William Hornby Phillips

Legal Apprentice

Commercial Property

t: 01524 954420 e: william.hornbyphillips@harrison-drury.com

Will joined Harrison Drury as a Legal Apprentice in September 2023 in Lancaster. With experience working with people from varied backgrounds he enjoys getting to know individuals, businesses, and their industries. He is keen to provide personable and approachable service, and make the legal process as straightforward as possible for clients.

Outside of work you can find me…

Will is an avid historian and sportsman. As a busy member of his local community he is a keen cyclist and crown green bowler. In his spare time he enjoys a book, the outdoors, and time with friends and family.

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Works alongside

Nicola Beneduce

Partner Commercial Property

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William Hornby Phillips

Legal Apprentice

Works alongside

Nicola Beneduce

Simon England

Naomi Fell

Hannah Hughes

Amanda Marwood

Lara Watts

Wayne Ellison

Mike Fetherstone

Lucy Benton

Clare Davey

Sam Jones

Wendy Newbury

Jennifer Potts

Rhian Sale

Jackie Bate

Roberto Bonaminio

Laura Bradley

Jane Fillis

Danielle Leeming

Catherine Worthington

Lucy Beachell

Gemma Eastham

Danielle Jesson

Lois Parker

Zakira Vika

Lucy Parkhouse

Priya Anand

Faye Simpson

Terri Abbott

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