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Alasdair Henderson
Position
Alasdair Henderson has a broad practice with a particular interest in public law and human rights, employment and equality, clinical negligence and environmental law. He appears regularly before a wide variety of courts and tribunals, and also has considerable experience of inquests and public inquiries.
Career
Call: 2009; Inner Temple.
Before coming to the Bar, Alasdair was a research fellow for the International Centre for Not-for-Profit Law in Washington DC. Following this, he worked for International Justice Mission in Kigali, Rwanda assisting in cases of land rights violations and sexual violence against children. He also acted as a consultant to the Rwandan Government on the revision of their legislation regulating charities and NGOs.
He retains an interest in both public international law and civil society law, and has advised charities and NGOs on various issues, including cross-border employment matters and the enforcement of human rights obligations.
Alasdair is a member of the Bar Pro Bono Unit and is happy to consider acting pro bono for individuals, campaigning groups or charities.
In addition, Alasdair is a Commissioner for the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) and recently led the investigation into antisemitism in the Labour Party.
Memberships
ALBA; ELBA; PNBA; UKELA; HRLA; BEG; LCF; A4ID; YLAL; Bar Pro Bono Unit
Education
University of Pennsylvania; Lincoln College Oxford (BA Hons Jurisprudence).
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Inquests and inquiries
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Alasdair Henderson –1 Crown Office Row ‘Alastair has great attention to detail. He is calm in his approach and measured in his advice.’
London Bar > Administrative law and human rights
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3Alasdair Henderson –1 Crown Office Row ‘Alasdair is an outstanding barrister. His client care is second to none, and his ability to simplify complex cases is remarkable.’
1 Crown Office Row is an ‘excellent set for public law and human rights‘. The ‘very persuasive‘ Shaheen Rahman KC is well known for acting as Special Advocate in cases involving prominent human rights challenges; Angus McCullough KC has a track record of handing the Special Advocate role in challenging cases, with an excellent reputation for advising on high-profile national security matters. The ‘very intelligent‘ Natasha Barnes has a solid track record in appearing before the Administrative Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, and Alasdair Henderson regularly represents claimants and defendants in judicial reviews.