Est. 1992 · Lincoln's Inn, London
Solicitors & Counsel
Considered counsel for complex matters.
We take the cases others call difficult.
By the numbers
Our philosophy
"The law is not a shield for the powerful. It is a mechanism for the resolution of disputes with dignity. That is what we practice."Dame Patricia Osei KC Senior Partner, Charter Solicitors & Counsel
What we do
Price on application
Commercial disputes, injunctions, and international arbitration. We have appeared as advocates at every level of the English courts, from the County Court to the Supreme Court, and before leading arbitral tribunals.
Price on application
Mergers, acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and joint ventures. We advise boards, investors, and management teams through complex transactions.
From £350 per hour
Advising employers and senior executives on contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Discreet, decisive, and experienced in high-stakes tribunal proceedings.
From £280 per hour
Commercial and residential property transactions, landlord and tenant disputes, and development work for significant sites. Practical advice for complex property matters.
From £260 per hour
Wills, trusts, estate planning, and probate administration for high-net-worth individuals and families. We treat your affairs with the discretion they merit.
Price on application
Advising regulated firms and individuals facing FCA, CMA, and sector-specific investigations. Strategic defence from the earliest stages of regulatory enquiry.
Our chambers
Chambers — Lincoln's Inn
The library
Client conference room
Garden Court
Senior partner's chambers
The clerks' room
Our people
Senior Partner · KC
Commercial litigation and international arbitration. Called to the Bar 1989. Appointed Queen's Counsel 2004. Elevated to the judiciary of the High Court and returned to practice 2018.
Partner · Corporate & Regulatory
M&A, private equity, and regulatory enforcement. Twenty-two years' experience advising FTSE 250 boards and management teams through transformational transactions.
Partner · Employment
Senior executive employment disputes, whistleblowing claims, and restrictive covenant litigation. Recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for five consecutive years.
Partner · Property & Private Client
Commercial and residential property transactions, trust planning, and high-value estate administration. Dual-qualified in England & Wales and Hong Kong SAR.
How we work
We meet to understand the nature of your matter in full. All consultations are conducted in strict confidence. There is no charge for this initial discussion.
Our team undertakes a thorough assessment of the legal position, identifying strengths, risks, and potential outcomes. We provide an honest appraisal — not a commercially convenient one.
We develop a strategy tailored to your objectives, whether that is resolution, litigation, or negotiated settlement. We brief counsel where appropriate and manage proceedings in their entirety.
We pursue the best available outcome with discipline and precision. Post-resolution, we advise on steps to prevent recurrence and protect your position going forward.
Client accounts
"When our counterparty commenced proceedings seeking in excess of £4 million in alleged contract losses, we engaged Charter on the recommendation of our City advisers. The team's command of the procedural landscape was exemplary. The matter was resolved through early mediation at a fraction of the claimed sum. We would not hesitate to instruct them again."
A corporate client · Commercial contract dispute · 2024
"We instructed Charter following a neighbour's challenge to our development rights — a dispute that had already defeated two previous firms. Within six months, the matter had been resolved in our favour at the Upper Tribunal. Clara Huang's attention to the detail of our title documents proved decisive. The outcome exceeded our expectations."
A property development client · Boundary and easement dispute · 2023
"Facing an FCA investigation is an experience that tests both the individual and the institution. Charter provided strategic clarity from day one. Their understanding of the regulatory environment — and of how to engage with the Authority constructively — meant that we were able to cooperate fully while protecting our interests. The matter concluded without enforcement action."
A regulated financial services client · FCA investigation · 2024
Begin the conversation
All enquiries are treated in strict confidence. Initial consultations are without charge or obligation.