Charlie is excellent. He is very responsive, considered and methodical in his approach. He also instils confidence in the clients and is very good in court.”

Chambers UK 2025, Company

Charlie acts in professional negligence claims involving architects, builders and surveyors.

Recent work includes:

  • Acting in multi-million pound professional negligence claim against a national tax advisory business in relation to the re-patriation and re-basing of offshore assets by a significant shareholder in a business acquired by a multi-national. The case also involves questions relating to Entrepreneurs Relief.
  • Advised the CEO of one of South West’s leading healthcare companies on a professional negligence claim against his company’s accountants. The claim was issued, after Charlie had drafted detailed pleadings, but settled after mediation and a series of negotiations post the mediation.
  • Advised, drafting pleadings and acted for the claimant in a mediation in a claim against architect made by a property developer.
  • Advised and drafted pleadings in a claim made against an IFA in relation to the sale of investment products in 2008/2009. Strike out proceedings were initiated and the claim was favourably settled prior to the hearing of the strike out application.

Directory Quotes

Charlie has strong written advocacy and provides robust, pragmatic advice.”

The Legal 500 2025, Private Wealth, Probate, and Tax

He is very commercially-minded, results-oriented and very good with clients.”

Chambers UK 2025, Chancery

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 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 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 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

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

Legal 500 2021, Company & Insolvency

Charlie is excellent in court and provides concise, commercially astute advice.”

The Legal 500 2020, COMMERCIAL, BANKING, INSOLVENCY AND CHANCERY LAW

Traditional chancery practitioner with a specialism in Inheritance Act 1975 claims and experience with high-value estates and complex wills. ‘He rolls up his sleeves and gets his hands dirty, but still keeps in mind the client’s interests all the way through.’ “

Chambers UK 2020, Chancery

Charlie provides an exemplary service, and is extremely thorough and commercially minded. He is well liked by clients, diligent in his preparation and excellent in court. ‘He easily gets his head around complicated matters, providing sound and practical advice.’ “

Chambers UK 2019, COMMERCIAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION

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. He is also regularly instructed in cases concerning partnership law and insolvency. ‘He’s an excellent commercial barrister and very good value for money. He is good on his feet and provides good written work’.”

Chambers UK 2018, Commercial Dispute Resolution

  • 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.