Christopher Charlton Partner

Partner

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Chris specialises in complex commercial litigation and arbitration, particularly corporate and shareholder disputes, disputes regarding financial services and products, and contentious issues in insolvencies.

He regularly acts for financial institutions and other corporate clients across a range of sectors, including financial services, technology and construction.

Chris has significant experience of advising UK and non-UK clients in relation to cross-border corporate and commercial disputes, including in particular issues of jurisdiction and enforcement. Through 2019, he was seconded as a Foreign Associate to a leading New York law firm where he worked on a range of US focused matters.

Chris is a qualified solicitor-advocate.

Expertise

Recent work

PGA European Tour

Representing PGA European Tour in securing the dismissal of high-profile disciplinary appeals by 12 pro golfers on the grounds of restraint of trade, breach of competition law, and procedural unfairness.

Thirteen Bitcoin developers

Successfully defending 13 individual Bitcoin developers in a preliminary issue trial in several different claims relating to Dr Craig Wright and concerning the identity of (and Dr Wright’s claim to be) the pseudonymous inventor of Bitcoin, “Satoshi Nakamoto”.

Travelport Limited

Acting for a fintech business in a speedy trial relating to the operation of a Material Adverse Effect clause as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic in a Share Purchase Agreement.

A satellite communications business

Acting for a satellite communications firm in confidential arbitration proceedings regarding pricing under a long-term commercial contract.

JD Williams & Co Limited.

Acting for JD Williams in relation to a substantial commercial dispute with an insurer regarding the allocation of liabilities in respect of a substantial consumer insurance redress scheme.

A state immunity dispute

Advising an UHNW individual in relation to issues of state immunity arising under the State Immunity Act 1978.

A cryptocurrency business

Acting for the founder of a cryptocurrency business in relation to disputes concerning the ownership and ongoing governance of the business venture.

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What people are saying

"Chris Charlton is a truly great young Partner. He can deal with the most demanding clients and the most challenging cases, and he does so with the calm authority of a man with a much greyer beard. A future superstar in the litigation world who I expect to be among the heavyweights for years to come."

The Legal 500 2024