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Henry Charles
- Phone020 7583 0811
- Email[email protected]
- Profilewww.12kbw.co.uk
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.