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18-01-2023
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05-05-2023
Charlotte Bignell
Charlotte joined chambers in 2023 after successfully completing a common law pupillage and now accepts instructions across all areas of chambers work.
2021 Middle Temple
- 2020-2021: Bar Training Course with LLM, (Distinction/Very Competent
- 2016-2019: LLB Law, Cardiff Univercity (First Class Honours)
- 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.
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Charlotte joined Chambers in 2023 after successfully completing her common law pupillage and now accepts instructions across all areas of Chambers’ work. Prior to pupillage Charlotte worked as a County Court advocate representing clients in civil applications, landlord and tenant matters and insolvency.
Charlotte completed her undergraduate degree at Cardiff University where she graduated with a 1:1 in Law (LLB) before going on to complete the Bar Training Course and Masters degree. During her time at university, she volunteered assisting litigants-in-person via Support Through Court.
Charlotte has developed a busy family law practice, representing parties from first hearings through to final hearings in private and public children law. She has experience in handling cases involving allegations of domestic abuse, coercive and controlling behaviour, substance misuse, mental health issues and parental alienation. Charlotte also accepts instructions in matrimonial finance and injunctive relief work.
Charlotte accepts instructions in civil matters, including Small Claims and Stage 3 hearings, and housing. She regularly acts for both prosecution and defence in both the Magistrates Court and the Crown Court (CPS Grade 1 Prosecutor). Charlotte prides herself on her personable and considerate approach and has been praised on her ability to manage anxious and often vulnerable witnesses and clients.
