Our Partners
Each partner brings decades of specialist expertise and a personal commitment to your matter.
James Harrison
Managing Partner — Corporate & Commercial
Called to the Bar in 1991. 30+ years advising FTSE 250 companies on M&A, restructuring, and complex commercial contracts. Ranked in Chambers UK.
Victoria Cheng
Partner — Commercial Property
Specialist in high-value commercial acquisitions, development finance, and landlord-tenant disputes. Ranked in Legal 500 for three consecutive years.
David Okafor
Partner — Employment & Dispute Resolution
Handles complex employment tribunal cases, whistleblowing claims, and commercial disputes up to High Court level. 20 years at the employment bar.
37+
Years Experience
A Firm Built on Principle
Harrison & Partners was founded in 1987 by Sir Richard Harrison QC with a commitment to commercial excellence and absolute client integrity. That philosophy has guided every appointment, every case, and every partner decision we have made. We are not a large City firm trying to be everything to everyone. We are a focused specialist practice, recognised in both Legal 500 and Chambers UK, providing expert counsel in the areas where we genuinely excel.
- Ranked in Legal 500 & Chambers UK
- No unnecessary jargon — ever
- Senior partner involvement on every matter
- Fixed-fee options for most corporate work
What Clients Say About Our Partners
The relationships our partners build are why clients keep coming back
“James Harrison personally guided us through a complex management buyout. His commercial acumen and calm under pressure were invaluable throughout a six-month process.”
Sophie Nkrumah
Corporate Client · CEO, Volta Healthcare Ltd
“Victoria Cheng has handled over £40m of acquisitions for us. She knows exactly what matters commercially and doesn't waste time on irrelevant detail. Exceptional.”
Tariq Hassan
Property Developer · Managing Director, TH Property Group
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Trusted in the City since 1987
Each with 20+ years experience
Three consecutive years
Across all practice areas
Work Directly With a Partner
Your matter is handled by senior counsel from day one — not passed to a team of juniors.