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Harrison Drury

Family/Matrimonial

UK Guide 2026 : North West

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Harrison Drury

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Family/Matrimonial - North West

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Harrison Drury has a strong practice across Lancashire and Cumbria, with key offices including Manchester, Preston and Kendal. It is sought after for its wide breadth of expertise in family law, which includes financial remedy and child arrangements stemming from divorce, as well as wealth protection matters such as prenuptial agreements. The firm represents a broad base of clients including notable and high net worth individuals.

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Strengths

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  • The team is very quick to respond, no matter how busy they are.

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  • They deal with complex matters in terms of client type, vulnerability and finance, all with compassion and professionalism.

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  • Their solicitors go above and beyond. They do extra additional work and they take phone calls and emails at any time of the day.

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  • Their strength is that they spend the time getting to know the client and the history behind the case. They made sure I was aware of each step and got the best possible advice.

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  • The firm is experienced and knowledgeable, but also very down to earth in their communications with the clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • John Osborne
    John Osborne

    John Osborne

    John Osborne handles divorces and financial remedy proceedings and has notable expertise advising clients with complex assets such as agricultural businesses and land.

    • John was easy to communicate and negotiate with.

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    • A thoroughly professional and likeable individual who goes the extra mile for his client.

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    • John is an assured negotiator with special expertise in family farms and inherited wealth. He is calm and collected at all times, always inspiring confidence.

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  • Emma Panchal
    Emma Panchal

    Emma Panchal

    Emma Panchal handles a broad array of family matters, spanning financial remedy proceedings, prenuptial agreements and complex children matters.

    • She holds a client's hand from start to finish and gives them strong advice, but she never bows to amend it just to suit the client.

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    • Emma Panchal is tenacious and able to deal with complex matters with ease. She knows what needs doing and implements it through a reasoned strategy.

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