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

Legal 500 2024, COMPANY & INSOLVENCY

Charlie qualified as a mediator in January 2019. His background is predominantly in commercial litigation, company and shareholder disputes, contract disputes, financial services/banking disputes, contentious probate applications and Inheritance Act claims but Charlie is happy to mediate in any field.

Charlie acts as an independent party in the dispute resolution process to facilitate open discussion and reach consensus between the parties, without the need to go to court with all the added expense and aggravation.

Charlie is noted for his excellent people skills, his ability to empathise and sympathise as well as rational thinking and practical application of legal principles, which he brings to the mediation table.

Directory Quotes

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 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 commercially minded and is able to offer advice and commercial solutions. Charlie gets to grips with things very quickly, he is very accessible and presents well.”

Chambers UK 2024, Chancery

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

The Legal 500 2023, COMPANY & INSOLVENCY

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

  • Additional information:

    Charlie enjoys running and recently ran the length of the River Wye (150 miles) raising over £32,000 for charity in the process. He has completed over 20 marathons as well as the Marathon des Sables, a race across the Sahara. He also skied 500 miles in a race to the Magnetic North Pole. He enjoys cricket, fishing and horses. He is the chairman of an environmental charity and rivers trust, the Wye and Usk Foundation, and an education endowment charity. Charlie grew up in Gloucestershire and was at school in Bristol.

  • 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.