Kings Chambers

Helen Gardiner is regularly instructed in high-value commercial matters, particularly breach of warranty claims and matters of banking and securities. She also regularly acts in equine cases, particularly involving title to horses, purchase and sale disputes (with particular emphasis on the Consumer Rights Act 2015), and veterinary negligence.

Helen’s significant experience of employment law means she is well placed to act and advise where there is a crossover between commercial and employment law, such as cases involving company insolvency and the transfer of undertakings. She has particular expertise in restraint of trade and directors’ duties. She is also regularly instructed in all areas of employment law, particularly discrimination and whistleblowing.

Helen’s commercial outlook ensures she is well able to understand the drivers and concerns for litigants in high value and urgent work. She provides robust, practical and direct advice and representation to clients whilst retaining excellent rapport.

2003-2006: BA Hons (Jurisprudence), Lincoln College, University of Oxford

2006: Bacon Award (Gray’s Inn)

2007: Called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn)

2007-2014: Chancery House Chambers

2014-2018: St Philips Chambers

2019 to date: Kings Chambers

2019: Appointed as Recorder, Family Division, North Eastern Circuit

2021: Appointed as Deputy District Judge, Civil, North Eastern Circuit

Employment Lawyers Association

ELBA

Industrial Law Society

Lincoln College, University of Oxford 2003-2006, 2:1 in Jurisprudence

Manchester Metropolitan University, Bar Vocational Course 2006-2007, Very Competent

Bacon Award, Grays Inn