Congratulations Toby Huggins.
18-01-2023
Emily Shopland
05-05-2023
Charlotte Bignell
Charlotte has completed her first six months of pupillage and is now available to take instructions.
2021 Middle Temple
Qualifications
- 2020-2021: Bar Training Course with LLM, (Distinction/Very Competent
- 2016-2019: LLB Law, Cardiff Univercity (First Class Honours)
Awards and Prizes
- Finalist in Cardiff University second year undergraduate competition. Moot problems included: nuisance, disclosure, defence of consent and abuse of process.
- Semi-finalist in Cardiff University final year undergraduate competition. Moot problems included: recovery for psychiatric injury, duty of care of restaurant owners and defamation.
- Represented Cardiff University in ESU – Essex Court Chambers mooting competition. Set the record for the furthest reached in the competition by Cardiff University students. Moot problems included: defamation, GBH and vicarious liability.
- Middle Temple advocacy training. Completed whilst undertaking BTC, had the opportunity to gain feedback on a plea in mitigation and examination in chief.
Interests/Hobbies
Spending time with friends and family and the odd holiday.
Details
Prior to pupillage, Charlotte worked as a County Court advocate representing clients in civil applications and matters relating to housing and insolvency. She also regularly represented claimants at stage 3 Infant Settlement Approvals.
Charlotte has also worked with clients within private family law matters, assisting with case preparation and providing support in court. She worked closely with clients with vulnerabilities, including domestic abuse survivors.
Charlotte has a personable approach and is able to use her previous experience working with vulnerable people to adapt to the needs of each client.
