Henry Mainwaring First Class Honours, Oxford University
Membership Status: Barrister - Full Member
General Information
Henry has a mixed common law practice, with both advisory and advocacy elements in the areas of commercial contract law, professional regulation, professional negligence, personal injury and inquests.
Known for his meticulous preparation, he combines diligent hard work with a keen understanding of the law and a pragmatic, down-to-earth approach. Approachable and friendly, Henry works hard to achieve the quickest and most cost-effective solutions. He lives in London, and his practice takes him nationwide.
Areas of law
- Commercial Contract
- Professional Regulation
- Professional Negligence
- Clinical Negligence
Commercial Contract
With wide experience in building disputes, including adjudications and arbitrations, Henry's practice covers a broad spectum of contractual disputes. His practice includes a range of areas in the commercial context, including:
- Sale of goods
- Supply of services
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, mediation.
Professional Regulation/Professional Negligence
Over many years, Henry has obtained wide experience of professional regulatory matters and has acted for many respondents before regulatory bodies, including the:
- Solicitors’ Disciplinary Tribunal
- Chartered Insurance Institute of Costs Lawyers
- General Medical Council
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
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.
Clinical Negligence/Personal Injury/Inquests
Head of the Clerksroom 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.
Costs
Henry frequently appears in the Senior Courts Costs Office as an advocate at detailed assessments. His broad experience obtained over 20 years means that he is well placed to understand the underlying litigation and, therefore, to achieve very good results for his clients.
Memberships
- Association for Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers
