The team at Harrison Drury & Co handles a growing volume of construction work in the North West. Dispute resolution and contractual matters are key areas of instruction for the group, which is under the leadership of Katherine Sibley. Sibley is well-versed in representing local authorities in contentious issues such as professional negligence claims. Other key practitioners to note include Alex Walmsley and Adam Jason, who joined the team in April 2026.
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- Katherine Sibley develops a robust strategy that distills complex issues and provides clarity at an early stage. This approach is coupled with commercial pragmatism built on a rock-solid legal foundation. Katherine is a highly effective operator who instills confidence in clients and their teams.
- Excellent service, leading industry knowledge, and the ability to get to the heart of matters swiftly. They are a full-service law firm, which is highly beneficial when we require support in other areas of the business. Their knowledge of the fast-moving changes evolving in case law is impressive. The practical application of these developments is impressive.
- Our contact at HD is Katherine Sibley. Katherine demonstrates expertise in construction contracts and construction law. She is very approachable and treats us as a valued customer.
- Katherine Sibley, Partner, is a highly experienced solicitor in the field of construction, bringing her knowledge from working at other larger practices. She is diligent and hard-working and will always strive to provide the best outcome for the client. She is highly approachable and manages her team well.
- Katherine Sibley excels in cultivating relationships and providing relevant and accurate information in a proactive and considered manner. The support she provides is appropriate and tailored to the question at hand at all times.
- Katherine Sibley and Alex Walmsley were available and very supportive. They offered excellent advice and encouraged suitable internal conversations that helped us reach our decisions about the approach we would take.
Key clients
- DJL Construction NW Limited
- Thompsons Contracts (Blackpool) Limited
- Addison Project Plc
- M.A.C. (Roofing and Contracting) Limited
- FTD Building Contractors Limited
- The Foxton Centre
- Kendal College
- Sure Energy Solutions Limited
- Cooper Property Limited
- Collinson Tensile Limited (formerly Collinson Construction Limited)
- Rayner Rowen Construction Limited
- RH Irving Construction Limited
Work highlights
Assisting Chorley Borough Council with procurement matters relating to several development projects.
Advised the Trustees of Whittingham and Goosnargh Sports and Social Club in relation to the construction elements of a land transfer deal where the client sold land to Homes England.
Practice head
Katherine Sibley
Other key lawyers
Adam Jason; Alex Walmsley