Charlie is known for his work in company and chancery litigation, with a particular skill for understanding complex financial details. ‘He gets to grips with matters very quickly and has a great economic background. He presents in a friendly way which is effective.’ “

Chambers UK 2024, Company

Charlie is a well regarded barrister for his commercial and financial services expertise, which is supported by 15 years’ prior experience as an investment banker. He is also regularly instructed in cases concerning partnership law and insolvency.

Charlie has been involved in a range of commercial matters in the Court of Appeal, the High Court and the County Courts, with a particular emphasis on company disputes and commercial contract disputes. He recently successfully defended an unfair prejudice petition in a High Court trial, involving breach of a shareholders’ agreement and reflective loss.

Recent work includes:

  • Charlie was instructed to act for a major defence contractor in a dispute with former shareholder/directors worth in excess of £15m. The unfair prejudice petition and counterclaim were legally and factually complex and involved offshore companies, as well as major MOD contracts. Charlie advised, drafted pleadings and acted for the Respondent company at preliminary hearings and at mediation. The matter was settled at mediation.
  • Charlie acted as sole counsel for the respondent director in a week long unfair prejudice petition/breach of shareholders’ agreement trial in the High Court (Companies Court). The case has been appealed to the Court of Appeal. Cusack v Holdsworth and another [2016] EWHC 3084 (Ch).
  • Successful in a week long trial in the High Court in which unfair prejudice, breach of a shareholder’s agreement and breach of contract were alleged.
  • Advised a multi-million pound South Wales based partnership on the dissolution of the partnership and the repurchase of the assets of the partnerships by the founding partner.
  • Represented a start-up technology venture in the Companies Court in an application to amend/remove documents from the register that had been filed in error.
  • Represented a company in an application in the Companies Court relating to the registration of a charge.

Directory Quotes

Charlie is particularly well regarded for his commercial nous and sector expertise in financial services. ‘He is excellent at drafting, works very hard, is clear and has great knowledge of the details of the case.’ ‘He is thorough and his paperwork is robust. Charlie is a measured and persuasive advocate whom judges take to immediately.’ “

Chambers UK 2024, Commercial Dispute Resolution

Charlie is an exceptional and persuasive advocate, with a calm but imposing advocacy style. He also displays a meticulous attention to detail when working on papers and builds easy rapport with clients.”

The Legal 500 2024, Commercial Litigation

Charlie is commercial, good with numbers, and able to get to the heart of matters quickly.”

The Legal 500 2024, Company and Insolvency

Charlie is commercially minded and extremely able. He is good at quickly getting to grips with the crux of a complicated factual matrix. He offers commercial solutions to intractable problems.”

The Legal 500 2023, COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

Charlie is known for his work in company and chancery litigation, with a particular skill for understanding complex financial details. He has experience appearing before both the High Court and the Court of Appeal.”

Chambers UK 2023, Company

Charlie is commercially minded and extremely able, and has a solution-focussed depth to his advice.”

Legal 500 2023, Company and Insolvency

Charlie  is particularly well regarded for his commercial nous and sector expertise in financial services, which is supported by 15 years’ prior experience as an investment banker. ‘Charlie is an excellent commercial counsel. He has a good court presence and excellent client skills.’

Chambers UK 2023, Commercial Dispute Resolution

Charlie is very responsive, and demonstrates excellent client rapport.”

Legal 500 2022, Commercial Litigation

He is very responsive, with excellent client-handling skills.”

LEGAL 500 2022, COMPANY AND INSOLVENCY

Charlie is strong in his analysis of legal points.”

chambers uk 2022, Commercial Dispute Resolution

Commercially astute. Hard working. Very responsive and easy to work with.”

legal 500 2021, COMPANY & INSOLVENCY
  • Qualifications & awards:

    • MA Oxford University (St Peter’s College)
    • GDL and BPTC (College of Law)
  • Professional memberships:

    • Commercial Bar Association
    • Chancery Bar Association
  • Charlie Newington-Bridges 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.