David Harris Solicitor is a qualified mediator General Information David has conducted more than 170 mediations and is highly experienced, having mediated for over 10 years. In addition to being a mediator, David is a highly experienced litigation solilcitor. He uses his highly pragmatic approach to resolve difficult and seemingly intractable disputes. David has a relaxed approach whilst listening to parties needs and concerns and then steering them towards a resolution of their differences. David draws upon over 35 years of experience as a company and commercial litigation solicitor. His knowledge and understanding of the technical and procedural issues (and the costs) that can sometimes bog down parties in litigation help him to grasp very quickly the best route forward for the parties and where appropriate to press the parties to reality test their current position. David has a calm and relaxed style but he is not afraid of taking a "hands on" approach and being blunt with the parties where it is necessary. David is a partner in the niche commercial solicitors practice, Chandler Harris LLP. He is a fully accredited commercial mediator and a member of Civil Mediation Council. The cases and mediations David has worked on include: Director and shareholder disputes Intellectual Property and trade mark disputes Property and building disputes including disputes regarding covenants over retained land and misrepresentation Construction disputes Service charge and ground rent disputes Property damage cases Landlord and Tenant disputes Misrepresentation Personal Guarantee disputes Defamation Misuse of private information Passing off claims Music management contracts and royalties disputes GDPR claims Tolata Claims Boundary disputes Neighbour disputes Bridging finance disputes Rights of way disputes Prescriptive title claims Employment disputes Commercial Lease disputes High value and complex breach of contract cases FCA conduct and regulatory matters Disputes regarding unpaid professional fees Disputes regarding renewal of commercial leases Share purchase agreement litigation and disputes Complex partnership disputes and dissolutions Insolvency litigation including preference actions, disputed transfers at undervalue and claims against directors Defamation Paternity fraud cases Complex clinical negligence claims Disputes regarding share transfers within associate companies Company commercial matters Property and housing disrepair claims Leasehold extension disputes Employment disputes Disputes regarding unpaid professional fees Professional negligence claims Property litigation Construction cases Commercial lease dilapidations Inter company loan disputes Company unfair prejudice petitions Racial discrimination claims Personal Injury claims Workplace mediations Disputes regarding healthcare and welfare (including capacity issues re dementia and long term care and social services assessments) Sex and Gender discrimination claims Education disputes Solicitors negligence cases Possession claims and wrongful occupation cases Construction and property litigation and dispute Misuse of confidential information by employee and breach of employee duties Employment and unfair dismissal claims Nuisance claims Actions against the Police and CPS for malicious prosecution Conspiracy by unlawful means Employment tribunal matters Insolvency cases (including disputes with Liquidators and Trustees in Bankruptcy) Accountancy negligence cases Shareholder and director disputes Healthcare service contract disputes IT Consultancy and services disputes Libel and malicious falsehood disputes. Property disputes within families and claims made pursuant to the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996. Disputed fire damage and insurance claims Claims for professional negligence against solicitors, accountants, surveyors, architects, financial advisers and stock brokers. Disputes regarding breach of contract, interpretation of contracts and losses arising from breach of contract. Intellectual property disputes (including trade mark passing off and copyright claims) Website and url disputes. Complex property and shareholder disputes. Disputes between liquidators and company directors. Disputes between employers and employees, former employees, former directors. Disputes regarding computer software. URL and website litigation. Litigation regarding commercial agents and termination claims against principals. Credit Hire cases Disputed debts. Noise interference claims Disputes between directors of companies and receivers/administrators and banks regarding the powers of banks and the powers of receivers appointed by banks. Resolving boundary, land ownership and neighbour issues. Disputes regarding care home fees, private recovery and local authority funding. Mental capacity, powers of attorney and court of protection disputes. Complicated disputes regarding the prejudice of minority shareholders' interests. Clinical neglgence cases Personal injuries Disputes between companies regarding faulty goods and services and problems with the supply chain. Harrassment and false imprisonment proceedings. Disputes regarding asbestos pollution of properties Recent Feedback: "An astute tactition, a patient and skilled negotiator and an excellent communicator..” “…David is patient, thoughtful and very practical in his approach to problem solving…” "Started at 10AM, done and dusted by just gone 2 on a matter that had been dragging on for years. Both client and I very impressed. Would definitely use David again." “…David provides pragmatic advice and is very persuasive to parties in settlement negotiations. His skills lie in getting parties to understand their strengths and weaknesses, the costs of litigation, and attention to detail, whilst having a friendly manner…” "...Having had a recent mediation with David, I left very impressed. He managed the process with the upmost professionalism and was willing to go the extra mile to try and achieve a settlement. I have already recommended him to other clients!.." "David was fully up to speed on the case and dealt with a very difficult situation brilliantly. He was patient but forceful and managed to get a satisfactory solution for both sides. Much appreciated."