Areas of Law
Harry’s practice encompasses all areas of criminal work, including fraud, serious violence, drugs and sexual offences. He is a persuasive jury advocate and has gained a wealth of experience within the Crown Court and the Court of Appeal, for both prosecution and defence.
In addition to a traditional criminal practice, Harry has been instructed to advise on and appear in litigation before the Tax Tribunal for appellants and HMRC. He has also been instructed to advise on large-scale and complex issues of disclosure and Legal Professional Privilege in the context of private prosecutions and civil fraud.
Harry also has experience of inquisitorial proceedings and has recently been instructed as junior counsel to a major on-going public inquiry.
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Public Inquiries
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Harry is currently instructed as second junior counsel to the Undercover Policing Inquiry, chaired by Sir John Mitting.
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Criminal Defence
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R v SM (2015) – Represented a defendant charged as part of a conspiracy to transfer criminal property. Secured suspended sentence.
R v JJ (2016) – Client charged with serious sexual offence involving children.
R v AS (2016) – Client charged with GBH against a police officer which resulted in a psychiatric disposal.
R v ML (2017) – Represented a client charged with reckless arson concerning fire at a hotel.
R v PL (2017) – Instructed to represent a client charged with causing multiple serious injuries by dangerous driving.
R v FE (2018) – Instructed to represent a client charged with money laundering of over £200,000 which resulted in a non-custodial sentence.
R v RB (2018) – Client charged as part of a ‘county lines’ drugs conspiracy.
R v GC (2018) – Represented a client charged with perverting the course of justice. Case had a complex background and involved several international witnesses.
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Criminal Prosecution
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R v DS (2017) – Prosecution for high value theft from employer which centred on complex disclosure issues.
R v KM (2017) – Instructed to advise on an early prosecution brought under The Psychoactive Substances Act 2016.
R v RM (2017) – Prosecuted serious knifepoint robbery.
R v OH (2018) – Prosecuted a defendant charged with offences of computer hacking involving expert evidence.
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Fraud and Financial Crime
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R v GR (2016) – Represented a client charged with complex insolvency fraud.
R v PA (2016) – Represented defendant charged with multiple frauds against vulnerable victims.
R v AR (2017) – Represented a client acquitted of a high value fraud against former employer
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Military & Courts Martial
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R v RB (2018) – Charge of absence without leave
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Professional Discipline
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Harry has acted in cases before the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
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Tax Appeals
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WHG v HMRC (2014) – Acted in proceedings before the First Tier Tribunal.
LCC v HMRC (2014) – Acted for Appellant.
DML v HMRC (2014) – Instructed to advise HMRC.
IML v HMRC (2013) – Advised HMRC at early stage of proceedings.
Professional Memberships
Criminal Bar Association
South Eastern Circuit
Middle Temple
Awards, Qualifications & Other
Awards
South Eastern Circuit Florida Advanced Advocacy Scholarship (2016)
Queen Mother’s Scholarship, Middle Temple (2010)
Qualifications
Bar Professional Training Course, City Law School London (Outstanding)
Graduate Diploma in Law, City Law School London (Commendation)
BA (Hons) History & Politics, University of Sussex
Professional Appointments
CPS Prosecution Counsel, Grade 3
Attorney General’s Panel Counsel (C Panel)