About Charlie

Charlie is the chair of Cooley’s international arbitration practice. He represents companies and governments in complex, high-value international disputes across a broad range of sectors. Charlie’s knowledge and experience encompasses both commercial disputes and disputes under public international law. He is an advocate before arbitral tribunals and the English High Court, as well as a speaker and author concerning matters of international arbitration and private and public international law.

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Cricket, golf and almost any other sport

I believe in bringing the highest quality of representation to every case, for every client – devising and executing solutions to their most complex and important problems.

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Experience

Rankings and accolades

Lawdragon 500: Leading Global Litigators (2023)

Lawdragon 500: Global Litigation Lawyers (2021)

Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration, Future Leader (2017, 2018, 2020)

Best Lawyers: International Arbitration (2020, 2023)

The Legal 500 UK: International Arbitration (2019)

Chambers Global and UK Guide: Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration – UK  (2020 – 2023); International Arbitration – UK-wide (2020, 2021)

A well-known and effective advocate endorsed for his brilliant strategic mind and masterful advocacy

Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration