Called to the Bar 1998

Barry Harwood practises in employment law, police regulation and sports law and general regulation. He accepts instructions from solicitors, various organisations and from the public under the Bar Direct Public Access Scheme.

Employment Law.

Barry Harwood has substantial experience in many complex discrimination claims.  He has dealt with high profile, lengthy, and difficult employment discrimination cases.  Previously he was an employed barrister, working as Head of Legal Services at a large employers' organisation, where he was representing more than 900 companies from SME, to blue chip, corporate, international and global employers, he was responsible for providing employment law advice, advocacy and training.  He has also worked for Eversheds LLP.

He gained Partner level management experience, in positions, including Head of Employment Law and Director of Employment and Training at well known regional solicitors firms.

Barry Harwood also holds two senior fractional academic appointments, and is an advocacy trainer for Lincoln's Inn , he is a Senior Lecturer in Law, and subject leader in Employment Law on the (BVC)  Bar Vocational Course at Manchester Metropolitan University.  He is also an Associate Law Lecturer for the Open University.

EAT Cases:

DHL Excel Supply Chain Ltd. -v- Mr. M. Davies
Ms C Short (Appeal No 2) -v- P.J Hayman & Co Ltd.
Bevan -v- Royal Bank of Scotland (ICR 2880 682)

General Regulatory Law, Police Law, Sports Law and Appeals

Barry Harwood also acts in cases before the GMC, GOC, CDC, NMC, GSCC, GTC, HPC, and police disiplinary boards (and is a former police officer). He defends professionals in all disciplines facing professional misconduct, competence, and impairment allegations. Barry Harwood also advises on appeals and judicial reviews from regulatory hearings.

Barry Harwood also acts and advises in Sports Law cases, including both sports regulation and sports related employment law.

Professional Memberships and Appointments:

British Association for Sport and the Law
Employment Lawyers Association
Industrial Law Society
Member of the Bar Council equality and diversity committeecontent