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Overview
Charles specialises in private law children work, domestic abuse, and cases with an international dimension. His practice includes matters involving jurisdictional disputes and international child abduction.
In private law proceedings, Charles appears for parents and children’s guardians at all stages of disputes concerning child arrangements, specific issue and prohibited steps orders, and enforcement. He has experience of multi-day fact-finding hearings and contested final hearings. His cases have involved international elements, complex medical conditions, and allegations of Fabricated or Induced Illness.
Charles has acted in jurisdictional disputes and is developing a growing practice in matters involving cross-border issues such as relocation and international child abduction.
Charles represents both applicants and respondents in applications for non-molestation and occupation orders. He is known for his calm and approachable manner, helping clients to feel at ease during what are often highly emotional proceedings.
Notable Cases
A v B [2025] EWFC 377 (B), in which Charles successfully represented the wife in opposing the husband’s application to stay the English divorce proceedings in favour of proceedings in Egypt, with the court finding England to be the natural forum.
M v M, a multi-issue fact-finding hearing in which Charles represented the mother, resulting in findings of significant physical, sexual and coercive-control abuse by the father.
D v D, a fact-finding hearing in which Charles represented the mother, securing findings of physical abuse and the father’s associations with criminal gangs, highlighting serious risks to the child and informing the court’s protective measures.
L v P, in which Charles represented the respondent to a TOLATA claim, successfully resisting claims for the reimbursement of mortgage payments and home improvement costs under equitable accounting.
