Harrison Drury has appointed hospitality and leisure sector specialist Samantha Faud.

Samantha joins us as an associate solicitor and will be based at the firm's Clitheroe office.

With extensive experience acting for clients in the hospitality sector, Samantha will support Harrison Drury's clients working alongside its commercial property and the licensing teams. In her new role, she will deal with commercial property work for hospitality businesses plus other sectors, by providing advice and support on the acquisition and sale of commercial properties, real estate finance and commercial leases.

Samantha will also provide valuable client support for both contentious and non-contentious licensing matters that mainly involve regulated entertainment and the sale of alcohol.

Simon England, head of Harrison Drury's commercial property team, said: "Samantha brings valuable experience to the commercial property team and her in-depth sector knowledge, particularly of the hospitality and leisure arena, will be a real asset to our clients. It's great to welcome Samantha to the team."

Samantha, who joins Harrison Drury from Napthens, said: "I'm relishing this new opportunity. These remain very unpredictable times for the business community and I'm looking forward to working alongside colleagues to provide valuable support and guidance to Harrison Drury's clients."

Harrison Drury has a 22-strong team of commercial property lawyers across its five offices that deliver a wide range of commercial property and property litigation services to businesses and individuals across the North West.