in the leisure sector.

Whether you need help with your commercial contracts, sales and acquisitions, property, employment, regulation or disputes, our team can help you. With literally hundreds of years of experience of working with leisure businesses across the team, we know your challenges and opportunities and we speak your language. That means we are well placed to support you both proactively and reactively, tailoring our service and advice to meet your needs and ultimately achieving better results than advisors without the same specialism.

We combine the best of both worlds for our clients, with several of our lawyers considered leaders in their fields, providing the latest legal knowledge and insight with real experience of your sector.

The team has experience in dealing with:

Pubs and Pub Companies
Restaurants and Restaurant Chains
Nightclubs
Hotels and Hotel Groups
Sports clubs
Bars
Events businesses (such as festival organisers)
Tourist attractions
Caravan and camping parks
Breweries
SEV’s

In addition to first class technical lawyers who understand your business and the market it operates in, our advisors are passionate about the leisure sector – several of them are respected voices in the sector who are regular contributors to the media and who are advocates for businesses like yours. We are regular supporters of industry events and several members of the team are members of industry bodies.

Clients of the team range from newly-established micro-breweries to well-established hotel chains through to some of the largest pub companies in the UK as well as other household names.

The team are also proud members of the below associations.

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Harrison Drury provided exemplary legal support throughout the sale of our hotel!

Harrison Drury provided exemplary legal support throughout the sale of our hotel, guiding us with precision and professionalism from first draft to final signature of the Asset Purchase Agreement. Their thorough attention to detail, commercial acumen, and clear communication ensured that every aspect of the transaction was addressed with confidence and efficiency.

Their ability to anticipate potential challenges and resolve them swiftly instilled complete peace of mind, allowing the process to progress smoothly and without unnecessary delay. Harrison Drury’s expertise and unwavering commitment were instrumental in achieving a successful completion, and I would wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone seeking first-class legal representation in complex property transactions

Jonathan Butterworth, Lavender Hotels

We were very grateful for Jack’s expertise and excellent communication!

I recently worked alongside Jack Stephenson from Harrison Drury whilst he was acting for the purchaser in a hospitality acquisition we were managing for the vendors. We were very grateful for Jack’s expertise and excellent communications to help bring a complicated acquisition to fruition. Christe & Co have worked with Jack and his colleagues on a number of transactions recently and we very much appreciate the clear and regular communication, understanding and experience of the hospitality sector, local knowledge and the determination to reach the desired outcome in a timely manner.

Graham Wilkinson, Christie & Co

The Leisure Team at Harrison Drury are knowledgeable about the industry!

I have used the Leisure Team at Harrison Drury for several years and have found them to be truly knowledgeable about my industry. They understand how to tailor their advice to meet the needs of my business and are genuine advocates for the sector.

Joycelyn Neve, Seafood Pub Company

I have had the pleasure of working with Malcolm and his team on a couple of premises licences over the past few years.

I’m very happy with their work and their approach and I would highly recommend them.

Catherine was responsive, knowledgeable and professional!

A huge thank you to Catherine at Harrison Drury. She was responsive, knowledgeable and professional, with an attitude to overcome obstacles and ensure I was protected from any concerns within my commercial lease agreement

Steven Greenhalf, InnFayre Ltd

Samantha’s professionalism in pub licensing and property purchases has been nothing short of outstanding.

Her in-depth knowledge of pub licensing regulations ensured a smooth and efficient process, securing all necessary licenses for my business. Samantha’s clear communication and proactive updates kept me informed at every step, making the entire experience stress-free. Her professionalism, dedication, and client-focused approach make Samantha an invaluable asset to Harrison Drury.

John McDonald, AJP Pubs

I had a great experience working with Tim!

Tim and his team at Harrison-Drury helped me with a leisure real estate transaction. Tim is a very competent, thoughtful, and detail-oriented solicitor. Above all, Tim listened and understood my needs and worked to ensure that I was able to accomplish what I wanted in the deal in the best possible way. Overall, I had a great experience working with him.

Sri Raghavan , Biz Sciences

Malcolm Ireland provided us with invaluable guidance and support!

We recently worked with Harrison Drury, under the guidance of Malcolm, to consolidate three licences into one for easier operation of our different licensed areas. From the very start, Malcolm provided invaluable guidance during the early stages of the process, even before we formally instructed the firm. His thorough understanding of our sector and trading style was evident throughout, ensuring every aspect of the application was managed with care and precision. His strong working relationships with the relevant authorities were invaluable, making what could have been a complex process feel seamless. We are delighted with the outcome and would highly recommend Harrison Drury for their professionalism, expertise, and dedication.

Jon Russ, University of Central Lancashire Student’s Union

I would highly recommend Harrison Drury for all legal requirements.

Having used Harrison-Drury for several years, I would highly recommend them for all legal requirements. The professional services provided are of the highest standard, my recent Premise licence variation was seamlessly managed from application to completion with no drama or stress, it was a dream to have an expert who proficiently handled the entire process. Thank you Harrison Drury.

Tony Banks, Ruskin Hotel

Harrison Drury made the whole sales process effortless.

The advice received was put in simple layman terms and they coordinated with 4 other parties to get the deal over the line in no time at all.

I can totally recommend Catherine Worthington.

I can totally recommend Catherine Worthington of the leisure team she is efficient precise and gets the job done I will need to look no where else in the future to find a totally professional solicitor who I would use again.

We were advised to use Harrison Drury Solicitors in relation to Court proceedings that were brought against us. From day 1, they were absolutely brilliant, they sorted everything out, and kept us informed daily.

I think they went above and beyond – my wife was very worried about things, but whenever she spoke to David Edwards, he made her feel much calmer – the professionalism was second to none. If it was not for David and for his team, we would not have got the case result that we did, and which we are delighted with and relieved about. I would not hesitate to recommend David and Harrison Drury to anyone.