Criminal DefenceBarrister in Auckland
Harry is a criminal defence barrister based in Auckland, representing clients across New Zealand in all areas of criminal law. With criminal defence experience at both the New Zealand Bar and the Victorian Bar in Australia, Harry has built a strong reputation for strategic, high-level defence in complex and serious criminal cases.
If you are facing a criminal charge, or are concerned you may be charged with an offence, contact Harry for a confidential consultation.
Peer recognition
Recognised by Doyle's Guide
Harry was recommended in Doyle's Guide's Leading Criminal Defence Lawyers — Auckland list in 2024, and again in 2026.
Practice areas
Criminal defence — Auckland & nationwide
Harry accepts instructions across all areas of criminal law, with strategic, high-level defence in complex and serious cases.
Serious criminal charges
Defence of serious criminal charges including violence, drug offending, and other offences in the District Court and High Court.
Drug offences
Experienced representation in cases involving drug supply, importation, manufacture, and possession.
Sexual offences
Specialist defence in sensitive and complex sexual offence prosecutions.
Violence & assault
Defending all assault-related charges, from common assault to serious violent offending including murder and manslaughter.
Fraud & financial crime
Representation in fraud, deception, and white-collar criminal matters, including complex financial prosecutions.
Criminal appeals
Advice and representation in conviction appeals and sentence appeals.
Regulatory & white-collar crime
Acting in prosecutions brought by regulatory agencies and in complex commercial-related criminal cases.
Selected outcomes
Recent case examples
Harry has appeared in a wide range of matters over the years. Some recent examples are set out below.
Browse by year
2026
6 selected case examples
- Outcome
All charges withdrawn
Charges of manufacturing methamphetamine and arson. Following discussions with the Crown, all charges were withdrawn prior to trial.
- Outcome
Name suppression granted
Charges of possession of objectionable material. Name suppression granted for the client until trial.
- Outcome
Permanent name suppression granted
Permanent name suppression granted for a connected person in a high-profile case.
- Outcome
Drug-dealing charge reduced
A charge of supplying Class C cannabis was reduced by negotiation with Police to possession of a Class C controlled drug.
- Outcome
Fine imposed for seventh disqualified-driving charge
Sentenced to a $1,000 fine, with the court taking account of medical conditions that prevented other sentences being served.
- Outcome
EM bail granted
Multiple methamphetamine-manufacturing charges arising from a complex Police operation. Granted electronically monitored bail until trial.
Every case turns on its own facts. Past results do not guarantee a particular outcome in another matter.