Barr. Henry Hawkins

Barr. Henry Hawkins stands as Senior Partner and Head of Litigation at Crestwood Law, bringing over two decades of distinguished legal practice across multiple specializations. His comprehensive expertise spans both commercial and personal legal matters, making him uniquely positioned to handle complex cases that require deep understanding of financial regulations, family dynamics, and litigation strategy.

In the realm of family law, Henry has built an exceptional reputation for handling sophisticated matrimonial disputes, complex inheritance matters, and estate planning for high-net-worth individuals. His expertise in drafting and contesting Last Will and Testament documents, combined with his litigation prowess, has resulted in successful outcomes for clients facing challenging family disputes, probate proceedings, and cross-border inheritance issues.

Simultaneously, Henry maintains a robust financial services practice, advising on banking regulation, fintech innovation, and digital asset compliance. His dual expertise allows him to provide unparalleled service to clients whose matters intersect both domains - such as complex divorce proceedings involving financial institutions, inheritance disputes over business assets, or estate planning for entrepreneurs in the fintech sector.

Henry's expertise in fintech regulation has positioned him as a leading authority on digital banking, cryptocurrency exchanges, and blockchain technology applications in financial services. He has advised on some of the most significant fintech licensing matters in recent years, helping clients obtain regulatory approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) for innovative financial products and services.

Beyond his regulatory expertise, Henry maintains a robust transactional practice, advising on complex financing arrangements, syndicated loans, and structured products. His deep understanding of both the legal and commercial aspects of financial services enables him to provide practical, business-focused advice that helps clients achieve their strategic objectives while maintaining regulatory compliance.

As Head of Financial Services at Crestwood Law, Henry has built a team of specialists who share his commitment to excellence and innovation. Under his leadership, the practice has expanded significantly, attracting clients ranging from global investment banks to emerging fintech companies. His vision for the future of financial services law continues to drive the team's success in this dynamic and rapidly evolving field.

Henry is a recognized thought leader in financial services regulation, frequently speaking at industry conferences and contributing to leading legal and financial publications. His insights on the intersection of technology and financial regulation are regularly sought by policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of the digital finance revolution.