Henrietta Ronson

Partner

Henrietta Ronson is a Partner at Corker Binning, specialising in criminal litigation with a particular focus on sexual offences, and the representation of high-profile and high-net-worth individuals. She is adept at representing young and vulnerable defendants due to her personable and reassuring manner.

She is recommended year on year by the Spears, Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 directories, recently ranked as ‘Up and Coming’ in Chambers & Partners and ‘Next Generation Partner’ in Legal 500.

She is described as a “star performer” who is “unflappable, reassuring, able and committed,” bringing “an immense presence and mastery of all issues to every case.” She “exhibits unparalleled domain expertise which she combines with “humanity and compassion”.

Areas of expertise:

Henrietta provides representation from the first moment a client comes into contact with police, and guides through every stage of the process including attending and advising during the police interview itself. She often makes written representations pre-charge to avoid prosecution where possible.

She is most commonly instructed in serious sexual allegations. However, she also handles a diverse caseload spanning the full spectrum of criminal law including offences relating to drugs, violence, harassment, malicious communications, public order, and dishonesty.

She is frequently instructed in road traffic matters, ranging from speeding and drink or drug driving offences to defending s172 road traffic act cases (failure to provide driver details).

Recognising the unique challenges faced by high-profile and high-net-worth clients, Henrietta provides discreet and tailored legal advice aimed at safeguarding their reputations and interests. Her client base includes prominent figures from the world of business, politics, finance, and medicine, as well as headteachers, musicians, footballers, and media personalities.

Henrietta is committed to protecting the rights of vulnerable defendants, particularly young people. Her compassionate and robust representation ensures that the welfare and legal rights of these individuals are empathetically and effectively defended.

She frequently advises complainants who feel they have been let down by the criminal justice system and require support as a victim of crime.