Clerking team

Chris Shaw

Senior Clerk – Civil, Commercial & Employment Clerk

Rob Lang

Assistant Senior Clerk

Gemma Eachus

Civil Clerk

Xanthé Young

Civil Clerk

Harry is currently in his first six of pupillage specialising in commercial law under the supervision of Daniel Metcalfe.

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)

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