Kendal law firm Harrison Drury has appointed an experienced former banking professional.
Wayne Ellison, who enjoyed a 38-year career with the business banking team at Barclays, has joined the firm as a rural business development consultant.
Wayne will help the firm’s land, estates and rural business team build relationships with other professionals, agricultural consultants, livestock markets, farmers, and rural businesses, it said.
Nicola Beneduce, partner at Harrison Drury, said: “Wayne has a strong following in the rural sector having advised and supported it for almost four decades. We’re delighted to have him on board using his experience and relationships to help us provide more support for our clients and professional contacts.”
Wayne, who lives near Clitheroe, added: “For the last 10-plus years, I specialised as an agricultural relationship manager covering Cumbria, Lancashire and North Yorkshire. I’ve really enjoy working with farmers, contractors and other rural businesses on their growth and diversification plans.”
Outside of work, Wayne’s hobbies and interests include cycling and running and he has completed seven London Marathons. He is also a passionate landscape photographer which allows him to combine his love of photography and fell walking. He has also undertaken numerous fundraising activities for local and national charities.
