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Harry Snook

Harry Snook is an accomplished Director and In‑House Counsel at Oracle Law Global, bringing over 20 years of legal experience to the firm. A Barrister and member of the Bar of England and Wales, Harry is widely recognised for his expertise in Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Aviation Law, Regulatory Compliance, and Cross‑Border Disputes.

Throughout his career, Harry has acted in high‑value, complex, and multi‑jurisdictional matters, advising businesses across a range of regulated sectors. His commercial judgment, technical precision, and deep understanding of operational risk make him a trusted adviser to airlines, MROs (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul providers), state‑linked entities, and multinational companies.

Harry’s litigation practice spans international arbitration, high‑court proceedings, and multi‑party commercial disputes. He is known for handling contentious matters involving aviation, energy, finance, sanctions, and cross‑border commercial agreements.

  • Aviation & Airlines Acting for airlines, MROs, aircraft lessors, and aviation service companies in high‑value commercial disputes, compliance matters, and operational risk management.
  • Commercial & Corporate Law Advising on contract governance, corporate risk structures, mergers & acquisitions, negotiation strategy, and multi‑jurisdictional commercial transactions.
  • Cross‑Border Litigation & Arbitration Extensive experience before the English courts, LCIA, ICC, and other international tribunals.
  • Regulatory & Compliance Advising on sanctions exposure, regulatory obligations, cross‑border compliance and complex industry‑specific rules.
  • Strategic Contract Governance Designing and implementing governance frameworks, liability structures, dispute‑resolution mechanisms, and EU‑wide contractual harmonisation.
Leadership & Role

Within Oracle Law Global, Harry:

  • Leads high‑stakes commercial litigation and international arbitration matters
  • Provides strategic advisory to major aviation and corporate clients
  • Oversees large‑scale global claims portfolios
  • Supports cross‑border operations across Europe, Africa and Asia
  • Works closely with senior management on risk mitigation, governance and corporate strategy

Harry’s leadership combines litigation strength with commercial foresight, ensuring that legal strategies support clients’ long‑term operational and business objectives.

Representative Achievements
  • Acting for a prominent MRO provider in three major international contractual disputes valued between US$20 million and US$35 million, involving defendants in the United States, Moldova and Singapore.
  • Successfully represented an airline in its appeal against an HMRC demand of £1.6 million, concerning alleged non‑compliance with the UK Inward Processing regime for imported aircraft engines and spare parts.
  • Advising a Cypriot company in a US$3.7 million brokerage‑fee dispute against a Georgian airline.
  • Successfully represented a claimant in a US$400 million LCIA arbitration concerning breach of a joint‑venture agreement with a state broadcasting corporation.
  • Represented a claimant in a US$189 million LCIA arbitration relating to dividend entitlements.
  • Acted for a Qatar‑based reinsurer in a US$20 million ICC arbitration involving allegations of fraud and bribery under an insurance treaty.
  • Managed a global claims portfolio for a major European aviation company, overseeing thousands of contested debt claims worth millions of euros across the English courts, arbitral tribunals, and multiple foreign jurisdictions.
  • Represented major airlines in high‑value disputes involving aircraft leasing, maintenance obligations, and engine overhaul agreements, achieving favourable settlements that protected operational continuity.
  • Negotiated resolutions concerning ownership and maintenance of metering infrastructure and installation of smart systems for aviation‑related operations.
  • Led a complete pan‑European contractual overhaul for a major international energy and electrical company, harmonising all commercial agreements across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Drafted and standardised framework agreements for supply, maintenance, and service operations, reducing litigation exposure and enhancing regulatory alignment.
  • Advised on strategic contract governance, implementing liability limitations, enhanced performance metrics, and bespoke dispute‑resolution provisions.
  • Collaborated with senior stakeholders and in‑house teams to develop a unified EU‑wide contractual structure supporting scalability and operational efficiency.
Approach

Harry’s approach is defined by:

  • Deep understanding of clients’ operational and commercial realities
  • Rigorous legal analysis balanced with strategic, commercial judgement
  • Strong negotiation ability and clarity in high‑pressure environments
  • A solutions‑focused mindset adapted to cross‑border risks
  • Clear, structured advisory aligned with long‑term client objectives

His clients value his ability to simplify complex issues while driving effective, results‑oriented legal strategies.

Thought Leadership

Harry is recognised as a thought leader in Aviation Law, Commercial Litigation, and Cross‑Border Disputes.

He has:

  • Delivered keynote sessions at aviation and legal conferences on regulatory compliance, litigation strategy, and international dispute trends
  • Published articles in leading legal journals on aviation disputes, contractual risk management, and MRO‑sector developments
  • Served as a panel speaker on the future of aviation litigation and evolving complexities in global commercial disputes
  • Fluent in English
HARRY
Director | In-House Counsel
  • Holborn Gate, 330 High Holborn
    London WC1V 7QH
  • +44 020 3051 5060
  • info@oraclelawglobal.com

Areas of Expertise

  • Aviation Law
  • Company Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Regulatory Law

Education & Memberships

  • Member of the Inner Temple
  • Bar Vocational Course (Grade: Outstanding; Inns of Court School of Law, 2006)
  • Common Professional Examination/Postgraduate Diploma in Law (Commendation, 2005)
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