Maxwell John Harnden

Solicitor - Partner (Member)

SRA ID: 138706

I graduated from the University of Essex in 1984 and joined Gotelee in 2006 My approach is extremely commercial. I can help you to understand the legal implications of your business strategy so you can identify and manage legal risk. I always aim to tell you how to achieve your goals rather than tell you what you cannot do. I work hard to understand the dynamics of my clients’ businesses and to support the directors and managers in achieving their business goals. By taking time to really understand your business I can give you the most commercial and practical advice. I also act for railway infrastructure contractors providing advice on their contracts with Network Rail. You may think that this is a pretty unusual specialism. It came about because I was part of the legal team at the British Railways Board when the railways were privatised. As part of the privatisation we established 125 companies in 3 years which was no mean feat but it was great experience and led to my career long involvement in railway infrastructure contracts.