Jack Henry

Year of Call:

2014

BSB Number:

63378

Areas of Expertise:

Family Finance
Private Law Children
Tolata
Contentious Probate
Private FDR
Public Access

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Career Highlights

Jack has experience across all aspects of family law and brings his detailed and pragmatic approach to every case. Jack has uniquely built experience from the traditional barrister route of instructions from solicitors when working at the self-employed bar to building cases from the very first contact by running a solicitor firm. This gives Jack a comprehensive overview of all court cases that he is involved in. Jack’s training as a family mediator and experience as a business owner gives him a unique skillset for his cases.

Jack was educated at the Crypt Grammar School in Gloucestershire before undertaking a History and Politics Degree at Cardiff University. Following the completion of this degree, Jack completed the Graduate Diploma in Law and then commenced his Bar Professional Training Course (“BPTC”) where he scored Very Competent.

After the completion of his BPTC, Jack worked within a National Law Firm whilst at the same time running his own Legal Business that specialised in providing Employment Law Advice to numerous Companies throughout the Cotswolds.

Through this, Jack developed his commercial understanding and pragmatic approach to cases at this early stage of his career.

Since completing his pupillage in 2017, Jack has undertaken work both within a Solicitors Firm where he quickly became Head of the Family Law Department. Jack rose to the level of Partner and in this role he was heavily involved in the running of the Firm and its multiple offices.

In July 2022, Jack became a Family Law Mediator and has built this into his practice where he combines a high level of advice with an empathetic and understanding manner to allow appropriate resolutions being sculpted that work in the client’s best interests.

Jack is able to accept instructions from members of the public under the Public Access Scheme.

Jack founded Henry Chambers in 2023 with the vision of providing his unique skillset and experience to all of his clients. Jack is driven by his desire for a client led approach where he looks to sensible and pragmatic solutions.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Cardiff University: BscEcon Hons
University of the West of England: GDL
Cardiff University BPTC: Very Competent.
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PUBLICATIONS / SEMINARS

Jack is a regular presenter for MBL Seminars, providing traning to family law practioners
throughout England and Wales (2021- present)

BBC Radio Gloucestershire discussing changes in Family Law – 2018

Family Law Bar Association magazine, Family Affairs, Winter 2017 Edition

Recipient of the International Development Grant to attend the International Law Weekend in New York, USA – 2017

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Resolution
Western Circuit
FLBA
Advocates for International Development

What others say

“Jack is an exceptional barrister who considers all aspects of a case to determine the best way forward. He is able to get to the crux of the issue and uncover strategic ways for dealing with it. He is more than willing to go over and above to ensure that the client’s expectations are met and no challenge is too great. He has considerable experience in Family Law matters and we would not hesitate to recommend him as counsel” – Kamrul Zaman, Head of Litigation, DF Legal LLP

“Jack shares our understanding that family litigation is a very stressful and emotional experience for clients. He approaches every case with meticulous planning and attention to detail and takes time to ensure that the client feels comfortable and reassured throughout. As a solicitor, once your case is with Jack you can feel reassured that it is in safe hands. Preparation is meticulous, delivery is first rate and client care is second to none. He becomes part of the team and looks at matters through both legal and life experience” – Christopher Price, Partner and Head of Family Law, Tayntons Solicitors

“Jack is an extremely committed Barrister going over and beyond the service he gives to his clients. His preparation and case notes for every case is meticulous and extremely powerful, always having a full understanding of the case, giving expert advice whilst at the same time giving confidence to the clients at difficult times in their lives.

Jack makes the effort to get to know the clients in order to be able to put them at ease and present their case to achieve the best results he possibly can. Jack is a stand out Barrister who is extremely hard-working and puts the needs of his clients above everything. His down to earth approach does not deter from being an excellent communicator and achieving excellent results from his great attention for detail when preparing a case. His very pragmatic approach ensures his clients have a realistic overview of their case from the start. We would highly recommend Jack as an outstanding excellent barrister.” Lynn Bevan, Owner of Bevan Evemy Solicitors