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David has substantial technical knowledge, experience and expertise in managing complex and critical problems, and he seeks to ensure that all projects dealt with by the team are effectively coordinated and properly resourced.

After qualifying at a major London firm, David specialised in commercial litigation, gaining experience in a range of substantial disputes, often involving household names. He joined Aaron & Partners LLP in 2004, balancing family ties (he is a native of North East Wales) and continuing quality of work.

With this commercial litigation background, David is a passionate believer in the need to achieve a commercial solution, and of the role of effective project management in the delivery of legal services. He has lectured in dispute management, emergency remedies and alternative dispute resolution.

He was an early adopter of the process of mediation, in which he has extensive experience and is a CEDR accredited mediator. His technical understanding, industry knowledge and commercial focus can be a significant asset in mediations involving, for example, engineering and energy related issues.

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David's Latest Articles

Who's Surrey Now Finch Comes Home To Roost

Who's Surrey Now? Finch Comes Home to Roost

16 July 2024

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Onshore Wind Article

Onshore Wind (Finally) Brought in From the Cold

08 July 2024

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Implications Of The Supreme Court Decision In Finch V. Surrey County Council

Oil Just Stopped: Implications of the Supreme Court Decision in Finch v. Surrey County Council

21 June 2024

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David Harries is a calm voice of experience throughout litigation. He ably contributes to both legal argument and overall commercial strategy plans.
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David is extremely knowledgeable, passionate and commercial. He provides a great service to his clients always fighting their corner and trying to find creative solutions to their issues. he is always on hand and nothing is too big or small for him to deal with.
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Aaron and Partners has always punched well above its weight. Headed by the very passionate David Harries it does exceptional work for its clients. They have been at the cutting edge of renewable energy schemes.
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David Harries is a stand-out partner who is totally on top of the cases.
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David heads the team at Aaron & Partners LLP and is noted for his expertise on energy projects.
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David Harries is listed as a recommended individual for Projects, energy and natural resources – Energy – North West.
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David Harries is an energy specialist who leads with great style and has the experience to match.
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David Harries has extensive experience advising on rural diversification schemes, with an emphasis on renewable energy schemes.
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David Harries is listed as a recommended individual for Real Estate – Planning and Environment – North West.
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David Harries is listed as a recommended individual for Dispute Resolution – Commercial litigation – Elsewhere in the North West.
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David Harries has particular expertise in energy, engineering, construction and IT disputes.
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