Philip has been a construction lawyer for over 20 years. He joined Wright Hassall to head up the Construction Unit in 2001. He advises on the full range of construction issues acting for specialist subcontractors, contractors, employers and insurers. He has contributed to books on professional negligence, set-off in the construction industry and to a Lloyds Practical Guide on Professional Negligence and Insurance Law. He has also written articles for a number of construction journals.
Philip is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and is a Chartered Arbitrator. He is also an Adjudicator appointed by various panels including RIBA, The Chartered Institute of Building, The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and the Technology and Construction Solicitors Association. In addition, he is a CEDR Accredited Mediator and has rights of audience in the High Court.
Chambers UK 2009
Based in Leamington Spa, this compact team provides a range of construction advice to regional developers, housing associations, contractors and specialist subcontractors. The team is primarily known for its contentious construction work, having recently acted for an employer in a fascinating dispute relating to a steam railway and represented an electrical contractor in disputes with four major banking and IT centres at Canary Wharf. Impressed commentators are adamant that “this efficient and reputable team can take on the larger firms splendidly.” Philip Harris heads the team and is its undoubted star. “He has enormous knowledge of the construction industry” and is praised for his meticulous preparation.
Background
Before joining Wright Hassall, Philip was a Partner in the Construction Team at Merricks in Birmingham. He qualified in 1985 at Edge and Ellison (now Hammonds, Birmingham) before becoming a Partner at Neil F Jones, a specialist construction firm in 1990.
Interests
Philip enjoys walking, gardening, cinema, theatre and live music.
