Harry Bond

Professional Biography
Personal Biography

Where/when you studied: Bachelor of Honours Law Degree at University of Manchester – 2021-2024

Professional expertise before joining the firm: None

When you joined the firm: 11 June 2024

Department responsibilities (within the firm): I am responsible for preparing all forms of criminal defence cases. This requires strong interpersonal skills to allow me to communicate effectively with clients, whether that be in one of our offices, in prison or at court. I am also in the process of completing my Police Station Representative Accreditation Scheme to allow me to assist clients for interviews who have been arrested and detained at the police station.

Areas of special legal expertise: General Criminal Defence

Name: Harry Bond

Position: Paralegal

Where educated: Golborne High School, Winstanley College & University of Manchester

First job: Football Referee

Hobbies: Going to the gym, Manchester United season ticket holder, going out with my friends

Favourite food: Steak (rare!)

Favourite film: Avengers Endgame

Favourite group/artist: The Weeknd

Ultimate holiday destination: Los Angeles

Favourite sport/team: Manchester United

Favourite book: Sir Alex Ferguson’s Autobiography

Likes: Football, Marvel, Star Wars, The Walking Dead, the gym, music, concerts and festivals

Dislikes: Slow walkers

Personal ambition: To become a solicitor

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