Harrison Drury & Co‘s practice is well-regarded for its ’vast experience’ in all matters relating to property litigation. Preston-based practice head Colin Fenny is noted by clients as being ‘standout in terms of his sheer experience’. The team regularly handles significant disputes, predominantly for individual claimants. Kendal’s Joseph Mitchell is ’efficient and effective’. Also based in Kendal is Ros Monk, who joined the team from Mishcon de Reya LLP in January 2024.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘A strong property litigation team, able to deal with complex litigation effectively including when urgent application is needed. They have a good focus on the overall issues as well as the detail. ’

  • ‘Alex Walmsley and Joseph Mitchell are both very capable, have a good collaborative approach, and are both efficient and effective. They are pleasant to work with and keep on top of what needs doing.’

  • ‘Always friendly and provided the necessary advice.’

  • ‘The commercial real estate team are very knowledgeable and have vast experience. They actually know what they are talking about ’

  • ‘Colin Fenny is standout in terms of his sheer experience, approach, and knowledge on commercial real estate.’

  • ‘Colin Fenny is a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer who always takes a calm and pragmatic approach to any case.'

  • 'Colin's stand-out quality is his astute and commercially sound advice that he freely gives to any query put to him, specific case-related or otherwise.’

Key clients

  • Cumbria Zoo Company Ltd

Work highlights

  • Advising longstanding client Cumbria Zoo Company Limited in long-running and high-profile litigation with the landlord.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Colin Fenny

Other key lawyers

Alex Walmsley, Joseph Mitchell, Zoe Taylor, Simon England, Luke Holden, Ros Monk