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Henderson Chambers

Consumer Law

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Henderson Chambers

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Consumer Law - London (Bar)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

A “commercial, pragmatic and responsive set that has excellent in-depth knowledge of this area of law,” Henderson Chambers provides advice and representation across a broad range of civil and criminal consumer matters. It has members who are respected for their skill in consumer credit work, product liability litigation and cases concerning trading regulations. Clients range from private individuals to banks, insurers, regulators and local authorities. Barristers here regularly handle litigation involving large-scale contamination of food and drink, and are experts in cases involving recalled white goods. Evidencing their expertise, members are involved in Tonge & Others v Bayer plc, a matter concerning claims being brought under the Consumer Protection Act 1987.

Jason Housden is the senior clerk.

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Strengths

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  • They have a first-rate clerking team that is supportive of client demands.

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  • The clerking team is helpful and responsive. Shaun Wright is a pleasure to deal with.

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  • The clerks are always available and approachable. They are greatly respected.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Julia Smith
    Julia Smith

    Julia Smith

    Julia Smith brings comprehensive experience in financial and retail sector cases to bear and is able to advise her clients on a broad spectrum of issues. She regularly handles cases concerning the Consumer Credit Act 1974, the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 and the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999, amongst others.

    • Julia has exceptional, in-depth knowledge of consumer credit and rights in financial services. She quickly grasps key issues and provides commercial, pragmatic and insightful advice to clients.

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    • Julia is exceptionally strong in a niche and complex area and is very fast in her work.

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  • Toby Riley-Smith
    Toby Riley-Smith

    Toby Riley-Smith

    Toby Riley-Smith KC is a highly regarded silk with an established reputation for his work on consumer credit and other civil and criminal consumer law matters. He is further recognised for his ability in group litigation. Riley-Smith is standing counsel to the Competition and Markets Authority.

    • He is outstanding at getting the tone absolutely spot on for his audience and is so eloquent. He's also an amazing tactician.

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  • William Hibbert
    William Hibbert

    William Hibbert

    William Hibbert is an outstanding junior with consummate knowledge of consumer credit and consumer protection matters. He deals with consumer contracts cases, including those involving issues such as labelling, financial products and pyramid selling. He is also adroit at handling unfair lending relationship claims.

    • William is a formidable advocate. He's a pragmatic and straightforward individual whose advice is exceptionally good.

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  • Anna Medvinskaia
    Anna Medvinskaia

    Anna Medvinskaia

    Anna Medvinskaia regularly represents businesses, directors and enforcing authorities in unfair trading, food law and financial regulation cases, among other matters. Her consumer law practice is aided by her background in the European Commission's consumer enforcement unit.

    • She is fantastic, particularly on the paperwork, and has an incredibly clear thought process.

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    • She regularly goes above and beyond in order to get up to speed with complex matters.

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  • Thomas Samuels
    Thomas Samuels

    Thomas Samuels

    Thomas Samuels has a thriving regulatory and consumer law practice and is known for his expertise in financial services, unfair terms and sale of goods matters. He acts for large corporates and individuals, as well as third-sector clients.

    Good on his feet, easy to work with and very user-friendly, Tom is very good at going the extra mile and really understands what clients' time requirements are.

    • Thomas is very bright and exceptionally easy to deal with.

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