LAWYER PROFILE

Charles Arrand

UK 2026

Shoosmiths LLP

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Planning & Environment

Thames Valley

1 year ranked

Health & Safety

UK-wide

16 years ranked

Product Liability: Food

UK-wide

16 years ranked

About

Provided by Shoosmiths LLP

UK

Practice Areas

Charles is an experienced regulatory crime solicitor advising corporations and their directors on investigations, prosecutions and other enforcement actions in relation to the offences which can be committed by companies, including bribery and corruption, environmental, waste and nuisance, corporate manslaughter, health and safety, trading standards, animal welfare, pricing and promotions, food labelling, food hygiene and food safety, weights and measures, Coroner's inquests, product recall and product safety etc.

Charles has over 20 years’ experience in pretty much all sectors but in particular - retail, food and drink, hospitality and leisure, manufacturing, rail, construction, property and facilities management, automotive, government and defence, mining, transport, warehousing and logistics, and healthcare and acts for individuals as well as many well-known global and high street businesses.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Health & Safety - UK-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Charles Arrand's experience stretches across a broad range of sectors, including retail and transport. He maintains an excellent reputation in the market and is routinely called upon to defend clients in prosecutions brought by local authorities following fatal incidents and severe injuries.

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Planning & Environment - Thames Valley

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Charles Arrand is noted for his ability to provide counsel on both contentious and non-contentious issues. He is notably adept at acting on behalf of clients during investigations and enforcement matters.

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Product Liability: Food - UK-wide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Charles Arrand has a food law practice that is bolstered significantly by his leading presence in the health and safety space. His clients include major supermarkets and he is adept at defending prosecutions relating to food safety and hygiene.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is simply an exceptional tactician. I can’t fault him!
Health & SafetyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He is excellent, punchy and exudes experience.
Health & SafetyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Charles has impeccable judgement, based on decades of experience, and is exactly who you want in your corner when facing a difficult regulatory investigation and prosecution.
Health & SafetyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Charles Arrand is first-rate, his judgement is second to none and he is hugely trusted.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Charles is a longstanding partner who has a very good reputation in this space.
Product Liability: FoodChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Charles has impeccable judgement based on decades of experience and is exactly who you want in your corner when facing a difficult regulatory investigation and prosecution. He has seen it all before.
Product Liability: FoodChambers Guide to the Legal Profession