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International Children Law; Private Children Law; Public Children Law; Court of Protection; Inquiries and Inquests

Overview

Harry specialises in the law relating to children, particularly proceedings with an international element. He is regularly instructed in abduction matters, jurisdiction disputes, internal and international relocation cases, and forced marriage and FGM proceedings. He is widely recognised for his technical legal expertise at first instance and on appeal.

Harry has appeared at all levels of the family courts up to and including the Court of Appeal. He is known for his persuasive advocacy, excellent drafting and forensic cross-examination. Harry often appears against more senior counsel, and gives sensitive, pragmatic advice.

Harry joined Chambers in October 2019 following successful completion of his pupillage under the supervision of Michael Gration, Stephen Lyon and Chris Barnes.

Harry was shortlisted for “Family Law Young Barrister of the Year” in the 2020 Family Law Awards and contributes to the international children law chapters in Rayden & Jackson.

Before joining Chambers, Harry worked at the Court of Appeal of England and Wales as the judicial assistant to Lady Justice Black DBE (as she then was) and Lord Justice Moylan, the immediate past and current Head of International Family Justice. Harry also worked as a case management lawyer in the Civil Appeals Office, providing assistance to the specialist family Lords and Lady Justices of Appeal.

During his studies, Harry undertook a traineeship in the Office of the President of the European Court of Human Rights. Harry has also worked in politics as a Parliamentary Assistant for a Birmingham MP, and as a volunteer on President Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign in the key swing state of Ohio.
Publications/Training

Harry is a contributor to the chapters on international children’s law in Rayden and Jackson.

Awards

Shortlisted at the 2020 Lexis Nexis Family Law Awards for Young Barrister of the Year Levitt Pupillage Scholarship, Lincoln’s Inn (2018) Kennedy Scholarship, Lincoln’s Inn (2013)

Professional Memberships

Lincoln’s Inn Family Law Bar Association Child Abduction Lawyers Association

Education & Qualifications

University College London – LLM (Merit) Nottingham Law School – Bar Professional Training Course (Very Competent) Nottingham Trent University – LLB (First Class Honours)