Henry
Mainwaring

With a background in construction/building disputes, Henry has a deep experience of broad spectrum of contractual disputes, including large scale commercial arbitrations before the London Court of Internation Arbitration (where in 2021 he represented the owner of the largest solar power station in Africa, and became one of only 0.5% of individuals who had successfully challenged the right of an arbitrator to continue sitting on the Tribunal panel). As well as providing litigation advice and advocacy, Henry frequently advises on and drafts contracts for clients, including the insurance, parking and sports industries. In the context of litigation, his work ethic is to identify at an early stage the needs of the client and to help bring the matter to a speedy and commercially sensible conclusion through the courts or, if appropriate, Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Over many years, Henry has obtained wide experience of professional regulatory matters and has acted for many respondents before regulatory bodies, including the: Typically, Henry will defend professionals facing serious disciplinary charges which have the potential to end their careers. He has represented professionals facing allegations of fraud, theft, sexual misconduct, gross negligence, and clinical competency before tribunals of first instance, and within the context of appeals to the High Court. He has a very successful record in such matters and comes highly recommended. Henry also advises in relation to partnership disputes, having acted successfully in numerous disputes and contentious situations over the years. He is a qualified mediator and has undertaken work in numerous successful mediations, both as counsel and as mediator. The professional regulatory aspect of Henry’s practice dovetails with the work which he undertakes in the field of negligence more generally. - Solicitors’ Disciplinary Tribunal - Chartered Insurance Institute of Costs Lawyers - General Medical Council - Nursing and Midwifery Council

Head of the The Barrister Group's Inquests group, Henry is regularly instructed by the largest unions to represent their members at inquests and public inquiries. He has a successful track record of advising and appearing in clinical negligence claims, as well as serious personal injury claims more generally, including industrial accidents. Henry is often instructed by both insurers and families to protect their interests in the context of fatal accidents.

Commercial Bar Association - Commercial Bar Association - Association for Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers