Charles is a very robust and creative advocate. He is first-class both in conference and on paper. He boasts an encyclopedic knowledge of property law and is a very effective property litigator.”

The Legal 500 2024, Property and Construction

Charles has specialised in land-related matters for over 30 years. He has great experience of boundary litigation, restrictive covenants, easements and public rights of way. He regularly appears in Court; in the First-tier Tribunal (especially on land registration issues) and before the Upper Tribunal on applications relating to restrictive covenants. He has also appeared in the Court of Appeal on a number of occasions in land-related disputes.

Charles’s practice includes all aspects of landlord and tenant law, both commercial and residential, and also mobile home parks.

He remains familiar with some of the less well-known areas of law, such as the workings of the Settled Land Act 1925 or tenancies protected by the Rent Act 1977.

Additionally, Charles holds a Private Pilot’s Licence and he has advised commercial and private pilots who have needed assistance in their dealings with the Civil Aviation Authority (in respect of both licensing and aircraft maintenance issues).

Charles writes on legal topics, with articles published in the Conveyancer on the First-tier Tribunal and in the New Law Journal on the temporary closure of highways.

Directory Quotes

Charles is a respected junior with a broad practice in commercial disputes and traditional chancery. He specialises in land registration and land cases, as well as commercial property matters.”

Chambers UK 2024, Chancery

Charles always takes a robust, yet commercially sensible approach and has a winning way with clients. ‘He is extremely knowledgeable and friendly to deal with.’ ‘Charles’ advice is practical and pragmatic, easily communicated to and understood by clients whilst addressing all the necessary legal issues.’ “

Chambers UK 2024, Real Estate Litigation

Charles has superb in-depth knowledge of even the most esoteric points of property law. Coupled with a commercially sensible and robust approach to problem solving, and a winning manner with clients, this makes him a first choice for property disputes.”

The Legal 500 2023, Property and Construction

Charles has a real talent to get straight to the point and find a solution.”

Chambers UK 2023, Chancery

Charles manages a successful property practice, covering all the main chancery areas but focusing in particular on land registration and land-related issues.’ ‘~He is an expert in boundary disputes and is always a go-to barrister in this area.”

Chambers UK 2023, Real Estate Litigation

Charles is very bright and very practical and pragmatic. He is pretty calm under pressure and good at finding practical solutions. He is knowledgeable in the law, but also has a pragmatic approach to cases.”

Chambers UK 2022, Chancery

Charles is a fabulous barrister. Exceptionally bright, very good on his feet, calm under pressure and great client care skills.”

LEGAL 500 2022, CHANCERY, PROBATE AND TAX

Charles has a sound grasp of the documents and builds a good rapport with clients. He’s good with clients and on his feet.”

CHAMBERS UK 2022, REAL ESTATE LITIGATION

Charles is a hugely experienced barrister who provides very commercial advice.”

LEGAL 500 2022, PROPERTY AND CONSTRUCTION

Charles has a wealth of knowledge that he applies practically. In-depth, analytical and good with clients.”

CHAMBERS UK 2021, PROPERTY AND CONSTRUCTION

Charles is very, very knowledgeable and drills down into the detail. He has vast experience in this area. Good at strategic practical solutions that are commercially sensible. Clients trust him. He exudes authority.”

Legal 500 2021, REAL ESTATE LITIGATION

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  • Qualifications & awards:

    • BA (Dunelm)
  • Professional memberships:

    • Chancery Bar Association
  • Charles Auld is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.