John Chesworth

Executive Chairman

Operations

t: 01772 208070 m: 07904 890309 e: John.Chesworth@harrison-drury.com

John leads the senior management team at Harrison Drury and is responsible for shaping the future development of the firm.

John qualified as a solicitor in 1997 specialising in resolving property disputes. He joined Harrison Drury on 1 January 2007 and became managing partner within 12 months. In this role John has spearheaded the firm’s growth and development to become one of the region’s leading law firms.

John focuses on enhancing the firm’s profile and culture both within the firm and in the wider community, in addition to developing future strategy which will make it possible for Harrison Drury to better serve our clients, look after our people and have a positive impact on the communities where we operate.

Outside of work you can find me…

John chairs the board of trustees at St Catherine’s Hospice and is a trustee of the Vault – Preston’s Youth Zone. John chairs the Preston Partnership which is a key stakeholder in the Preston Regeneration Board which helps shape the city’s future.

John plays an active part in the running of Preston Grasshoppers Rugby Football Club as a member of the management committee following his retirement from rugby after 13 seasons playing for the First XV. In order to stave off the effects of middle age, John is a keen cyclist and loves to tour round the beautiful Lancashire countryside.

John Chesworth

Ranked by Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500

Harrison Drury is ranked by both Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500, two leading independent guides to the UK’s top legal firms and solicitors.

These guides highlight the solicitors who are providing the most cutting-edge and innovative advice to clients and we are ranked across our range of practice areas and people.

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