Charles Sherrard KC

Practice Areas

Charlie’s practice & name as one of the go-to silks in murder, sexual offences, serious organised crime, white collar fraud, private appeals, private prosecutions and regulatory work, has never been stronger. He is regularly instructed on a direct access basis. This explains why Charlie was instructed in cases such as the killing of Jodie Chesney, the first FGM trial, numerous gangland murders, historic multiple-complainant rape cases, the murder at HMP Pentonville, numerous carbon credit & tax frauds, the worst multiple death case in UK history on our roads and the UBS rogue trader trial.

Recognition has now included since being appointed as a Recorder of the Crown Court in 2019.

Charlie’s sustained reputation is based on his painstaking preparation, an assiduous eye for detail and sympathetic client care. He has a great ability to switch from fierce, aggressive cross examination to incredibly sensitive in order achieve the best results for his varied clients. His work ethic and personal attention to detail have resulted in continual recommendations by word of mouth and professional contacts.

Charlie has been a regular legal expert guest on LBC News Radio with Nick Ferrari, Theo Usherwood & most recently Shelagh Fogerty regarding the Manchester Bomber case. Was legal advisor to LBC regarding the Labour Party file of anti-semitism. Recently introduced by Andre Morgan on LBC News London as “LBC News Radio’s foremost legal analyst” when discussing the fallout from the parole board decision in the case of John Warboys.