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.

Deposits - when are you entitled to ask for your money back?

We use the expression deposit in a number of different ways. You can put down a damage deposit when renting a car or accommodation or you might pay a deposit when buying a car, a house or paying for a holiday. If you are paying a damage deposit, then the...

Building Inspector dodges liability

Imagine that you have just purchased a new-build flat. Shortly after moving in, you discover that the building is riddled with defects including faulty fire protection, defective drainage, inadequate ventilation, and non-functioning sanitation. You...

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Deposits - when are you entitled to ask for your money back?

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