Harry Dixon

Harry is currently in his second six of pupillage specialising in commercial law under the supervision of Daniel Metcalfe. Harry is available to accept instruction on matters of commercial law in all aspects of litigation, both in court and on papers.

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)