Stuart Henry
Stuart has worked in Civil and Commercial Litigation since 2008, qualifying as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2012. He has a deep specialism in complex contractual disputes and commercial litigation, as well as many years’ experience in Professional Negligence claims. Stuart is a member of the Professional Negligence Lawyers Association.
Stuart was awarded Civil & Commercial Litigation Lawyer of the Year in 2021, at the Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards, and is a well-known figure in the Bristol Legal Community, serving as Bristol Law Society President in 2023-24.
Stuart joined Barcan and Kirby in 2026, having previously been a Partner in a top 100 law firm and then run his own consultancy practice for many years.
Stuart routinely acts for businesses and business owners in a variety of disputes, using litigation, mediation and negotiation as the primary tools to achieve results for his clients. Stuart’s clients praise his pragmatic and business-focused approach to unravelling and resolving complicated situations.
Stuart has a growing specialism in Sport claims, having been instructed in disputes concerning Equine Sports, Golf, and Rugby, including advising on disciplinary appeals at club level.
Outside of law, Stuart is a keen golfer and musician, performing as a guitarist and singer at several venues across the country.
Qualifications
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (CILEx Law School)
- Law (LL.B.) from the University of Gloucestershire
- Member of the PNLA (Professional Negligence Lawyers Association)
Hourly rate
- £320 plus VAT