Jack is a tenacious advocate with a pragmatic and solution-orientated focus.”

The Legal 500 2024, Family: Divorce and Financial Remedy

Jack is frequently instructed in cases with complex issues involving companies, farms, trusts, pensions, pre/post nuptial agreements, foreign and inherited wealth, and cases involving disputes about matrimonial / non-matrimonial property and intervenor issues, as well as cases involving more modest means.

An empathetic and pragmatic advocate, Jack is known for his ability swiftly narrow down the key issues. He will strive to achieve settlement wherever possible but will take a robust approach if litigation is inevitable. Some examples of his recent cases include:

  • Successfully representing a spouse in their support of an intervenor in an application for the return of monies loaned to the spouses to buy a property during the course of their marriage.
  • Successfully opposing a notice of an application to show cause on the basis that the agreement struck between the parties was unfair in relation to pensions.
  • Successfully negotiating a settlement in a multi-million-pound case involving a family business, serious conduct allegations, allegations of significant dissipation of matrimonial assets, and ‘add-back’ arguments.
  • Capital and pension issues in a more modest case arising from one spouse having a significantly reduced life expectancy.
  • A case in which conduct, arising from findings of domestic abuse and coercive and controlling behaviour in Children Act proceedings, is being pursued in financial remedy proceedings.

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Jack is a tenacious advocate with a pragmatic and solution-orientated focus.”

The Legal 500 2024, Family: Divorce and Financial Remedy

Jack is very thorough and he’s passionate about getting the right outcomes for the client. ‘He is a very skilful and thoughtful advocate.’ ‘He is practical and pragmatic.’ ‘One of his greatest attributes is his ability to under promise and then over deliver’.”

Chambers UK 2024, Family: Matrimonial Finance

Jack is highlighted for his strong work across a range of family matters. He practises predominantly in financial remedy work. ‘He is a strong, robust advocate who is able to strike up a good rapport with instructing solicitors and clients alike’. ‘He is able to advise clients on often complex and difficult situations in an empathetic yet robust manner’. ‘He is whip smart and an eloquent advocate’.”

Chambers UK 2023, Family: Matrimonial Finance

An eloquent advocate who exudes warmth and charm.”

Legal 500 2023, Divorce & Financial Remedy

Jack is extremely bright, knowledgeable and enthusiastic with a strong attention to detail. He has an excellent manner with clients, immediately making them feel reassured, supported and confident that they are in the best of hands. ‘His advocacy skills are first-class and he is always extremely well prepared. He is attentive to solicitors and does an exceptional job throughout.’ “

Chambers UK 2022, Family/Matrimonial

He is extremely well-prepared and approachable. He provides realistic advice, and is always willing to go the extra mile for a client.”

Legal 500 2022, Family and children law

Jack is extremely bright, knowledgeable and enthusiastic with a strong attention to detail. He has an excellent manner with clients, immediately making them feel reassured, supported and confident that they are in the best of hands. ‘His advocacy skills are first-class and he is always extremely well prepared. He is attentive to solicitors and does an exceptional job throughout.”

Chambers UK 2022, Family/Matrimonial

Jack is enthusiastic and has an excellent client manner. He narrows down the key issues swiftly and works very hard to reach an amicable settlement while never forgetting the clients’ objectives. He is tenacious in his approach, leaving clients reassured and fully supported.”

Chambers UK 2021, Family/Matrimonial

Good on his feet and great with clients.”

Legal 500 2021, Family and Children Law

  • Qualifications & awards:

    • LLB Hons (Queen Mary, University of London): First Class
    • BPTC (The City of Law School): Outstanding.

  • Professional memberships:

    • The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn
    • The Family Law Bar Association
    • Bar Pro Bono Unit
    • The Western Circuit

  • Additional information:

    Jack is originally from Devon and moved to London to undertake his legal education and training. After reading law at Queen Mary, University of London Jack joined the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn and undertook the BPTC at The City Law School. Jack returned to the West Country to undertake his pupillage at St John’s Chambers in October 2013 under the supervision of Nick Miller, Dianne Martin, and Zoe Saunders. Upon successful completion of his pupillage Jack accepted an offer of Tenancy in October 2014.

  • Jack Harris is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.