Two Cumbrian Property Solicitors Join Growing Kendal Legal Team
Two Cumbrian property solicitors have joined Harrison Drury’s Kendal office, expanding its team to 15 as demand for legal advice grows.
The independent northern law firm has appointed Victoria Tyson as a residential property associate solicitor and Emily Cox as a commercial property solicitor. Both have connections to Cumbria and will advise clients in Kendal and the surrounding areas, bringing additional specialist experience to the growing office.
The appointments reflect the firm's continued investment in its Kendal operation and its aim to strengthen the range of legal services available to individuals and businesses across the region. With the two new recruits, the office now has a team of 15 staff.
Tyson joins Harrison Drury from Progression Solicitors, where she worked across offices in Ulverston, Barrow and Windermere. She brings 15 years of experience in residential conveyancing, advising clients on property transactions and the legal processes involved in buying and selling homes.
Before returning to South Cumbria, Tyson spent 13 years in London, where she qualified as a solicitor. Her professional experience in both London and the South Lakes has given her an understanding of different property markets and the importance of maintaining clear communication throughout a transaction.
Tyson said she understood how much clients and property professionals in the South Lakes valued straightforward advice and having someone available to guide them through the process. She said she wanted to bring that experience to Harrison Drury and help clients move forward with confidence.
Her appointment is expected to strengthen the firm's residential property offering, particularly for people navigating the practical and legal requirements of buying or selling a home. Conveyancing can involve several stages and parties, making accessible advice and effective communication important throughout the process.
Cox returns to working in Kendal after spending three years with Carlisle-based Burnetts Solicitors. During that time, she handled commercial property transactions, including work as a panel solicitor for a pension scheme.
Her experience covers commercial property matters and the legal considerations facing businesses and property owners. She said she particularly enjoyed helping clients through their first commercial property transaction, when the process can involve unfamiliar decisions and considerable detail.
Cox said she wanted clients to feel comfortable asking questions and confident that they understood the decisions ahead. She also hoped to become a trusted source of advice as their businesses and property interests developed.
Returning to Kendal will give Cox an opportunity to build professional connections beyond her day-to-day legal work. She said she would like to bring younger professionals together to share experiences and support one another's careers, while also becoming involved in fundraising activities for local causes alongside her new colleagues.
Lucy Benton, head of Harrison Drury's Kendal office, welcomed both appointments. She said the firm wanted to build a team that was closely connected to the communities it served, adding that Tyson and Cox both understood the importance of local relationships.
Benton said she was pleased to welcome two people who wanted to contribute to the area while developing their careers with the firm. She also highlighted the importance of continuing to expand the Kendal team and the support it provides to clients across Cumbria.
Harrison Drury first opened its Kendal office in 2013. The office moved into refurbished premises at Bridge Mills in September 2025, providing a base for the firm's continued development in the town and its work with clients across the wider region.
The latest appointments add further capacity in two specialist areas of property law. Residential conveyancing supports individuals moving home, while commercial property advice assists businesses and property owners with transactions involving commercial premises and other property interests.
With Tyson and Cox joining the team, Harrison Drury is continuing to develop its presence in Kendal while bringing additional Cumbrian experience into its legal services. The firm says it intends to build on its local relationships and provide support to clients across the area.
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