Five promotions at Harrison Drury

By Harrison Drury

19 Apr 2021

hd-april-jayne-barnes-jenna-atkinson-james-robbins-john-chesworth-jack-stephenson-nicola-beneduce.jpg

North West law firm Harrison Drury has announced five promotions, including two new partners, in recognition of their work in helping clients and contribution to the firm’s vision and values.

Solicitors Nicola Beneduce and James Robbins have been promoted to partner, with Jack Stephenson promoted to the role of senior associate.

Meanwhile, Jenna Atkinson, a solicitor in Harrison Drury’s divorce and family law team is now an associate and HR advisor, April-Jayne Barnes, has been promoted to become the firm’s HR manager.

John Chesworth, executive chairman at Harrison Drury, comments: “It is a real privilege to promote Nicola, James, Jack, Jenna and April-Jayne in recognition of their consistent contribution to the positive culture in our business. They are living, breathing examples of what makes Harrison Drury a great place to work and a great place to develop a professional career.

“I have always strongly believed that making it possible for our people to progress their careers helps to create the type of working environment where everyone will thrive. More importantly, promotion also enables us to develop our next generation of leaders.” 

A commercial property specialist, Nicola advises clients on all aspects of commercial property transactions with a focus agricultural matters as well as leisure and hospitality. She is also head of the firm’s Clitheroe office.

James joined Harrison Drury in 2011. He is dual-qualified as an insolvency practitioner and regularly acts in court on behalf of a wide range of insolvency practitioners. In 2020, he was awarded the Higher Rights of Audience qualification which allows him to represent clients in senior civil courts in England and Wales. James becomes the first partner at Harrison Drury who started out as a trainee solicitor with the firm. 

Having joined Harrison Drury as a trainee solicitor in 2014, Jack has worked his way up to play a key role in the firm’s corporate and commercial team and is involved in significant high value corporate transactions for the firm’s commercial clients. 

Jenna advises clients on divorce, matrimonial and private children’s matters. She has also taken an active role in personally supporting colleagues and business partners through her #BeALittleKinder campaign throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

After completing a degree at UCLan, April-Jayne joined Harrison Drury in 2014. Since joining, she has consistently demonstrated strong managerial skills in her role as an advisor, providing valuable support to the senior management team on all HR-related matters.

Latest news

1

Inspired plc acquired by HGGC Inspired logo

Inspired plc acquired by HGGC

19 Aug 2025

2

Lancashire uniform provider acquired in £12.5m deal Trutex images

Lancashire uniform provider acquired in £12.5m deal

19 Aug 2025

3

Burnley aircraft firm sees profits soar Safran Nacelles

Burnley aircraft firm sees profits soar

19 Aug 2025

4

Lancashire marina bought by Aquavista Fettlers Wharf Marina

Lancashire marina bought by Aquavista

18 Aug 2025

5

Work starts on new business units at Enterprise Zone Danny Pinkus Cllr Mark Smith and Robert Pinkus at Phase Two Of Enterprise Court

Work starts on new business units at Enterprise Zone

15 Aug 2025

Background image for hub sign up block

LBV Hub

Leverage Lancashire Business View platforms

Post your news
Post your events
Post your offers
Build your network
Improve your SEO
Gain coverage in the magazine
Sign-up
Events
Sub36 Networking - Follow the signs
Sub36 Deaf Village Social1200
Networking
17 Sep 2025

Sub36 Networking - Follow the signs

The Deaf Village, Blackburn, BB2 5EN

10:00 - 12:00

CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership Course
UCLanAerialCampus.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Seminars
21 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2026

CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership Course

Preston Campus, Preston , PR1 2HE

09:00 - 17:00

CMI Level 5 Project Management Course
UCLanAerialCampus.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Seminars
21 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2026

CMI Level 5 Project Management Course

Preston Campus, Preston, PR1 2HE

08:00 - 17:00

The Business Network Central & East Lancashire
LBV Header (24).png.png
LBV Hub Networking
21 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2025

The Business Network Central & East Lancashire

Mytton Fold, Langho, BB6 8AB

11:30 - 14:15

Morecambe Bay Walk
Walk.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Awards
30 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2025

Morecambe Bay Walk

Arnside, CARNFORTH, LA5

09:30 - 14:00

Tri-Site Survey Equipment Showcase
Linkedin Cover.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Seminars
03 Sep 2025 - 03 Sep 2025

Tri-Site Survey Equipment Showcase

Harewood House , Leeds, LS17 9LG

09:30 - 16:00

Longridge Soap Box Derby
Screenshot 2025-06-10 090035.png.png
LBV Hub Fundraisers
14 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2025

Longridge Soap Box Derby

Berry Lane, Longridge, PR3 3WH

10:00 - 16:30

Preston Tech Connection - The Ultimate Tech Quiz!
Preston Tech Connection Sept 25.png.png
LBV Hub Networking
16 Sep 2025 - 16 Sep 2025

Preston Tech Connection - The Ultimate Tech Quiz!

Society1, Coworking Space, Preston, PR1 3LT

18:00 - 19:00

Cumbria Business Expo 2025
https---cdn.evbuc.com-images-880461633-4862066883-1-original.20241022-110415.jpeg.jpg
LBV Hub Exhibitions
19 Sep 2025 - 19 Sep 2025

Cumbria Business Expo 2025

Carlisle Racecourse, Carlisle, CA2 4TS

09:00 - 15:00

Preston Freelancer Meet-Up: September
Sept Freelancer (1).png.png
LBV Hub Networking
23 Sep 2025 - 23 Sep 2025

Preston Freelancer Meet-Up: September

Society1, Coworking Space, Preston, PR1 3LT

10:00 - 11:30

Speed Networking with BNI
2.png.png
LBV Hub Networking
24 Sep 2025 - 24 Sep 2025

Speed Networking with BNI

Chorley Football Club, Chorley, PR7 3DU

16:00 - 19:00

Help to grow management course
Help to grow - barriers to growth.png.png
LBV Hub Seminars
26 Sep 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Help to grow management course

Preston Campus , Preston , PR1 2HE

09:00 - 15:00

Advertise with us

Reaching 50,000 members, our print, digital and event platforms offer a fantastic way to raise your business profile and help you grow.

Find out more LBV 123 Online Graphic
Subscribe now

Weekly news bulletin