Henderson Chambers |

Henderson Chambers has unrivalled expertise in product liability (which covers a wide range of commercial work including sale of goods and insurance disputes, multi-party pharmaceutical and medical device claims and regulatory and enforcement proceedings) and is consistently rated as the leading set in this area. Chambers is also widely recognised for the excellence of its health and safety and environmental work.

Over the last few decades chambers has been involved in many of the major commercial and landmark international group actions.

In addition, members are noted for their expertise and experience in areas including: banking and finance, consumer credit, employment law, regulatory and disciplinary proceedings, public law and judicial review, personal injury, property law, and technology and construction.

Several members of chambers are treasury counsel (civil). Many of them are engaged in the Grenfell Tower inquiry, the VW emissions litigation and in the recently concluded Post Office group action.

Chambers looks for individuals who can demonstrate a first-class intellect whether via the traditional route of an outstanding higher education record or via proof of success in other professions, in business or in employment. It is a friendly and sociable set which works hard, both at servicing the needs of clients, as well as engendering a nurturing and supportive professional environment. Chambers is looking for potential tenants who can help it meet those twin objectives.

Pupillages are for12 months, usually with four different pupil supervisors for three months each. Pupils have the opportunity to spend four weeks at Griffiths & Partners in the Turks and Caicos Islands in order to experience practice in another jurisdiction at first hand. Pupils will attend court regularly (on their own cases) during their second six months.

Chambers offers unassessed mini-pupillages. Our online application system operates to fixed application periods. Visit our pupillage website for details of how to apply. We also recognise that for those who live outside the capital, it can be expensive to stay in London. We offer up to 15 bursaries every year of £200 each to candidates who are likely to have difficulty meeting the costs of attending a mini-pupillage with us.

Chambers offers up to three funded 12-month pupillages a year. Our pupils receive a minimum remuneration of £85,000. This consists of a guaranteed award of £85,000, plus any additional earnings during the second six months. A drawdown of up to £40,000 is available during the year before pupillage commences.

We are part of the Pupillage Gateway and abide by its timetable.