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Consumer Finance - All Circuits
Spotlight
What the Team is Known For

Henderson Chambers houses an impressive bench of barristers proficient in contentious and non-contentious consumer finance issues. Members of the set represent a range of clients across across the sector and have particular experience of cases relating to the Consumer Credit Act 1974 and the Consumer Rights Act 2015. One interviewee commentated that barristers here are not only highly skilled but also "motivated to improve their knowledge and understanding to get the best result for the client." Members recently actedfor Renault Groupe in claims brought by over 25,000 vehicle owners and hirers alleging breaches of consumer protection legislation.

Jason Housden is the senior clerk.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Julia Smith
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Julia Smith
1
Band 1

Julia Smith is an expert in consumer finance who regularly advises on unfair terms and consumer credit matters.

"Julia Smith's submissions are impressive and rigorous."

"Thorough, pragmatic and exceptional value for money.She is the preferred option if you have a case with very technical, niche issues."

Toby Riley-Smith KC
1
Toby Riley-Smith KC
1
Band 1

Toby Riley-Smith KC is a well-regarded silk who is an expert in consumer finance. He is the standing counsel to the Competition and Markets Authority.

"Toby is knowledgeable, easy-going and someone with a wonderful ability to explain really complex legal definitions in simple, plain English."

"Toby offers meticulously reasoned advice and has a great handle on all the materials in a case."

"Toby Riley-Smith KC exudes real gravitas in court.."

William Hibbert
1
William Hibbert
1
Band 1

William Hibbert is a specialist in financial law with particular expertise in consumer credit and consumer protection regulations.

"William Hibbert provides full opinions that are easy to read and understand."

"William Hibbert is a hugely experienced advocate who is really effective. He is terrifically persuasive and has a very good success rate."

"William provides detailed and technical advice that is both high level and accessible in the language used."

George Mallet
2
George Mallet
2
Band 2

George Mallet is recognised for his extensive experience of representing a myriad of clients across a range of consumer finance issues. In particular, he specialises in secret commission and motor finance cases.

"George Mallet is really robust and gets his clients to the positions that they want to be in."

"A highly impressive counsel with a thorough knowledge of his area. He is a problem-solver, who is ever mindful of the commercial considerations of the case and the client's concerns."

Nazeer A Chowdhury
2
Nazeer A Chowdhury
2
Band 2

Nazeer Chowdhury regularly advises banks and financial institutions on consumer credit regulation. He really knows his stuff and is very approachable.

"Nazeer is a pleasing advocate and someone who produces well-written documents."

2
Richard Mawrey KC
2
Band 2

Richard Mawrey KC is an extremely experienced silk who advises major banks and financial institutions on consumer credit and FCA regulation.

"Richard Mawrey develops some really innovative arguments and is a highly effective performer."

"Richard Mawrey KC is a terrific character with a superb pedigree in the law."

Thomas Samuels
2
Thomas Samuels
2
Band 2

Thomas Samuels is an experienced junior who regularly advises on consumer finance cases. He has experience of appearing in the Supreme Court.

"Thomas Samuels has great in-depth knowledge of the area."

"Thomas Samuels is very good at strategy and in group litigation situations."

Lia Moses
U
Lia Moses
U
Up and Coming

Lia Moses is developing a well-regarded consumer finance practice. She often acts for lenders in relation to consumer credit claims and FCA Handbook regulations.

"Lia is very knowledgeable and incredibly approachable. She explains things in a really easy way to lawyers and lay persons alike."

"Lia Moses is very hardworking and has a lively mind."

"Lia Moses is very thorough and looks under every stone."

"Lia Moses has real commercial judgement that informs her practice."

"The way that Lia prepares and presents herself garners respect. There is real weight and gravitas to her performance."

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Silks (KC)

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Consumer Finance

Toby Riley-Smith KC
1
Toby Riley-Smith KC
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Band 1
2
Richard Mawrey KC
2
Band 2

Juniors

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Consumer Finance

Julia Smith
1
Julia Smith
1
Band 1
William Hibbert
1
William Hibbert
1
Band 1
George Mallet
2
George Mallet
2
Band 2
Nazeer A Chowdhury
2
Nazeer A Chowdhury
2
Band 2
Thomas Samuels
2
Thomas Samuels
2
Band 2
Lia Moses
U
Lia Moses
U
Up and Coming