Harrison Drury appoints new lead for NW corporate team

Preston-based law firm Harrison Drury has appointed experienced corporate lawyer Mark Traynor as the new head of its corporate team in the region.

Mark joins the firm after more than four years as a partner at TLT in Manchester. He has been tasked with further growing the firm’s 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.

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 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.