Mark Traynor appointed to lead Harrison Drury’s NW corporate team

Harrison Drury has appointed experienced corporate lawyer Mark Traynor as the new head of its corporate team in the region.

Mark, who joins after more than four years as a partner at TLT in Manchester, has been brought on board to grow further our corporate transactional team, specialising in mergers and acquisitions and working with clients across England and Wales.

Partner Jack Stephenson continues his role as head of corporate in Lancaster, leading on M&A activity in Lancashire and Cumbria.

Pictured above: Nick Booth, Mark Traynor and Jack Stephenson

Nick Booth, partner and head of the corporate and commercial division at Harrison Drury, said: “Mark has been a leading player in Manchester’s M&A market over many years and we’re delighted to have someone of his calibre and experience joining us.

“We have exciting plans to expand our corporate team, further strengthening our relationships with corporate finance professionals, private equity providers, funders and the wider investment community.

“Mark’s approach to working in close partnership with clients and intermediaries, combined with his technical knowledge, sector expertise and networks, will be invaluable, building on the experience we already have in the team.”

Mark added: “Harrison Drury is a firm with a fantastic culture and a solid reputation in the region for its corporate and commercial expertise – as well as its excellent service delivery.

“I’m really looking forward to working with Jack and the rest of the corporate team to build on their success, supporting clients with their transactional work and also bolstering the firm’s existing education sector expertise.”

Mark has worked as a corporate lawyer in the region since 2004, including partner roles with TLT and HRC Law in Manchester.

He specialises in mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions, advising buyers, sellers, funds and management teams. Mark has particular experience in the childcare sector and acts for numerous well known national nursery groups.