Charles is a litigation lawyer specialising in commercial and regulatory disputes. He has expertise within the financial services sector, including a period as General Counsel of a FTSE 100 financial services firm.

Charles advises on a broad range of commercial litigation, including corporate and shareholder disputes, contractual disputes, and fraud claims.

His financial services regulatory experience encompasses internal and FCA investigations including enforcement proceedings, as well as strategic regulatory advice regarding financial products and investment advice. He regularly advises banks, fintechs, payment service providers, investment managers, and platforms.

"He is practical, reasonable and effective."

Chambers Review

Charles is also a key lawyer within Osborne Clarke's highly respected pensions disputes team. He undertakes professional negligence work for both claimants and defendants, including advising one of the leading providers of pension products. He has advised on several high-profile recent construction/rectification cases, as well as advising the Pension Protection Fund. He also advises platforms and SIPP operators on contentious issues.

Charles' time on secondment as General Counsel of a FTSE 100 financial services firm broadened his experience beyond that of a typical litigator. He is very familiar with the full range of board-level legal and regulatory issues, such as listed company obligations, corporate governance, and shareholder management. This experience enables him to view legal issues from a GC perspective and informs how Charles approaches client service, resulting in pragmatic, commercial, and contextualised advice.

He is ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers.

"Clients know they will get a really good level of attention from him."

Chambers Review

Helping you succeed in tomorrow's world 

My time spent as GC of a leading investment platform means I have a deep understanding of the digitalisation of the financial services sector. Much of my work for financial services clients involves the impact of disruptive technological innovation, particularly from a regulatory perspective. ESG is also top of most financial services GCs' agendas, particularly the Environmental aspect, with "greenwashing" an increasing litigation risk.

Global investment bank

Advising a global investment bank on a high-value claim involving liabilities flowing from the early termination of total return equity swaps.

Internal investigation

Leading a significant internal investigation for a bank into alleged irregularities by a senior FX trader.

High-value and novel SPA claim

Acting for the selling shareholders of a UK business acquired by a listed US company on the loss of value in consideration shares.

Punter Southall Governance Services Limited v Jonathan Hazlett (as a representative defendant) [2021] EWHC 1652 (Ch)

"Ground breaking" case relating to forfeiture and limitation in pension schemes.

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UK PSP FCA investigation

Advising a leading UK PSP following the imposition of FCA restrictions and subsequent investigation.  The case concluded with the FCA taking no further action against the company or individual directors.

SPA indemnity claim

Acting for a listed stock transfer company on a complex indemnity claim under a Share Purchase Agreement.  

£multimillion fraud claim

Instructed by a large financial services institution in a £multimillion fraud claim against a UK private investment company.

Honda Pension Scheme

Acting for a representative beneficiary in a long running £50m+ case concerning the Honda Pension Scheme.  

miss-selling claim

Successfully settled a case for a UK financial institution relating to the alleged miss-selling of a Lehman Brothers-backed investment product.              

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