Lisa Henderson KC (Scot) FCIArb
Call 1995 | Silk 2016 (Scotland)
Telephone 020 7831 0222
Email clerks@42br.com
Lisa Henderson KC (Scot) FCIArb
Call 1995 | Silk 2016 (Scotland)
Telephone 020 7831 0222
Email clerks@42br.com
Arbitration
Lisa was made a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in 2019. She acted as senior counsel for the defendants in an international arbitration, seated in Scotland in 2019.
Criminal Injuries Compensation
Lisa acted as Junior Counsel in a CICA claim for an adopted child of a claimant with severe cerebral palsy in which the Authority made an award of £7.9 million.
Fatal Accident Inquiries
Lisa acted for the family in relation to the death of a young girl who received an overdose of radiotherapy.
Public Inquiries
Lisa is currently acting for a public body in a Public Inquiry
Accreditations
She is ranked Band 1 in the Chambers and Partners 2023 UK Bar guide for both clinical negligence and personal injury:
"Lisa is an extremely experienced and capable advocate."
"She has an excellent grasp of the complexities that arise in cases."
"Lisa has a wonderful manner with clients."
"Lisa is an extremely experienced and capable advocate."
"She has an excellent grasp of the complexities that arise in cases."
"Lisa has a wonderful manner with clients."
Areas of Expertise
Qualifications
October 2019 - Barrister at 42BR Barristers, London
July 2019 - called to England and Wales Bar (Middle Temple)
2019 - Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
November 2018 - Postgraduate certificate in International Arbitration (Aberdeen University)
29 August 2017 - Admitted as Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
September 2016 - Appointed Queen’s Counsel
July 1995 - Admitted to Faculty of Advocates, Edinburgh
1994-1995 - Faculty of Advocates, Devil (Pupillage)
1993-1994 - John G Gray & Co, Edinburgh, Assistant Solicitor
1991 - 1993 - John G Gray & Co, Edinburgh, Trainee Solicitor
Memberships & Committees
- Member of the Faculty of Advocates’ Dispute Resolution Committee.
- Member of the Faculty of Advocates’ Disciplinary Rules Investigating Committee
- Member of Aberdeen University Business Committee
- Member of the Scottish Arbitration Centre
- Member and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Education
1990-1991 - Aberdeen University, Diploma in Legal Practice
1987-1990 - Aberdeen University (LLB)
