A practising barrister at specialist family law chambers 4 Paper Buildings since 2001, Harry Gates brings a wealth of experience to the table. Harry’s advice is most often sought in relation to the financial consequences of relationship breakdown. He has particular expertise in cases involving complicated asset structures, such as trusts and companies, or where assets are located overseas. Harry is recommended as a leading barrister in the major legal directories, who note his approachable style and meticulous preparation.

In 2018, Harry and fellow barrister Samantha Woodham founded The Divorce Surgery, the only organisation in the country where a couple can receive expert family law advice together. Its multi-award winning ‘One Couple, One Lawyer’ service has proved so popular that joint legal advice has become a firmly established feature of the family law landscape. The Divorce Surgery’s rise was recognised by the Financial Times in their list of the 50 most innovative law firms in Europe in 2019. Harry and Samantha were both individually commended by the judges in the Rule of Law and Access to Justice categories.

Away from the law, Harry is most often found in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside with his young family.