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Charles Balmain often defends clients in follow-on damages actions arising from European Commission cartel investigations. He also represents clients before the CAT in relation to alleged information exchange and acts for defendants in collective proceedings.
Charles Balmain's expertise spans domestic and cross-border disputes, including those arising from complex financing transactions and debt restructuring. He is frequently sought after by financial institutions, corporates and sovereigns.
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"Charles Balmain is a sophisticated lawyer who builds good client relationships. He is a bright team leader who communicates well with clients."
"Charles is an impressive lawyer with a calm attitude and an ability to take his clients instructions and distill them into something pragmatic."
"Charles is a brilliant client-facing partner who is incredibly smooth, client-minded and knows what matters to clients."
"He has been very helpful in giving me the full playing field. He certainly gives you a good idea of what to expect, the timing and the likely paths the opposition will take."
"Charles Balmain is an excellent lawyer with a quick understanding of complex subjects and he provides a good strategy."
"I am a huge fan of his. He is super impressive, super shrewd tactically, fantastic on strategy and has a good manner with clients."
"Charles Balmain instinctively knows what to do. He is very experienced and strategic. He is excellent."
"I would really flag his strong judgement and his sense of which points will work in court."
"Charles Balmain is a sophisticated lawyer who builds good client relationships. He is a bright team leader who communicates well with clients."
"Charles is an impressive lawyer with a calm attitude and an ability to take his clients instructions and distill them into something pragmatic."
"Charles is a brilliant client-facing partner who is incredibly smooth, client-minded and knows what matters to clients."