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International Business Lawyers

Through our carefully selected network of international legal partners, we help clients navigate cross-border opportunities, transactions and disputes with confidence. Our relationships are built around shared values, high service standards and a collaborative approach to delivering practical legal advice.

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We pride ourselves on giving pro-active advice and offer a range of charging structures to suit your requirements, which include traditional hourly rate-based advice to a legal helpdesk service for a fixed monthly fee which covers the full spread of services available.

Working with Harrison Drury, you’ll benefit from:

  • Access to trusted legal experts in key jurisdictions worldwide.
  •  Local insight combined with sector-specific expertise.
  •  Seamless collaboration across borders.

Whether you’re expanding into new markets, managing international operations, or dealing with cross-border legal challenges, we provide straightforward access to the expertise you need. Our international network enables us to support businesses wherever opportunities arise, helping you achieve your goals with confidence across jurisdictions.

Our Japan Desk is headed by corporate partner, Andrew Clare, who spent 10 years living and working in Japan. We have a relationship with Japanese law firm Miura & Partners who are able to provide legal support for UK companies investing in Japan. We also have a trusted relationship with law firm 52 Gates Legal who are able to provide legal and liaison services for UK companies looking to do business in India and the wider Middle East.

Japan

Our Japan Desk includes lawyers who are fluent in the Japanese language and who possess an intimate working knowledge of Japan and Japanese business culture. We are able to effectively explain in the Japanese language to Japanese investors into the UK the differences, opportunities and risks involved in establishing a business in the UK.

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India

Whether you are an established business in the UK or a successful Indian company planning to invest in the UK, our India Desk can provide you with pragmatic advice regarding local commercial customs and legal requirements.

Meet our International Business team

Andrew Clare

Partner Corporate
t: 01772 374820
m: 07345 575758

Jennifer Murphy

Legal Director Corporate
t: 0161 515 7452
m: 07353 002112

Richard Life

Partner Corporate
t: 0161 513 5766
m: 07860 620782

Victoria Bromiley

Legal Director Corporate
t: 01772 374775
m: 07767 104698
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

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

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

Chambers and Partners