Harpreet Giani is a Direct Access barrister specialising in commercial, family, property, employment and criminal law:
Commercial: contract disputes, debt recovery, company law
Family: financial remedies, child arrangements, divorce
Property: landlord & tenant, possession, co-ownership
Employment: unfair dismissal, discrimination, contracts
Criminal: defence in Magistrates’ & Crown Court
Harpreet provides advice and representation across a broad range of legal matters, including:
Commercial law: breach of contract, company law disputes, debt recovery, misrepresentation, commercial leases, partnership and shareholder disagreements, and enforcement proceedings
Family law: financial remedy claims, matrimonial finance, divorce, child arrangements, parental disputes, and non-molestation orders
Property law: residential and commercial landlord and tenant disputes, possession claims, lease interpretation, boundary disputes, co-ownership issues, trusts of land (TOLATA), and adverse possession claims
Employment law: unfair dismissal, redundancy, discrimination claims, whistleblowing, restrictive covenants, TUPE, and breach of contract in employment contexts
Criminal law: defence in Crown Court and Magistrates’ Court proceedings, including fraud, serious crime, motoring offences, and general criminal matters
Commercial Law
Harpreet has extensive experience in commercial litigation, acting for businesses and individuals in contractual disputes, debt recovery, misrepresentation, and company law matters. He regularly appears in the County Court and High Court, providing strategic advice from pre-action stages through to trial. He is particularly skilled in cases involving complex contractual interpretation and multi-party disputes.
Family Law
Harpreet represents clients in a wide range of family law matters, with a focus on financial remedies following divorce or separation, child arrangements, and parental disputes. His empathetic but firm advocacy style ensures clients feel supported through sensitive proceedings while maintaining a clear focus on achieving practical, fair outcomes.
Property Law
Harpreet advises on both residential and commercial property disputes. His work includes possession claims, lease renewals, service charge disputes, co-ownership and beneficial interest claims, and adverse possession matters. He acts for landlords, tenants, property owners, and businesses, offering pragmatic and commercially focused solutions.
Employment Law
Harpreet regularly advises and represents both employees and employers in unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, and contractual disputes. His balanced approach and knowledge of both sides of employment litigation make him a valuable advocate in Employment Tribunal and civil proceedings alike.
Criminal Law
Harpreet has a busy criminal practice, defending clients in both the Crown Court and Magistrates’ Courts. His experience spans serious and general criminal matters, including fraud, violent offences, motoring offences, and regulatory prosecutions. He is known for his meticulous preparation and persuasive advocacy before juries and judges.
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