Bio

He has a formidable knowledge of the public securities markets and the financing of major enterprises. Henry advises several public and large private company boards and is held in high regard for his extensive strategic planning ability and as a skilled adviser. He has acted for a range of industry groups, offering strategic high-level corporate advice. His extensive experience includes acting for major entertainment groups, specialty retailers, manufacturers and property trusts. Henry joined Arnold Bloch Leibler in 1982, became a partner in 1984 and was appointed Managing Partner in 1999. As Managing Partner, he is responsible for the management and strategic direction of the firm. He has been a director of, and strategic adviser to, a number of companies and is well known in the corporate world. His clients value his board experience and commercial flair, and this is emphasised in the ‘mergers and acquisitions’ category of The Legal 500 Asia Pacific guide which described Henry as “very client-centric with the ability to understand clients’ businesses very well”. Henry is also recommended by Best Lawyers® International for corporate law. As part of The Queen’s Birthday 2015 Honours List, Henry was appointed as a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AM). He was recognised “for significant service to the community, particularly through a range of educational, research and arts organisations, and to the law”. The Order of Australia is the pre-eminent means by which Australia recognises the outstanding and meritorious service of its citizens.