Latest appointments strengthen Harrison Drury’s property litigation team

Harrison Drury has expanded its property litigation team with two new appointments.

The firm is pleased to announce that we have appointed Ros Monk as partner, while Luke Holden joins as associate solicitor.

Ros joins following over twelve years at Mishcon de Reya LLP and six years at Pinsent Masons LLP before that. Ros will be managing the team in Kendal and Lancaster. She specialises in real estate disputes and has extensive experience acting for a range of clients, from multinational companies and retail businesses to high-net-worth individuals and land owners.

Ros will be based at our Kendal office but will lead the provision of property litigation services across all of our northern offices and the surrounding region.

Luke is experienced in landlord and tenant matters within the private and public sectors, advising on issues such as lease renewals, non-payment of rent and service charge, forfeiture and the enforceability of positive and restrictive covenants. He also has experience of securing injunctions for landowners against trespassers and persons unknown.

Luke will be based at our Preston and Clitheroe offices and will be responsible for general property litigation matters, with a focus on landlord and tenant work within the hospitality and retail sectors.

Pictured above: Luke Holden, Ros Monk and Colin Fenny.

Colin Fenny, head of the property litigation team, said: “Luke and Ros join at a period of significant demand from our client’s for all manner of property litigation services from landlord and tenant issues to real estate and property contract disputes.

“Their expertise and professional contacts will further improve the team’s ability to provide the outstanding support and assistance our clients require as well as allowing us to expand the firm’s property litigation practice in the northern offices.”

Ros said: “Harrison Drury is a great firm with values that very much align with my own. Its reputation within the property sector speaks for itself. I’m looking forward to heading up a team that prides itself on its accessibility, excellent customer service and a proactive approach.”

Luke added: “I’m excited to be joining such a well-established firm that is known for providing such a high-quality service. I feel there is a real opportunity to be a part of further growth within the property litigation team as we support our clients’ to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.”