Christopher Charlton 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.

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

"Christopher Charlton is fantastic. He is everything you would want in a partner. Always available. Sharp intellect. Easy to work with. Gets to the point."

The UK Legal 500 2023

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PPI Unlimited – s.32 Limitation Act 1980 reconsidered

Christopher Charlton , Madeleine Brown 23 Nov 2023
For financial institutions hoping PPI mis-selling claims were behind them, the Supreme Court’s ruling in Canada Square Operations Ltd v Potter may come as an unwelcome re-opening...
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No fraudulent misrepresentations made in sale of RMBS-linked notes

Christopher Charlton , Madeleine Brown, Olivia Pearson 22 Nov 2023
The High Court’s recent judgment in Loreley Financing (Jersey) No. 30 Ltd v Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd and others [2023] EWHC 2759 (Comm) may seem like a blast from the...
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Retained EU Law Act receives Royal Assent

David Gauke, Christopher Charlton , Jonathan Pratt 13 Jul 2023
The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (the Act) received Royal Assent on 29 June.
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