The ‘well-rounded’ practice at Harrison Drury & Co has experience across the full gamut of commercial property matters, including the acquisition and disposal of estates and landlord and tenant matters. Clitheroe’s Simon England has expertise in property litigation and construction matters, in addition to handling financing and property transactions, while Kendal’s Naomi Fell handles land development projects relating to large estates and agricultural areas. Fell is considered a ’high-performing individual’ alongside Kendal-based Lucy Benton. Also in Kendal, Amanda Marwood‘s specialisms include acquisitions, sales and secured lending matters. Lara Watts in Clitheroe also comes recommended and was promoted to partner in October 2024. Leading the team is Hannah Hughes, who has experience acting for clients in both the commercial and the agricultural sectors, as well as Nicola Beneduce who has expertise assisting with the breadth of commercial property matters including portfolio management.
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Testimonials
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‘Lucy Benton does exactly what she says she is going to do, keeps you informed, delivers on time. Excellent service all-round.’
‘A well-rounded team headed by Hannah. Principle strengths are communication and getting deals done.'
‘I have had several dealings with Nicola Beneduce on property-related transactions. She has been proactive in making recommendations to mitigate risks to the bank, approaching transactions in a practical and very commercial way.’
‘Naomi Fell and Lucy Benton are high-performing individuals that have contributed to the success and seamless transactions we've experienced with the team.’
‘The firm covers a wide range of legal aspects and have highly-experienced staff. Very approachable, easy to deal with and take time to explain matters in full.’
‘Personable, efficient, professional, experienced, modest and committed to delivering good outcomes for all parties. Team members exuding these characteristics are Amanda Marwood and Naomi Fell.’
Key clients
- PJM Investments
- MM Acquisitions
- Mullet Conversion Limited
- Downham Estate
- Kendal College
- Four Oaks Property Investments Ltd
- FDC Holdings Ltd
- Spartan Property Investment Ltd
- Building for Humanity
- Black Velvet Investments
- Eric Wright Group Ltd
- Applethwaite
Work highlights
Advised on the property aspects of a private equity deal that was being led by the Harrison Drury corporate team for Millercare Limited/Millercare Holdings Limited valued at £4m.
Advised longstanding client and founder of Trax Motorsport Ltd in relation to the sale of its long lease of Phoenix Park, Preston Docks to Phoenix Park North West Ltd for c£4.5m.
Acted in the purchase of a freehold for £1.575m for Spartan Property Investment Limited, with the premises to be let to high-profile tenant Waterstones.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Hannah Hughes
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Lucy Benton
Lara Watts
Practice head
Hannah Hughes; Nicola Beneduce
Other key lawyers
Lucy Benton; Naomi Fell; Amanda Marwood; Simon England; Lara Watts; Amanda Marwood; Clare Davey; Rhian Sale