England - North West • Real estate
Harrison Drury & Co
The Preston-based practice at Harrison Drury & Co, formed of ‘capable, professional and experienced lawyers’ is headed up by ’high-quality lawyer’ Colin Fenny. It is experienced in acting for developers, commercial landlords and tenants, and landowners namely, on significant disputes and on the management of portfolios. The team advises its clients on matters including breaches of covenant, dilapidation and the range of rental issues, which is Alex Walmsley‘s area of specialism.
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Testimonials
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'The team has expertise and enough people to cover detailed and urgent matters. We have worked together on a large landlord and tenant case including an urgent injunction at the outset which was well-prepared by the firm and has so far been very successful.’
‘Alex Walmsley and Joseph Mitchell both have a good understanding of the law and an ability to consider matters both in terms of the merits and tactically.’
‘Capable, professional and experienced lawyers who are easy to communicate with from the outset of any case. Client relations are clearly paramount to the organisation.’
‘Zoe Taylor is always responsive. It is totally refreshing not to have to chase and worry to elicit a response from the person looking after my interests. Colin Fenny is equally as approachable and engages directly as required.’
‘A very capable and down to earth team with excellent links to regional clients.’
‘Colin Fenny is a high-quality lawyer with good legal knowledge who is also excellent tactically.'
‘Harrison Drury in my opinion, is very much a 'people centric' business. Their team is very approachable, friendly and knowledgeable which engenders excellent collaborative and effective team working.’
‘I receive pragmatic and sound commercial advice presented in a friendly, plain-speaking manner from Harrison Drury's individuals, namely Simon England.'
Key clients
- Cumbria Zoo
Work highlights
- Advising Cumbria Zoo Company Ltd on an unlawful forfeiture and relief from forfeiture claim.
- Advising a significant landowner in relation to a mines and minerals lease.
- Advising private clients on a Council application for committal to prison for breach of an injunction order regarding a planning enforcement notice.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Colin Fenny