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Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Alasdair Henderson possesses a breadth of inquest and inquiry expertise. He has been instructed as counsel to a number of prominent public inquiries.
Strengths
He can be relied upon in challenging and complex matters. His careful handling of witnesses enables them to give their best evidence and to have confidence.
He has great judgement and is a hard-working, superb barrister.
Alasdair is a very smooth cross-examiner. He gets all the key points without the witness realising.
Alasdair is fantastic. He is clever, thoughtful and the one you want by your side in a crisis.
Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Alasdair Henderson has a wide-ranging human rights practice in which he acts for both claimants and government as a member of the Attorney General’s A Panel. He regularly acts in judicial reviews involving issues such as asylum and immigration, social security, healthcare and prisons.
Strengths
Alasdair Henderson is utterly dependable and not afraid to give advice, which is always spot on.
Alasdair is one of the finest asylum and immigration barristers at the Bar.
Alasdair is an outstanding immigration, asylum, public law and human rights barrister.
Alasdair's written work is excellent and his advocacy is outstanding.
Alasdair is very proactive, very team-oriented and very thorough.