Helena White > Gatehouse Chambers > London, England > Barrister Profile

Gatehouse Chambers
1 Lady Hale Gate, Gray’s Inn
WC1X 8BS
England

Position

Helena is an insurance and commercial practitioner, with a particular focus on construction and engineering disputes, professional negligence and property damage. Her experience includes public procurement and utilities work.

Recommended for Construction in Chambers and Partners and Legal 500, Helena is known for being a robust trial advocate and providing clear and accessible advice either in writing or in conference. She is regularly instructed by a range of clients, including employers, contractors, construction professionals, insurers and insolvency practitioners to act in litigation, both in the TCC and the county courts, as well as arbitration, adjudication and mediation.

Helena accepts instructions on a direct access basis in appropriate cases.

Helena is a keen sportswoman and can often be found running around in Hyde Park even in the windiest and muddiest of conditions. She is an avid film fan and also sings in a choir.

Career

Qualified 2007; Middle Temple.

Memberships

  • COMBAR
  • South Eastern Circuit
  • TECBAR
  • BILA
  • Society of Construction Law

Education

  • University of Oxford, University College, Lit Hum, BA (Hons)
  • CPE – City University
  • BVC – ICSL
  • Middle Temple Benefactors’ Scholar

Lawyer Rankings

London Bar > Professional negligence

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 6

Helena White  – Gatehouse Chambers ‘Very good with clients. Good drafting and attention to detail.’

London Bar > Insurance and reinsurance

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 4

Helena White – Gatehouse ChambersA junior with a meticulous eye.’

London Bar > Construction

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 4

Helena White Gatehouse ChambersHelena is exceptionally bright, and gives very clear and robust advice. In court she is calm, quick on her feet, and strongly argues her case.’