Harry Angelides Llb
Barrister
I have long experience both in business and as legal counsel.
I have been involved in property investment/development, social housing/HMOs, children’s homes, and student accommodation.
My legal practice specialises in all property matters, including residential/commercial leases, land, and development issues. I also practise in commercial contract/tort, as well as Trusts and Estates. My business experience augments my legal practice, allowing a greater depth of understanding and knowledge, leading to practical as well as legal solutions for clients.
Nationality:
British / Cyprus
Authorisation to Practise
I am authorised to exercise rights of audience before every UK court in relation to all proceedings.
Registered as a Public Access Practitioner.
Licenced to practise law in the State of New York, USA.
Insured by Bar Mutual for Professional Liability with £500K cover.
Education & Legal Qualifications
1982 – 1985
University of the South Bank LLb Hons. (Law) Grade: 2:1
1985 – 1986
College of Law
1987
Called to the Bar at Lincolns Inn (23/07/1987)
1994
Member NY State Bar Association (12/07/1994)
Legal Work Experience
Pupilage etc.
Outdoor Clerk: Derrick & Co. Solicitors.
Outdoor Clerk: Rosenberg’s Solicitors.
Court Interpreter (Greek to English) for various solicitors firms.
1st Six Months Pupilage: Chambers of, E.G. Nugee QC (now Wilberforce Chambers). 3 New Square, Lincoln’s Inn. Pupil Master: Mr. Nicholas Warren (now The Hon.Mr Justice Warren (Ch.Div.). Areas of Practise: Property, Trusts; Estates; Wills and General Chancery (contentious and non-contentious) work. Worked whilst in Chambers with, as they then were, Christopher Nugee (now Lord Justice of Appeal) and Terrance Etherton (until recently Master of the Rolls, now Baron Etherton).
2nd Six Pupillage & Squatting: Chambers of Michael West QC. 1 Grey’s Inn Square, Grey’s Inn. Pupil Master: Mr. Ivor Frank: Varied Criminal Defence work, including Magistrates/Crown Court Trials. Whilst in Chambers did work for various barristers including Pat Scotland (as she then was, now Baroness Scotland of Asthal PC QC) and Micheal West QC.
Chambers (Historic)
4 Kings Bench Walk, Temple
Chambers of Marie Clare Sparrow
Barrister Web The Internet Chambers
Echelon Chambers
Chambers of Tam Latymer
Current Legal Practice/Chambers
UK Law Consultancy
No.2, Wythburn Court, 34 Seymour Place, London W1H 7NS (sole practitioner).
Areas of Practice
UK Property:
Chancery/civil practice: including Landlord and Tenant (residential and commercial); HMO legal issues; Boundary Disputes; Adverse Possession; Landlord Possession Actions. Charging Orders; Applications for Orders for Sale of Property; Applications to set aside: Statutory Demands; Default Judgments; Enforcement Actions; and Validation Orders; Contentious Probate. Numerous High Court Interlocutory matters and trials.
Company; Commercial; and Insolvency:
Focusing on commercial law and contracts, especially cross-border and international agreements/disputes. Shareholder agreements/disputes, including liquidation and individual bankruptcy; Company Insolvency and Winding Up.
Criminal Law:
Practising in General Crime, mainly Crown Court trials.
(Names have been removed to protect confidentiality).
Civil
G v. AC Limited:
Commercial Landlord & Tenant dispute; application to set aside Judgement involving substantial company issues. Together with an application to unfreeze bank accounts.
M v S:
A trial before the Land Valuation Tribunal: involving a boundary dispute under the Land Registration Act 2003 and an adverse possession claim.
Inland Revenue v. AME Limited:
A High Court application to set aside a freezing order over company bank accounts obtained by the Inland Revenue for a debt of £70,000.
M v. C:
An application for an Order for Sale over five properties for a judgement debt of £1,250,000, High Court Trial over three days.
Re: RT Ltd:
Advising on a corporate dispute: Involving share transfers.
Re: WS:
Application to set aside a Statutory Demand and annul a Bankruptcy Order.
Re: Shooter Hill Road:
Lease Extension and Alterations Dispute.
LMS Ltd. v. RP.
Application to set aside Judgement obtained in Default.
Re: Fieldhead Gardens:
Advising on Title Deeds in a development.
CEC Ltd. v OI Inc.:
Commercial Lease dispute involving a US Company.
K v Hampshire CC:
Judicial Review case regarding placement of a child in a care home.
A Ltd v. S:
Commercial Property dispute involving forfeiture of a Pub Tenancy.
D v PJB:
Personal Injury case involving White Finger Vibration syndrome.
W v S:
Mediation of a Commercial Tenancy dispute.
GTC v SI Ltd:
International contract dispute involving the validity of an exclusivity agreement and frustration.
A Ltd v. B Ltd:
Complex dispute involving a residential Lease; disrepair; responsibility for repairs; lease rectification and extension.
Re: H. Estate:
Probate matter involving a beneficiary dispute with the administrator of the Estate.
LB Camden v P:
Breach of HMO Regulations regarding S257 Housing Act 2004.
Crime
R v C:
Burglary and Affray. Crown Court trial.
R v W:
Bexley Youth Court: Breach of Dispersal Order.
R v. C:
Affray. Crown Court trial.
R v. D:
Magistrates Court Trial. Speeding at high speed-disqualification
R v. F:
Yardswood Detention Centre: Bail Application under the Immigration Acts.
R v N:
Crown Court Affray trial; multi-handed Defence trial that continued for three weeks
Main
Directorships
1987-1993 / Tamadon Ltd:
Founder and Managing Director of a company providing short stay.
Accommodation for Homeless persons.
1993-2008 / Raleigh Care Ltd:
Founder and Managing Director of a company providing Residential Children’s Homes for young adults with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties.
1994-1996 / Delta Auto Securities Ltd:
Partner in a firm supplying and distributing vehicle security products.
1995-1996 / Security Escort Services Ltd:
Founder and Managing Director transporting young adults in secure transport to and from secure units/prisons.
2004-2008 / Beachsilver Ltd:
Founder and Director of a high-end boutique property development company refurbishing apartments in Knightsbridge and Kensington. Partners with an Architecture Practice that fully manages these projects.
2000-2004 / Bevlodge Ltd:
Founder and Managing Director of a company providing accommodation and care services for Asylum Seekers, particularly victims of torture and persons with substantial medical and mental health issues.
2003-2004 / Raleigh Care Homes Ltd:
Founder and Managing Director of a residential care homes company, looking after Adults with Moderate to Severe Learning Disabilities.
2004-2006 / Form, Space & Order Ltd:
Non-executive Director and legal counsel of a High-Quality Italian Kitchen and Furniture Company.
2016 to Present / Student Space Ltd:
Director of a Student Accommodation business. Business professional managed.
Memberships
Chancery Bar Association
The Property Bar Association
Member of the National Residential Landlords Association
Other Qualifications General Activities
Fluent Modern Greek
Yoga; Reading; Cycling; and Walking
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