Commercial & Property Disputes
With wide-ranging experience, Barry has acted in cases from substantial commercial matters to neighbour disputes over a few inches of land. He has an excellent track record, with a high percentage of settlements, even in seemingly impossible cases. As a recognised expert, Barry has lectured, trained and published articles on many topics. He takes a flexible approach to this role, experienced in working solo, jointly with solicitors, advising and representing parties. Whether it be a fast track, multi-track, tribunal, injunction, tricky application or you simply need a senior advocate to fight your small claim for you, Barry is always happy to help if available. He takes a long-term view of relationships when it comes to fees. If available, Barry would prefer to be in court fighting your case or advising you on how to get the best out of your case. Barry covers: - Commercial, Business Disputes & Money Claims - Contract and Tort Disputes - Costs - in particular defendant work, including attending detailed assessments nationally and regular appearances at the Senior Courts Costs Office (SCCO) - Property Disputes - including landlord & tenant (commercial and residential), boundary and rights of way disputes - Building Disputes - Employment Law - Professional Negligence - Road Traffic Accidents (including credit hire)
Testimonials
I just wanted to thank you [Barry Havenhand] for all your help with our recent hearing. Your professionalism was very much appreciated and just having you there with us was worth every penny!
I have spoken with our client this morning who is over the moon with the outcome of yesterday's hearing. He said that [Barry] was great, on top of it all and well prepared! Many thanks for your help in this matter.
Earlier this week we passed brief to Barry Havenhand - it was unwinnable as judicial opinion was firmly against us. You know what? He won!
Privacy Notice
This privacy notice explains how, why and for how long Barry Havenhand will process or retain your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
If Barry has been instructed by you, your litigation friend, your solicitor or agent, or through a pro bono referral, it is necessary to process your personal data in order to provide legal services. This may include advising on the prospects of litigation, advising on the value of a claim, representation at hearings or trial, and reviewing legal issues or evidence.
Recipients of your data
Depending on the nature of your case, data may be shared with courts and tribunals, your solicitors or agents, witnesses, experts, other legal representatives, ombudsmen or regulators, education and examining bodies, and current, past or prospective employers.
Special categories of data
Some matters require processing special category personal data, including information about health, ethnicity, religion, trade union membership, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal allegations and convictions. Such data will only be processed where necessary to represent you or advise on your claim.
Retention
Your personal data will be retained for no longer than necessary and, where possible, anonymised. In general, records relating to cases are retained for at least six years to comply with professional obligations under the Bar Code of Conduct and tax record-keeping obligations.
Once your case has concluded and any fees have been paid, only the personal data necessary for regulatory compliance, conflict checking, defence of complaints or fee disputes, and reference in future similar cases will be retained.
Your rights
You may request confirmation that your personal data is being processed, request a copy of that data, request rectification of inaccurate data, object to certain processing, request restriction of processing, or request erasure where the GDPR permits it. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time, although doing so may mean Barry can no longer provide the legal services requested.
Security
Appropriate physical and technical measures are taken to safeguard your personal data and prevent unauthorised access, accidental loss, misuse or disclosure.
Complaints or queries
If you have any questions about this privacy notice, or how your personal data is used, please email clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk or the clerks at clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk, or call 01823 247 247.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Further information is available at ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/.
Work with Barry
Send us your details and a member of the clerking team will be in touch. Or call us now on 01823 247 247.