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Corporate Solicitors

Harrison Drury give clients access to market leading corporate solicitors able to advise across the full breadth of corporate work including mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital,  management buy-outs, joint ventures, company formations and reorganisations and shareholder work.

Our Corporate team hold a wealth of experience and expertise and have advised on some of the most significant deals in the North and further afield.  They forge close working relationships with clients, building a deep understanding of client objectives driving transactions, to enable successful completion of  transactions to be delivered as efficiently as possible.

The team includes some of the North’s most respected and leading M&A advisors, many of whom have spent their earlier careers with large city and international firms and have consistently been ranked by leading independent legal directory, Legal 500.  Our clients and referrers value the ability to work with a dedicated team, capable of developing close working relationships but with the highest levels of legal expertise and sufficient strength in depth to handle the most complex of transactions.

Whether a business looking for investment, shareholders planning for an exit or a business looking to expand, the Harrison Drury corporate team can work with you to achieve your goals. We provide clear, straightforward and practical legal advice with commerciality at its heart, allowing our clients to focus on running a successful business knowing their legal matters are in safe hands.

We pride ourselves on our culture. We are a friendly, approachable, pro-active and professional team with a  desire to help our clients as much as we can. We provide a high quality and personalised service to clients across the UK.

Corporate matters are complex and we take pride in delivering timely results by working collaboratively with all stakeholders, including banks, accountants, financial advisers, other lawyers and business brokers. We find ways to make things as easy as possible for our clients and take an active role in project management. Timely delivery is key.

Our core corporate services include:
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Private Equity and Venture Capital
  • Employee Ownership Trusts and Employee Incentive Schemes
  • Group Reorganisations
  • Joint Ventures
  • Corporate Governance

Meet our Corporate team

Andrew Clare

Partner Corporate
t: 01772 374820
m: 07345 575758

Arabella Fryzer

Paralegal Corporate
t: 01524 548813

Ben Foulds

Solicitor Corporate
t: 0161 521 3838
m: 07385 504924

Chloe Wishart

Associate Solicitor Corporate
t: 01772 395015
m: 07425254876

Georgina Mackereth

Apprentice Solicitor Corporate
t: 01539 312296

Hayley Goodwin

Partner Corporate
t: 01782 369009
m: 07435 939043

Jack Stephenson

Partner Corporate
t: 01524 544237
m: 07814 705849

Jennifer Murphy

Legal Director Corporate
t: 01615 157452
m: 07353 002112

Jessica Woodman

Solicitor Corporate
t: 01524 548881
m: 07345 703 139

Kerry Southworth

Senior Associate Solicitor Corporate
t: 01772 429396
m: 07551 433326

Mark Traynor

Partner Corporate
t: 0161 521 5855
m: 07970 632641

Moyen Ahmed

Consultant Solicitor Corporate
m: 07970 908715

Richard Life

Partner Corporate
t: 0161 513 5766
m: 07860 620782

Richard Williams-Bulkeley

Solicitor Corporate
t: 0161 250 6604
m: 07741 119528

Roshni Valibhai

Senior Associate Solicitor Corporate
t: 0161 250 5297
m: 07502 542028

Ruth Harbord

Legal Apprentice Corporate
t: 0161 528 3605

Sarah Brough

Associate Solicitor Corporate
t: 0161 768 6559
m: 07586 20536

Sean Williams

Business Consultant Corporate
m: 07502 532887

Sophie Holt-Rogers

Solicitor Corporate
t: 01772 258321

Wendy Catterall

Legal Director Corporate
t: 0161 521 3280
m: 07768 370064
Harrison Drury offers experienced, partner led-advice. They have significant experience in a wide range of VC and private equity deals and situations.

Chambers and Partners

They are a sizeable corporate firm who can also provide the personal touch.

Chambers and Partners

What really sets them apart is their practical, business-minded approach. They don’t just give legal advice; they take the time to understand your goals and tailor their guidance accordingly.

Chambers and Partners

Mark is very helpful, knowledgeable and looks after clients.

Chambers and Partners

Mark stands out for his calm, clear-headed approach and deep knowledge of the law. What really sets him apart is his ability to break down complex issues and offer business-focused solutions.

Chambers and Partners

Mark is outstanding, very personable, highly commercial, experienced and trusted, an excellent problem-solver under pressure. He provides outstanding client service.

Chambers and Partners

Rick is exceptional, highly experienced in advising on investments into SMEs, solutions-focused, detailed, highly commercial and user-friendly. He offers an exceptional all-round service.

Chambers and Partners

He’s very good and one of the best in the field in which I work.

Chambers and Partners

Rick is a fantastic corporate lawyer who delivers clear, honest and straight-talking advice to clients from a range of industries. He and his colleagues are making waves in the market.

Chambers and Partners

Their hard work and expertise were amazing!

We would like to extend our thanks to the team at Harrison Dury, particularly Sarah & Rick, who provided excellent advice in navigating us through the acquisition. Their hard work and expertise were integral to the successful completion of the transaction.

The Knoll Care Partnership

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