Paul Harris

Solicitor

Paul is a solicitor in the Commercial Property department. Paul qualified in December 2017 and deals with a broad range of general commercial property work including investments, development, and traditional landlord and tenant based work. Career highlights to date include the successful conclusion of a 50 unit residential development site and the strategic disposal of part of a multi million pound portfolio of investment properties. Paul prides himself of taking a pragmatic and honest approach to client's problems and dealing with them in an expedient and time efficient manner whilst maintaining a sense of humour.

Paul regularly attends his local gym and enjoys playing a variety of sports and outdoor pursuits, particularly golf when time allows.

A No Blame Divorce

Today the Government have announced there will be new legislation in divorce law. This new law will update the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 in due course. It will mean that, in the future when the legislation comes into force, divorcing couples will no longer have to ‘blame’ each other for the breakdown of their marriage. It is hoped the new law will help reduce family conflict.

Disclosure Pilot Scheme

From 1 January 2019, a mandatory disclosure pilot scheme came into operation in the Business and Property Courts. The main aim of the scheme is to ensure that the process of disclosure becomes more proportionate and reduces the number of documents which...

Our Services

Services For You

Services For Business

What our clients say

“Hughes Paddison have provided assistance on numerous occasions consistently acting in an exemplary fashion whilst dealing with all aspects of the issue at hand. It is extremely reassuring to know that our company is represented by such a competent and professional firm.”
– Commercial Director, Ferroli Limited
“I found Rachel incredibly caring and at the same time was amazed at the frank, forthright, no jargon meetings and subsequent email communication with Rachel. She took the emotion out of the situation and helped me see the 'wood for the trees'.”
– Managing Director, Converge
“We are lucky to have the services of Paul Engelbrecht on hand. He has always met our requests and ridiculous deadlines and puts himself out to make life easier for us”
– Company Secretary - Supergroup PLC
“Paul has repeatedly demonstrated a high level of legal skill, accuracy, attentiveness and most of all, commercial acumen. I particularly appreciate his eye for detail and ability to take complex legal issues and explain them in lay terms. ”
– Relationship Director RBS
“Whilst constantly demonstrating his consummate professionalism and occasional wry sense of humour David has at all times supported me and acted in my best interests resulting in a successful financial settlement and my divorce.”
– V
“Jennifer provided sound professional legal advice which I needed to help me to sort out the legal and financial aspects of a difficult personal situation. I wouldn't hesitate to go to her with any family legal matters I have in future.”
– R

Paul Harris

Featured articles

A No Blame Divorce

Disclosure Pilot Scheme