Charles Hale KC MCIArb
Charles Hale KC, Joint Head of Chambers of 4PB, is a Family Law Specialist and Arbitrator, recognised as leading King’s Counsel in both, Chambers and Partners and Legal 500. Notably, his outstanding contributions have led to his nomination for the prestigious Legal 500 Silk of the Year Award on three separate occasions, in addition to his recent nomination in the same category at the 2023 Family Law Awards.
As a leading family KC with expertise in all aspects of financial, international and private law family cases, Charles is regularly instructed in international family disputes for high net worth individuals and often provides expert opinion in foreign divorce matters. Charles has a reputation for dealing with the most complex cases involving financial disputes and trusts, also cases arising out of same sex/modern families disputes. As one of the few recognised leading family UK barristers in both matrimonial finance and children work, Charles is often instructed to represent high profile clients in all issues arising out of their separation. He is qualified to receive instructions directly from overseas lawyers. Charles also has a significant ADR practice. As an Arbitrator, a private FDR judge and early neutral evaluator in both finance and children cases, Charles offers the full spectrum for out of court solutions to complex family disputes.