Harrison Burroughs

Viewing: Professional Negligence for Harrison Burroughs

Harrison is a member of the Business and Property Group at No5 and accepts instructions in all areas of professional negligence. He appears in the County Court and High Court on a variety of trials and interlocutory hearings. He acts in small claim, fast track, and multi-track cases at all stages.
Harrison has experience in negligence claims against solicitors and other professionals, and the interplay with other areas of law.
Recent cases include:
• Represented the Claimant in a claim for negligence and breach of contract against an auction house following the failed acquisition of multiple properties, valued at over £75,000.
• Acted in a professional negligence claim against solicitors who failed to conduct relevant searches and checks during the conveyancing process.
• Defended a garage alleged to have acted negligently in the service and refurbishment of a turbocharger.
• Acted in a claim for professional negligence against solicitors who failed to severe a joint tenancy prior to the death of their client, leaving a beneficiary without entitlement.
Prior to joining No5, Harrison worked as a paralegal to the Chief Executive of a large Midlands law firm, specialising in commercial and banking law. As a result, he has a keen understanding of the business needs facing corporate clients.
Awards
Lord Denning Scholarship, Lincoln’s Inn (2019)
Guru Nanak Bar Scholarship (2019)
Midland Circuit Scholarship (2018)
Risley Education Trust Scholarship (2017)
Young Enterprise Award (2014)
Memberships
The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn
Chancery Bar Association
Midland Chancery and Commercial Bar Association
Lord Denning Society
Qualifications
Bar Professional Training Course - BPP University (2020)
Law LLB (Hons) - University of Bristol (2019)

Latest News & Publications

The Court of Appeal has handed down Judgment in this case concerning implied terms in unwritten agreements between a gin company and their wholesaler. Lois Norris, led by Steven Reed, successfully dismissed the Defendant’s appeal....

Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2023
Former pupil Harrison Burroughs discusses his pupillage journey at No5 Barristers' Chambers...

Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2023
Since the case of West Mercia Safetywear v Dodd, English law has acknowledged a duty upon directors to account for creditors’ interests (‘the Creditor Duty’)...

Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2022