Henry took silk on 21st March 2020.
Henry has eighteen years experience of civil litigation (dominated by personal injury and clinical and professional negligence work), with his first six years of practise being in London. Insurers and defendants regularly instruct him in relation to civil claims where fraud is suspected and/or alleged. It is common for Henry to be instructed at the very earliest stages of investigation, often advising and testing evidence in conference. As well as advising in writing and drafting pleadings, he has very considerable trial experience in this area. Henry lectures on fraud in civil litigation.
As with other members of this Group, instructions are most frequently received with regard to alleged road traffic accidents, involving one or more of the following issues:
induced accidents, staged accidents, bogus passenger claims, and, low velocity impact arguments.
Henry has been instructed in relation to suspected “fraud rings” and linked accidents.
In addition, Henry has acted in cases involving suspected fraud in public liability claims (particularly highways claims) and employer’s liability claims.
Henry is a contributing editor to Butterworths Personal Injury Litigation Service.
"Henry is the complete package in terms of expertise, advocacy and preparation." "Henry is great with clients. He is a superb advocate who is great technically and tactically." "Henry provides pragmatic and tactical advice to clients."
Chambers UK 2023
"Henry is a very impressive silk. He is brilliant with clients with the ability to listen and empathise with all. He has an excellent manner that allows him to deliver difficult advice with calmness. He is a tough negotiator who fights for the best outcome for his clients."
Legal 500 2023
“A dream when dealing with clients and a great technician and advocate.”
Chambers UK 2022
“Henry is dependable, conscientious, a dream with the clients, and a tough negotiator. He goes the extra mile.”
Legal 500 2022 (Midlands)
“He has a naturally calm and quietly confident manner about him, which makes him a natural leader who is reassuring to all others in the room.”
Legal 500 2022 (London)
“A very likeable barrister - clients adore him.” “He is consistently excellent and I have 100% confidence in his abilities and his drive to get the best possible result for his clients.”
Chambers UK 2021
“A straight-forward negotiator who is well liked by the court and advises with clarity and confidence.”
Legal 500 2021
“He is very adaptable, very personable and puts clients at ease. He thinks quickly on his feet in court and is a very good team player.” “Excellent with clients, a great strategist and excellent on paper. He’s also extremely reliable and down to earth.”
Chambers UK 2020
“Adept at putting clients at ease and managing their expectations.”
Legal 500 2020
Notable Cases
Polmear v Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust [2021] EWHC 196 (QB)
Decision of Master Cook on the test of proximity for secondary victims in clinical negligence claims; permission to appeal has been granted and the appeal transferred directly to the Court of Appeal.
Wiselaw Kownacki v Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; HHJ Wood QC; Lawtel AC0146913
24 April 2015
The trial of a clinical negligence case in which the claimant alleged that his spleen was negligently damaged during abdominal surgery.
Dennison v (1) Dennison (2) Saga Insurance 24 July 2008. Lawtel number AC0118457 (future cost of paid care)
Mitson v Inglis (QBD)
19 October 2005
Silber J costs orders on appeals
Chase v Newsgroup Newspapers Ltd EWHC 1101 (QB)
2002
use of medical records
Memberships
Personal Injuries Bar Association
Professional Negligence Bar Association
AvMA
Qualifications
BA (Hons) Jurisprudence, Worcester College, Oxford University
