Harrison Drury welcomes new partner to commercial dispute resolution team in Kendal
Harrison Drury has strengthened its commercial dispute resolution team with the appointment of Stuart Farr as partner.
Stuart, who joins from Taylors Solicitors, will be based at our Kendal office and serve clients across Cumbria and the wider regions. He previously held partner roles at several high-profile firms based in the Midlands.
He has over 30 years of experience working across manufacturing and service-based industries and will advise clients on handling all manner of technical and complex disputes, particularly specification breaches and product liability.
Lucy Benton, head of our Kendal office, said: “Stuart will be a great addition to the team and brings along invaluable experience in the manufacturing sector.
“He’ll be a huge asset to our clients, not just for advice on supply chain disputes but also for issues surrounding investments, franchises, and commercial relationships. We’re excited to see the positive impact he’ll have within the firm.”
Sean Gibbs, Stuart Farr and Lucy Benton
Stuart maintains close connections with the gun trade, with specialist expertise in firearms related matters. He has previously served on the research ethics committees of both Edge Hill University and the University of Oxford and was a founding member of the Professional Negligence Lawyers Association.
Sean Gibbs, head of our commercial dispute resolution team, adds: “Stuart’s arrival is a big boost for our team that will help us provide even more tailored support for clients navigating tough challenges.
“His expertise in professional negligence and firearms law adds real depth to the type of service we can offer. I’m looking forward to working closely with Stuart and achieving great results for our clients.”
Stuart said: “Harrison Drury has a great reputation for professionalism, and its core values really align with mine.
“The firm’s people-first approach, both for staff and clients, made this an easy decision. I’m excited to bring my experience to the firm and support businesses and individuals in managing and resolving their disputes effectively.”
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