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Henry is a public sector specialist with over 20 years' experience in advising public sector bodies.

He specialises in social care claims, highways, human rights, occupiers' liability, employers' liability, stress, public rights of way and 'power and duty' cases. His work includes recovery of indemnities under outsource contracts and contributions from abusers. With particular experience in CSE (Child sexual exploitation), he is used to 'press cases' and is media trained.

Chambers & Partners describes Henry as "an experienced personal injury solicitor with comprehensive knowledge of litigation concerning public sector bodies", while The Legal 500 notes that he is known for "his expertise in social care work involving historic abuse and deprivation of liberty".

He was President of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL) in 2008. He is an active contributor to ALARM, speaks and writes regularly on public sector issues.

Notable cases: CGH v K (a school) 2005, Claims arising from CSE Operations (2008-2015), The Employers' Liability Trigger Litigation (2012 UKSC-14), The Midlands Section. 20 Litigation.

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  • Weightmans have always worked well with our witnesses - placing them at ease and ensuring they feel comfortable discussing details of the case. We have an excellent relationship with Henry Bermingham and Kate Wright.

    Legal 500, 2026

  • Henry Bermingham is a highly skilled and robust litigator that can pick the cases to fight from an early stage. He is both media savvy and sensitive to the repetitional damage that can be caused to his clients. An all-round leader in his field.

    Legal 500, 2026

  • Henry Bermingham- quite simply one of the top solicitors in his field.

    Legal 500 2024