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Congratulations to all eight of our pupils who have successfully entered their second six and are now accepting instructions in their own cases. From...
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Harry is currently in his second six of pupillage specialising in commercial and property law under the supervision of Daniel Metcalfe. Harry is available to accept instruction on matters of commercial and property law in all aspects of litigation, both in court and on papers. Harry has been instructed to attend small claims, fast track, application and case and cost management hearings.
During first six of pupillage Harry shadowed a variety of commercial law areas including contract and tort litigation, intellectual property, consumer law, construction, insolvency, professional negligence, property and land disputes, commercial leases, and procedural.
Before beginning his pupillage, Harry served as a Litigator for HMRC, where he was responsible for litigating and presenting appeals on behalf of the organisation at First-Tier Tribunal Hearings. Through this role, Harry cultivated substantial skills in both written and oral advocacy. Additionally, he developed a deep understanding of tax law and associated commercial issues. Notably, several of the hearings he led during his tenure were published:
- GCH Corporation Ltd & Ors v Revenue and Customs (CAPITAL GAINS TAX – whether limited liability partnership carried on “a trade or business with a view to profit”) [2024] UKFTT 922 (TC)
- Turcan & Ors v Revenue and Customs (PROCEDURE – Information Notice issued after opening of enquiry) [2024] UKFTT 869 (TC)
- Draffan & Ors v Revenue & Customs (PROCEDURE – Sch 36 Notices) [2022] UKFTT 82 (TC)
- WT Banks & Co (Farming) Ltd v Revenue and Customs (Corporation Tax) [2021] UKFTT 155
- Gearslutz.com Ltd & Anor v Revenue and Customs (Application for Closure Notices) [2021] UKFTT 150 (TC)
Commercial & chancery litigation
Harry has been instructed to act in a variety of commercial matters at small claims and fast track hearings. This has included representing clients in cases involving debt claims, breach of contract, negligence and a claim for contribution pursuant to the Civil Liabilities (Contribution) Act 1978.
In addition, Harry has also been instructed in enforcement proceedings to recover debts, including in proceedings to seek a winding up petition, an application for substitution of a petitioning creditor and an application for an interim charging order.
Harry has also been instructed to draft pleadings and provide advice on commercial and chancery matters, which has been complemented for being comprehensive and clear.
Construction & property
Harry has been instructed on multiple residential property disputes including claims for possession, pursuant to Section 8 and Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988.
Harry has also been instructed on commercial property disputes, both at court and on the papers. Harry recently provided an advice concerning a landlord’s opposition to a lease renewal under Section 25 of Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
Education
- BPTC, Very Competent, University of Law (2022)
- BPTC, Distinction, Professional Practice at the Bar LLM (2022)
- Professional Studies in Taxation BA, Manchester Metropolitan University (2021)
- Law LLB, University of Lancaster (2018)
Memberships
- The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple
