Inquests & Public Inquiries
Harry frequently appears at inquests for interested persons where potential prosecutions for the whole spectrum of health & safety and food safety offences are at large, including Corporate Manslaughter. Inquests in which he has been instructed have involved all manner of industrial incidents, suspected food poisoning cases, asbestos related disease and road traffic accidents.
Selected Cases
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News
- VLO fine reduced from £1.2m to £300,000 on appeal
- Crown Office Chambers shortlisted in 17 categories at The Legal 500 Bar Awards 2024
Articles
- Food Safety prosecution of takeaway director halted at Snaresbrook Crown Court
- A new dawn for Building Safety?
Events
Recommendations
“Harry is a bit of a legal force of nature.”…”He is commanding on his feet and is good at getting to grips with the case.”…”He is incredibly clever, very personable and comes across well with clients.”
Chambers & Partners, 2025
“Harry has a commanding presence in court. His advice is clear, concise, and tailored, and he has a fantastic way with clients, quickly putting them at ease.” …”Harry is a fantastic advocate, he is very calm and incredibly persuasive. His demeanour and approach is right on point.”
Legal 500, 2025
“A counsel who has a strong grasp of the issues and an ability to deliver a strong performance.”
Chambers & Partners, 2024
“Harry is a top performer. With his impressive intellect, he explains issues in direct terms for the benefit of clients who always find him a reassuring presence and a strong advocate.”
Legal 500, 2024
“Harry has a commanding presence both in conference and in court, and clients and judges listen when he speaks. His written advices are superb. He will go far.”
Legal 500, 2024
“A very strong advocate who is excellent with clients. He’s a superb barrister.”
Chambers & Partners, 2022
“An incredibly intelligent and very engaging advocate.”
Chambers & Partners, 2022
“His attention to detail is excellent and he’s a strong advocate.”; “He’s excellent on his feet and his subject knowledge is astonishingly good.”; “He’s a calm, thoughtful and organised barrister. I have been impressed by his cross-examinations and he’s very analytical.”
Chambers & Partners, 2021
“Harry has an exceptional ability to identify the significant issues that are key to achieving the best outcome. He produces very effective strategies and clients warm to him easily.”
Chambers & Partners, 2020
“Leading Junior”
Chambers & Partners, 2014, 2013, 2012
“Runs complex arguments with panache”
Chambers & Partners, 2013
This “charming performer” is praised for his “wonderful courtroom style”.
Chambers & Partners, 2012