Toby Riley-Smith KC
Henderson ChambersHenderson Chambers’ experience in banking and finance law includes advising and representing clients such as banks on a wide range of instructions, from advising and litigating on consumer credit and consumer protection, to advising on matters governed by the regulatory regime of FSMA and the FCA. Julia Smith specialises in consumer finance and has been involved in reviewing and drafting regulated agreement documentation and exempt bridging loan documentation. William Hibbert‘s expertise in consumer credit and consumer-facing financial services includes regulated credit and secured borrowing, while Harrison Denner represented HSBC UK Bank plc in Holloway v HSBC UK Bank Plc, which involved a claim made by the defendant alleging mis-sale of the PPI policy and an unfair relationship.
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Testimonials
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- 'The clerks at Henderson are better than most. Everything is always properly and efficiently dealt with, and the simple things like invoicing is done accurately and well. I primarily deal with Joe Sutton who is a fantastic asset to chambers.'
- 'Very strong and user friendly.'
- 'Very attentive and timely.'
- 'Clerks are responsive, helpful and go the extra mile.'
- 'Responsive and helpful.'
Silks
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Henry Warwick KC
Henderson Chambers ‘Henry is incisive, a stickler for detail and determined to represent the case in the best possible light. He leaves no stone unturned and is military in his precision and preparation. Henry is laser-focused when cross-examining.’
Juniors
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Julia Smith
Henderson Chambers ‘Julia is the complete expert in consumer finance, always responsive and delivers.’
William Hibbert
Henderson Chambers ‘Excellent analysis and advice on consumer credit act matters, particularly in relation to exemptions permitted under the financial services and markets act and related regulations.’
Harrison Denner
Henderson Chambers
Thomas Samuels
Henderson Chambers
Nazeer Chowdhury
Henderson Chambers
Celia Oldham
Henderson Chambers
Lia Moses
Henderson Chambers 'Lia is incredibly strong in all areas. Her attention to detail and trial preparation is spot on, and her advocacy is very strong. Lia also has great strategic knowledge on how to position things with the Court, how certain arguments will be perceived by a judge, and what points to take and let go.'