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Henry Charles

Henry Charles

Position

Henry is recognised as a leading personal injury and clinical negligence practitioner.  He acts for Claimants and Defendants typically in complex and high value claims.  He has negotiated settlements as high as nearly £7,000,000.

He was awarded Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Junior Barrister of the Year award in 2014 by Chambers & Partners.  He has appeared in their guide for many years, recommended in both personal injury and clinical negligence.  Observers have said, for example,  “I am impressed by his attention to detail and his commitment to ensure that no stone gets left unturned. He has a very agile and adaptable approach to things” and that he is “A tower of strength; he is calm in the midst of battle, knows how to read judges and is an excellent strategist”  He has also been described as “unflappable and laser-like in terms of his focus.”, an “extremely safe pair of hands,” and as “delightful” with both “panache and a beautiful manner”. “He knows when to fight,” declare observers.

Henry encourages a team approach, he is happy to travel to see claimants and insurers alike.

Career

Called 1987, Inner Temple.

Memberships

PIBA.

Education

Portsmouth Grammar School; University College London (1985 LLB; 1986 LLM).

Leisure

Motor cars (vintage and modern), churchwarden.

Mentions

London Bar

Clinical negligence

Leading junior2
Henry Charles – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Very reliable judgement. Excellent medical knowledge - he really fights for the client.’
London Bar

Personal injury

Leading junior1
Henry Charles –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Excellent attention to detail and great with clients.’