Criminal Defence Barrister · Auckland
Facing a Criminal Charge?
You need an experienced Criminal Defence Barrister like Harry in your corner from the start. If you are facing a criminal charge, or are concerned you may be charged with an offence, contact Harry for a confidential consultation.
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About Harry
Criminal Defence Nationwide
Harry is a highly regarded criminal defence barrister 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. Harry practises exclusively in criminal defence.
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.
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.
Historic sexual offending
Experienced defence in allegations of historic or non-recent sexual offending, requiring careful handling of delayed complaint and evidential issues.
Violence & assault
Defending all assault-related charges, from common assault to serious violent offending.
Fraud & financial crime
Representation in fraud, money laundering, and regulatory or white-collar criminal matters, including complex financial prosecutions.
Organised crime
Experienced representation in complex, multi-defendant prosecutions involving allegations of organised criminal activity.
Murder & manslaughter
Experienced defence in the most serious criminal cases, including murder and manslaughter charges heard in the High Court.
Firearms offences
Defending charges under the Arms Act, including unlawful possession, unlawful use, and firearms offending connected to other charges.
Cybercrime
Defence in cases involving unauthorised computer access, online fraud, and other offending connected to computers and digital devices.
Family violence
Defending charges arising from family and domestic relationships, including assault, breach of protection orders, and related offending.
Drink driving & traffic offences
Representation in drink driving, disqualified driving, and other traffic-related criminal charges, including limited licence applications.
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.