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Henry King KC

UK Bar 2026

Fountain Court Chambers

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Banking & Finance

London (Bar)

14 years ranked

Financial Services

London (Bar)

14 years ranked

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Banking & Finance - London (Bar)

Band 2

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.

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Financial Services - London (Bar)

Band 2

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Henry is exceptionally forensic, hardworking and a very strong advocate.
Banking & FinanceUK Bar
He is thorough, detail-oriented and meticulous in his approach.
Banking & FinanceUK Bar
Henry is brilliant; he is incredibly hard-working, is able to master the details of very complex claims and is a calm and persuasive advocate.
Banking & FinanceUK Bar
He is an impressive barrister and a smooth and polished advocate. He is extremely clever and numerate.
Financial ServicesUK Bar
Henry is a really brilliant cross-examiner.
Financial ServicesUK Bar
He provides exceptional advice, quickly cuts through the noise and is very easy to work with.
Financial ServicesUK Bar