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Henry is a partner in the litigation and arbitration team.
He has a broad commercial litigation practice, working on complex disputes in the financial services, banking and corporate sectors, often with an international or multi-jurisdictional element.He has particular expertise in (i) disputes arising out of the private equity and investment fund sectors; (ii) brokerage and capital markets disputes (iii) disputes relating to banking services and (iv) shareholder and company claims. He also has significant recent experience advising on disputes relating to cryptoassets and digital payment services.
Recent Recognition
Me in a minute
I am pragmatic and committed dispute resolution lawyer, focussed on achieving the best possible result for my clients.
I particularly enjoy problem solving – a mainstay of my day-to-day practice – and helping clients navigate the complex challenges they often face.
My priority is building a good rapport with clients, who are often from the financial services sector (funds, brokers, entrepreneurs, SMEs and successful individuals), to better understand their motivations and objectives. I also think a deep understanding of my client’s sector or background is important in being able to resolve any dispute successfully, and I always ensure that I have this.
I like to advise and help clients at all stages of a dispute, and not just as a problem is heading towards litigation. I like to work with colleagues in other areas, to ensure that we give comprehensive advice, in order to avoid problems as much as solving them.
Track record
Acting for company founder in dispute private equity investor
Represented a successful tech entrepreneur in a dispute with a large PE fund, relating to alleged breaches of warranties and claims under the Share Purchase Agreement.
Breach of warranty claim for Real Estate private equity fund
Defending a substantial High Court claim for a real estate private equity fund relating to alleged breach of warranties following the development and sale of luxury hotel in St Barthelemy.
Claims for misselling of financial products
Successfully acted for a high-profile family in their claim against a large private bank, which focussed on the historic misselling of investment products and giving misleading advice.
Disputes relating to carry, fees and General Partner rights
Acted for and advised multiple parties in contentious matters relating to the wind down of funds, key man exits, and disputes with shareholders and partners.
LCIA arbitration concerning placement fees for private equity fund
Acted for a substantial renewable energy infrastructure fund in a dispute with its placement agents. The dispute concerned the agents’ entitlement to placement fees and follow-on fees for the investors in the fund.
Prime brokerage dispute
Acting for New York and Bermuda-based brokers in a substantial High Court claim against a large prime broker. The disputes related to the payment of introduction fees and margin calls on Biotech stocks during the pandemic.
Talks
- Shareholder Activism: Balancing Accountability and Effective Governance, Webinar, January 2022
External Publications
- Significant decisions for the Private Equity sector in 2022, Lexology, December 2022.
- The English Court’s perspective on cryptoassets, and why it matters, Lexology, November 2022
- Shareholder Activism: Balancing Accountability and Effective Governance, Lexology Article and Webinar, January 2022
- On Whose Authority? – The perils of negotiating contractual variations, Lexology, November 2021
- Justice delayed is justice denied – Court of Appeal orders retrial following a 19 month wait for judgment, Lexology, May 2021
- Court of Appeal refuses to grant cross-undertakings for security for costs, Lexology, February 2021
- Four significant decisions for the Private Equity industry in 2020, Lexology, January 2021
Admissions
- Solicitor, England & Wales, 2009. (Solicitor Advocate, Higher Rights of Audience, 2014)
Education
- University of Nottingham, History (BA Hons)
Languages
- English
Key dates
- Joined 2023