Ruth Henry

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Ruth is a Senior Associate in the Corporate and Commercial department of Chancery Chambers. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons.) from the University of the West Indies, a Master’s in International Banking and Finance Law (Distinction) from University College London and in 2022 attained the Trusts and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation.

Ruth advises a wide range of individuals and entities on corporate and commercial matters, including syndicated and bilateral finance transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganisations and regulatory matters. With five years of prior experience in property and estates law, she also brings a comprehensive and cross-disciplinary approach to her practice. Ruth also leads the firm’s response to the economic substance regime and the related tax and regulatory considerations. In 2024 Ruth was part of the team which advised on the world’s first debt-for-climate conversion cross-border finance transaction, enabling the government of Barbados to make significant investments in combating climate change.

Ruth is a non-executive director of one of Barbados’ leading mutual fund managers and is the former Vice-President of Variety-the Children’s Charity of Barbados, where she remains actively involved. Ruth is passionate about mentorship and professional development, spearheading and managing the firm’s internship programme and mentoring interns each year. A keen writer, she frequently publishes on corporate and commercial law topics, sharing insights drawn from her extensive experience.

Education:

University College London, LL.M 2019

Hugh Wooding Law School, Trinidad & Tobago, LEC,.2014

University of the West Indies, LL.B (Hons) 2012

Bar Admissions:

2014, Barbados