Charlie is strong in his analysis of legal points.”

Chambers UK 2022, Commercial Dispute Resolution

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.

Recent work includes:

  • Advised a Singapore based hedge fund in relation to the contract of one its star fund managers.
  • Numerous interest rate swaps advices, including advice on questions of breach of statutory duty under FSMA 2000, negligence, misrepresentation and breach of fiduciary duty.
  • Represented an international wholesale bank in a professional negligence claim against a surveyor. Advised on numerous issues as well as drafted pleadings.
  • Acted for an IFA in a professional negligence claim. Successful in application for summary judgment/strike out on grounds of limitation and failure of novation.
  • Acted against a high-street bank in relation to the mis-selling of a loan and alleged negligence.

  • Qualifications:

    • 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.