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Financial Services - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Drawing upon his past life as a qualified chartered accountant, Henry King KC is able to adroitly handle the most complex and technical aspects of regulatory disputes between financial institutions and the FCA. He is also experienced in acting in tax disputes and has extensive knowledge on tax avoidance schemes.
Strengths
Henry King has a lovely courtroom manner; he comes across to judges as reasonable and has a calm and measured approach. He is very good with spreadsheets and figures, and is a top choice.
Banking & Finance - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Henry King KC is a highly capable advocate whose practice in banking and financial regulatory disputes is informed, in part, by his accountancy qualification. He is well versed in handling claims on behalf of central and investment banks, and is very experienced in derivatives cases. King regularly handles both national and international financial disputes involving a range of high-profile clients.
Strengths
Henry is very thorough, cautious and excellent to work with.
Henry is very intelligent and provides written work of exceptional quality. His explanations and thinking are always clear.
Henry is a very good barrister, a strong advocate and a talented cross-examiner, and is good on foreign law.
Henry is a very stern advocate who has the confidence of the court and strong gravitas.