Kings Chambers is widely praised as ‘strong set of barristers with excellent depth in commercial litigation’. Andrew Latimer is a business and property specialist with nearly 30 years of experience handling a wide range of commercial disputes, including those concerning breaches of warranties and breaches of share purchase agreements. Helen Gardiner is noted particularly for her experience in high-value commercial matters involving restraint of trade issues and alleged breaches of confidentiality clauses. At the junior level, Harry Dyson and Nick Taylor continue to build strong practices.
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Harry has particular expertise in construction disputes, property disputes and commercial litigation.

Harry’s experience with construction disputes includes all stages of litigation, from adjudication all the way through to trial. His practice encompasses both residential and larger scale commercial disputes. He regularly represents new home builders both in an advisory capacity and at trial, with particular experience in disputes involving some form of new home warranty (such as the Premier Guarantee). This is in addition to his work on larger commercial disputes, including those which are referred to adjudication.

Harry’s property law practice is equally as strong. He is routinely instructed in matters relating to leasehold renewals, forfeiture and dilapidations claims. This is in addition to his instructions on matters pertaining to boundary disputes, rights of way and nuisance.

Harry’s professional background includes his work in the commercial litigation department at a leading regional firm of solicitors. There he gained experience in a wide range of complex commercial litigation cases including; partnership disputes, intellectual property, construction and breach of contract.

Memberships
  • The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple
  • TECBAR
  • The Society of Construction Law
  • Chancery Bar Association
  • Technology and Construction Court User Group (Leeds)
  • Northern Business & Property Bar Association
Education
  • Law LLB (University of Newcastle upon Tyne, 2:1)
  • LLM Legal Practice (Barrister) (Distinction)

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  • ‘Harry is down-to-earth, flexible, and a strong advocate. He thinks on his feet, reacts quickly, and presents arguments clearly and persuasively. He is practical, works well with clients, and always focuses on delivering results. Harry cannot be faulted.’