Anthony Harrison

Anthony is a dedicated advocate with a proven track record for securing positive results for his clients. He has developed a varied practice over several years, defending clients who face the gravest charges . He also specialises in more niche areas of crime including protestor cases, courts martial and social security fraud. He prides himself in his meticulous approach to cases and his strong rapport with clients.

Anthony is also an experienced junior having been led in several cases of murder, complex fraud and conspiracies involving drugs and violence.

Anthony has a growing appellate practice, regularly advising on appeals against conviction and sentence. Within his first year of practice, he persuaded the Court of Appeal to adopt his construction of key social security legislation thereby quashing his clients benefit fraud convictions. The case is reported, R v Passmore [2008] 1 Cr. App. R. 12, and is a leading authority in the field of benefit fraud.