Kendal-based Harrison Drury & Co has a growing property litigation team co-led by Ros Monk, advising commercial clients nationally on complex, high-value real estate disputes, including landlord and tenant matters.
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- I deal with Legal Director Luke Holden and his team. Response times are excellent, whatever time of day, and always the same day. Attention to detail is excellent, and advice is spot on.
- Excellent regional firm - good knowledge of the local market.
- I've worked a lot with Colin Fenny and also with Luke Holden. Colin knows the law inside out and is all over the detail of his cases, but is also able to step back from the detail and think creatively to ensure commercial, practical results and to do so quickly. I've also been impressed at how deeply he has understood expert evidence so that he is able to interrogate and engage with expert reports comprehensively. He is able to synthesize expert evidence and legal analysis, and I've seen him quickly gain the respect of expert surveyors and valuers because of the speed with which he can pick up technical details. Luke Holden has a great grip on legal principles and responds quickly and sensibly. He's a safe pair of hands and a steady hand in tricky situations.
- Harrison Drury stands out because they have local offices and lawyers who really understand the priorities of their local clients. They are embedded in the communities they serve, and I've found that this gives them a real edge, particularly in being willing and able to secure creative and innovative settlements so that their clients get practical, commercial solutions.
- The individuals I have worked with at Harrison Drury stand out for their strong attention to detail, technical competence, and genuine commitment to their discipline. There is a clear sense that the team takes pride in the quality of their work, which is reflected in the thoroughness of their advice and the care taken in reviewing complex contractual and legal matters. What differentiates them from competitors is their ability to combine this technical rigor with a practical, solutions-focused mindset. Rather than simply identifying risks, they actively work to resolve issues in a way that aligns with the commercial and operational realities of a project.
- The team is proactive, very client-focused, and works with flair and integrity.
Key clients
- Cumbria Zoo
- M Hyland Poultry Limited
- Preston City Council
Work highlights
Advised Cumbria Zoo Company Limited in long-running and high-profile litigation with landlord.
Advising M Hyland Poultry Limited, a large chicken production company, in a High Court dispute arising from the Landlord seeking to serve a notice to quit, to obtain possession.
Advising Preston City Council in relation to securing possession of various public spaces within the city occupied by numerous groups from the travelling community, as well as advising on the preservation of dangerous and listed buildings and property in Preston.
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Practice head
Ros Monk