Partner at Irwin Mitchell
Head of Family Law Birmingham
Kevin specialises in financial aspects of relationship breakdown particularly involving high value and complex disputes frequently with an international dimension. He is considered a national heavyweight in this respect handling high profile “big money” cases.
Through his reputation as a family lawyer, Kevin has over the years represented a number of well-known sporting personalities, who have subsequently sought to consult him in all manner of sport-related legal issues.
Such is his reputation and experience, particularly in Football, he is frequently instructed to advise upon the most complex and high-profile of legal issues (e.g. The Lord Steven’s enquiry into “Bungs” in football). His client profile is impressive, including numerous Premiership Football Players, Managers and Clubs, in what is a rapidly expanding area of the practice. Kevin heads the Sports Law Group within the firm, and continues to achieve a growing national reputation in this niche area.
"the superb Kevin Harris-James leads the team and clients praise his ability to remain 'calm and sensible' in highly emotive times."
Legal 500 - 2007/08