Focus on small firms buoys Harrison Drury

LANCASHIRE law firm Harrison Drury said profits jumped 43% last year on the back of a 21% increase in revenue.

The firm, which has offices in Preston, Garstang and Kendal, did not give more details on the accounts which have not yet been filed at Companies House.

It has credited the growth with its focus on the small and medium-sized business market where it advises on services including business protection, dispute resolution, employment law and commercial property.

Harrison Drury also said it had been accepted onto the Growth Accelerator scheme which provides tailored support for businesses committed to achieving 20% year-on-year growth.

Managing partner John Chesworth said: “At a time of great flux for the legal sector, we’ve been very clear about what our target market is and also determined in our commitment to offering our clients value for money.”

He added: “We will continue to innovate in the way we provide legal services as we seek out further growth opportunities. Growth Accelerator has a genuine desire to help high growth businesses like ours and we’re pleased to be on board.”

Harrison Drury has 34 staff including 21 fee earners.