Harold Brako is a Finance Litigation and Disputes Partner at Addleshaw Goddard, an international law firm. As well as heading up their Manchester office, Harold works closely with clients in Africa and the Middle East, and is committed to increasing diversity in law. He’s Addleshaw Goddard’s Ethnicity lead on their inclusion and diversity programme, and mentors aspiring lawyers both within the firm and beyond. And he’s been recognised for his work, as one of the UK’s Hot 100 Lawyers of 2024, for his impact and innovation, as well as being shortlisted for a Diversity Champion award at the UK Diversity Legal Awards. Basically, Harold is leading in his field and making sure he’s holding the door open for more diverse talent to follow in his footsteps.