Henry King is a London-based barrister and legal consultant with extensive experience in costs litigation, insurance disputes, commercial litigation, and personal injury claims. Called to the Bar in 2018, he practises at 12 King’s Bench Walk, where he represents both claimants and defendants in complex legal proceedings. As a barrister with a strong reputation for advocacy and detailed legal analysis, Henry King has developed particular expertise in disputes concerning legal costs, insurance coverage, and contractual obligations.
Henry King advises on disputes between parties over legal costs, including disagreements about the fees payable following litigation and challenges concerning the bills charged by solicitors to their clients. He has acted in cases worth more than £1 million, drawing on a detailed understanding of insurance policies and the commercial considerations that influence disputes. He also has considerable experience in personal injury litigation, having appeared in court and advised on more than 1,000 cases.
His reported decisions include Kindertons v Skyfire in the High Court and Bass v EasyJet and Pennington v Creation Finance in the County Court.
Recognised for his professional expertise, Henry King was ranked in The Legal 500 (2025) for costs litigation. He has also published articles in legal journals and on the 12 King’s Bench Walk costs blog, sharing insights into developments in legal costs and litigation practice.
Henry King’s interest in international perspectives extends beyond his legal career. In 2010, he volunteered as an English teacher in China, teaching conversational English to students aged 11 to 21 and raising £5,000 to fund the placement. He later joined a cross-cultural volunteering team in Nepal, supporting initiatives to improve health practices in rural communities.