Charles is a Partner and Solicitor-Advocate specialising in representing clients in international arbitration and other dispute resolution procedures as well as providing claims and project advisory support in connection with major construction, infrastructure and energy projects. He has represented parties as counsel and advocate in international arbitration proceedings under the ICC, LCIA, LMAA, UNCITRAL, SIAC and CEPANI Rules and in ad-hoc arbitrations. He has conducted a number of disputes in the London Technology & Construction Court. He has also represented clients in alternative forms of dispute resolution including, DAB, DAAB, adjudication, mediation and expert determination. He has advised owners, operators and contractors in respect of a range of energy and infrastructure projects including roads, rail, airports, ports, sports stadia, power generation and supply (including nuclear, offshore wind, power stations, waste-to energy and pipelines), industrial plants, hotels and commercial premises in the UK, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Central America with a particular focus on Central and Eastern Europe and the CIS States.

Charles is recognised by Who’s Who Legal as a Future Leader in the fields of both Arbitration and Construction as well as being listed in the Legal 500 International Arbitration Powerlist.