Harry Spurr
Mediator
Professional Overview
Harry Spurr is a leading commercial, property and civil mediator specialising in commercial contracts, shareholder disputes, property conflicts, professional negligence, public sector disputes and business relationships. A directory ranked mediator and former barrister, he combines extensive dispute resolution expertise with first hand business experience as the founder and director of successful companies in the renewable energy and drinks sectors.
Harry regularly mediates complex disputes involving businesses, property owners, professionals, public bodies and private individuals across the UK and internationally. Parties appreciate his commercial insight, calm and practical approach, and his ability to combine robust challenge with empathy to help parties reach resolution.
Testimonials
Experience & Mediation Approach
Commercial, property and shareholder disputes sit at the heart of Harry's mediation practice. He regularly mediates disputes involving commercial contracts, company and partnership conflicts, professional negligence claims, construction projects, public sector matters and complex property disputes.
Before focusing on mediation, Harry practised as a barrister from leading chambers and successfully founded and managed businesses in the renewable energy and drinks sectors. This combination of legal and commercial experience provides valuable insight into both the legal risks and business realities that influence settlement decisions.
His mediation experience includes shareholder and boardroom disputes, fiduciary duty claims, property and land disputes, development projects, financial services matters, infrastructure and energy disputes, employment issues and public sector conflicts. He is particularly experienced in disputes involving complex stakeholder relationships and significant commercial interests.
Organisations and individuals value Harry's calm, thoughtful and commercially focused style. He adapts his approach to the needs of the parties, helping them navigate difficult negotiations, assess risk realistically and identify practical solutions that support lasting resolution.
Expertise
- Employment & Workplace
- Private Client
- Commercial & Corporate
- Construction, Property & Planning
- Banking, Finance & Insurances
- Public Sector & Governance
- Culture, Lifestyle & Sport
- Equality & Social Justice
- Industry, Energy & Environment
- International Trade & Competition
- Healthcare & Personal Matters
- Technology, Media & IP
Languages
- English
- French (basic)
Memberships
Civil Mediation Council Working Group on Commercial Mediation
Publications
Harry regularly writes and speaks about mediation, and has published several episodes of a podcast on mediation tactics: Moments in Mediation. Find more info here.