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Henderson Chambers

Environment

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Henderson Chambers

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Environment - London (Bar)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Henderson Chambers has notable abilities in environmental litigation, with particular expertise in environmental group actions and international matters. Environmental issues dealt with by members include pollution, emissions and nuisance claims. The set acts for a range of clients including the Environment Agency and well-known international corporates. Barristers at Henderson Chambers continue to be involved in the significant Volkswagen emissions litigation, as well as the Environment Agency v Thames Water Utilities case regarding a pipe burst that caused pollution. One instructing solicitor comments that the set provides "courteous and efficient service," while another mentions that they are a "full-service Chambers with excellent individuals who are also able to deliver brilliantly as a team."

Jason Housden is the chambers director.

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Strengths

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  • The clerks provide good, timely service.

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  • Henderson has a first-rate clerking team that is supportive of solicitors' and clients' demands.

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  • The clerks at Henderson provide a very good service, are pleasant to deal with, and go above and beyond to assist their barristers and instructing solicitors.

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  • The clerking team are good, very responsive and have prompt turnaround times.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Charles Gibson
    Charles Gibson

    Charles Gibson

    Charles Gibson KC is an effective silk for large mass tort and group action claims who has appeared in many large and demanding cases defending corporations against claims of environmental damage. He has worked on significant disputes both domestically and internationally, including a number of disputes arising from energy exploration activities in Africa.

    • Charles is excellent for environmental work related to product liability.

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  • Geraint Webb
    Geraint Webb

    Geraint Webb

    Geraint Webb KC is a highly experienced silk who has defended clients in leading environmental mass tort cases, including claims relating to environmental damage caused by mining and oil operations. Many of his instructions are international in origin.

    • Geraint is a very strong strategist and a good advocate. He is very experienced and really knows his way around complex litigation.

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  • Kathleen Donnelly
    Kathleen Donnelly

    Kathleen Donnelly

    Kathleen Donnelly KC is instructed in a broad range of environmental prosecutions and claims. She acts in high-profile litigation relating to emissions and has noted experience acting in environment-related group action mandates.

    • Kathleen is highly persuasive and to the point in her advocacy, and is a real specialist for environment-related group litigation.

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    • Kathleen is phenomenally bright and regularly provides exceptional advice on very complex subject matter.

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    • Kathleen is always on top of the detail, wonderful on her feet and summarises key points beautifully.

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  • Oliver Campbell
    Oliver Campbell

    Oliver Campbell

    Oliver Campbell KC has a wealth of experience in environmental and regulatory matters. He has acted in emissions and noise nuisance disputes, among a wide range of other issues.

    • Oliver is strong on group litigation, has fantastic judgement, and is a highly effective advocate.

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  • Adam Heppinstall
    Adam Heppinstall

    Adam Heppinstall

    Adam Heppinstall KC is regularly instructed in major international group actions, for both claimants and defendants. He is known for his expertise in water and air pollution matters, among numerous others.

    • Adam is rigorous, thoughtful, always well prepared, and a delight to work with.

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    • Adam is absolutely fantastic on environment matters, very strategic and extremely responsive.

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    • Adam navigates complex matters brilliantly and is an impressive strategist.

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  • Toby Riley-Smith
    Toby Riley-Smith

    Toby Riley-Smith

    Toby Riley-Smith KC specialises in the civil and criminal elements of cases relating to environmental disasters. He is an expert on nuisance and pollution claims linked to flooding and waste operations.

    • Toby is charming, easy to work with, and very proactive.

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