Toby Riley-Smith KC
Henderson Chambers ‘Toby is particularly gifted in explaining complex legal matters to the client in a logical and simple manner. His tone is thoughtful and he is very knowledgeable in consumer credit.’
Henderson Chambers’ members have increasingly been called upon to advise on the FCA and FSMA regulatory regime, while also advising on financial products regulated by consumer credit legislation and unfair business to consumer practices. Toby Riley-Smith KC, who is ‘particularly gifted in explaining complex legal matters in a logical and simple manner’, offers a wealth of experience in litigation involving consumer credit and hire agreements. Thomas Samuels is frequently instructed to provide non-contentious regulatory advice, while William Hibbert is particularly well regarded for his expertise in consumer credit and consumer-facing financial services, such as regulated credit and secured borrowing.
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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.
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.
William Hibbert
Henderson Chambers 'Simply one of the best: thorough, knowledgeable, concise, and one of the best barristers out there in his field.'
Thomas Samuels
Henderson Chambers ‘Thomas’ clarity and ability to very quickly identify the issues and the best way of tackling those issues helps to advance a case.’
Nazeer Chowdhury
Henderson Chambers
Julia Smith
Henderson Chambers ‘Julia has excellent specialist expertise on the detailed requirements of consumer credit legislation and case law.’