Charles advises insolvency practitioners on asset recovery and realization for creditors of insolvent companies and bankrupt individuals. He represents banks in enforcing security against corporations and individuals.
With extensive experience in freezing and proprietary injunctions, provisional liquidations, and winding-up petitions, Charles leads cross-practice teams on pre-pack administrations, liquidation sales, LPA Receiver appointments, and formal administrations.
He regularly advises directors on their duties during financial distress and helps companies explore restructuring solutions. Charles also handles finance and insolvency disputes.
Recently, he assisted a metropolitan council in acquiring a distressed care home business, working closely with the corporate healthcare team.
Charles is experienced in director and officer policy matters, collaborating with the insurance team. He has acted for the Insolvency Service in director disqualification proceedings, public interest winding-up petitions, and advised on the first compensation order application under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986.