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Tom Connell

Apprentice Solicitor

Wills, Trusts and Probate

Tom joined Harrison Drury in 2021 and has since moved to his second trainee seat, Wills, Trusts and Probate in March 2025.

Having successfully completed his Level 3 CILEX Paralegal Apprenticeship, Tom is now studying his Solicitor Apprenticeship at BPP Law School in Manchester.

In addition to his role at Harrison Drury, Tom serves as Sponsorship Director for the Lancashire Junior Professionals networking group, helping foster connections among young professionals in the region.

Before joining Harrison Drury, Tom completed his A Levels at Cardinal Newman College, studying Law, English Literature and Language, and Ethics, Philosophy, and Religion.

Tom has also completed an Extended Practice Qualification, looking at accessing justice in the English Legal System when subject to financial difficulty, mental health, and addiction.

Outside of work you can find me…

Tom enjoys walks with his dog and is a keen motorsport and car enthusiast. In his spare time, you can find him on the tennis court. Whilst his dreams of becoming the next Federer are still on hold, he is still calling it his favourite way to stay active (and humble).

 

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.

Works alongside

Alexandra Brown

Legal Apprentice Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01772 374751

Amanda Brown

Senior Probate Executive Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01772 925450

Charlotte Cooper

Legal Director Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01772 374738
m: 07425 111840

Claire Bamber

Paralegal Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01772 208530

Clare Fleming

Partner Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01772 428536

David Jefferies

Partner Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01253 746020
m: 07823 324519

Donna Matthews

Chartered Legal Executive Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01253 489824
m: 07879 626457

Holly Radcliffe

Associate Solicitor Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01524 952720
m: 07551 445 034

Ilona-Jade Morgan

Associate Solicitor Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 0161 515 5707
m: 07471 521600

James Patterson

Associate Solicitor Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01253 579446
m: 07551 444971

Jan Wright

Partner Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01539 751268
m: 07795 312328

Rachael McDonagh

Solicitor Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01995 508365
m: 07435 552728

Rebecca Mitchell-Smith

Solicitor Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01524 952718
m: 07789 267038

Scarlett Richardson

Associate Solicitor Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01772 428541
m: 07786 185 894

Sereena Clark

Paralegal Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01253 746257

Shannon Martin

Legal Apprentice Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01253 742360

Victoria Hill

Legal Director Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01200 401121
m: 07896 836509

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