Harry RedwoodCriminal defence barrister · Auckland

About

Harry Redwood

Harry is a highly regarded criminal defence barrister based in Auckland, representing clients across New Zealand in all areas of criminal law. With experience in criminal defence at both the New Zealand Bar and the Victorian Bar in Australia, he provides strategic, high-level defence in complex and serious criminal cases.

Harry has experience defending clients facing charges ranging from drug offences and violence to fraud and other serious prosecutions. He was recommended in Doyle’s Guide’s Leading Criminal Defence Lawyers — Auckland list in 2024 and 2026.

He is known as a skilled and tenacious courtroom advocate, combining meticulous preparation with strategic, outcome-focused defence. He regularly appears in the District Court and High Court in serious and high-profile matters, including sensitive and complex sexual offence prosecutions.

Harry is a member of Atlas Chambers, located at Level 24, 151 Queen Street, Auckland 1010.

Harry Redwood, criminal defence barrister, Auckland

Peer recognition

Recognised criminal defence barrister — Doyle’s Guide

Doyle’s Guide ranks lawyers using peer surveys and interviews with clients and industry bodies. Criminal law rankings are based solely on peer review and are independently compiled.

Doyle’s Guide 2024 — Recommended, Criminal Law
Recommended — 2024
Doyle’s Guide 2026 — Recommended, Criminal Law
Recommended — 2026
“Recommended” Leading Criminal Defence Lawyer in Auckland — Doyle's Guide.

Contact

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