Operating across myriad sectors and industries, including manufacturing, hospitality, retail, and not-for-profit, the team at Harrison Drury & Co handles shareholder agreements, M&A and corporate governance matters. Praised for its ‘tireless work ethic’, the team is often instructed by SMEs and owner-managed businesses on a range of corporate and commercial matters. Jack Stephenson is noted for his specific expertise in advising retailers, manufacturers and petrochemical companies.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The practice is unique in the sheer dedication applied by the individuals on the ground. Tireless work ethic and always aiming to work cooperatively and find solutions to issues.’

  • ‘Jack Stephenson has been great over the last 10 years since I have worked with him. His success has been due to a tireless work ethic and always being at the end of the phone to assist on any query that I have had in a timely, personable and professional manner.'

  • ‘I think the personal touch is exemplary. Whilst the firm hold high professional standards across the board in all sectors, it is underpinned by a genuine passion for the industry and proactive communication to both clients and agents.’

  • 'The team's experience and track record is excellent, accessible and cost-effective.'

  • ‘They have sector knowledge and a client-centred approach. Extremely approachable and personable.'

  • ‘The team can compete on capability and legal prowess with the best in the business, certainly unrivalled in the local area.'

  • ‘Jack Stephenson is always available to assist no matter what the problem, complex or simple. He cares about his clients problems and always gives good, clear advice. Price transparency is always excellent.’

  • ‘We work very closely with Kerry Southworth who has handled our account for a number of years. She has always answered our queries promptly and more importantly, for a business of our magnitude, there are always legal issues that need a quick answer.'

Key clients

  • Walker Fire UK Limited
  • Maven Capital Partners
  • Toots Day Nursery Holdings Ltd
  • Thrive Childcare and Education Group
  • Ron Ramsdens Limited and D.B. Ramsden & Company Limited
  • UK Health Solutions Holdings Ltd
  • JHL Care Ltd
  • Kidzone Nursery Ltd
  • Praetura Ventures Ltd
  • JLES Group Ltd
  • Crown Flooring Limited
  • Veg Capital Limited
  • VFC Foods
  • Rising Tide AI Ltd
  • Dare Recruit Limited
  • Toots Day Nursery Investments Ltd
  • Toots Day Nursery Group

Work highlights

  • Acted for buyer, UK Health Solutions Holdings Limited, on its equity raise and subsequent investment into A to E Training & Solutions Limited.
  • Acted for shareholder of Brec (Holdings) Limited in respect of their multi-million pound, cross jurisdictional sale to Richemon Group International.
  • Acted for Toots Day Nursery Investments Limited in connection with the preferred equity investment of Westbrooke Capital.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jack Stephenson

Other key lawyers

Kerry Southworth, Timothy Grover