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
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
Managing Director, TH Property Group
“David Okafor is simply the best employment lawyer I have worked with. He managed a sensitive tribunal matter with total discretion and achieved an outcome that exceeded our expectations.”
Fiona Blake
HR Director, Nexus Distribution Ltd
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.