LAWYER PROFILE

Charles Balmain

UK 2026

White & Case LLP

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Restructuring/Insolvency: Litigation

London (Firms)

1 year ranked

Competition Law: Litigation

London (Firms)

7 years ranked

Banking Litigation

UK-wide

2 years ranked

Commercial and Corporate Litigation

London (Firms)

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

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Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Restructuring/Insolvency: Litigation - London (Firms)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Charles Balmain of White & Case has a broad commercial disputes practice and regularly assists clients with restructuring related disputes.

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Competition Law: Litigation - London (Firms)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Charles Balmain often defends clients in damages actions arising from alleged cartels.

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Banking Litigation - UK-wide

Band 5

Individual Editorial

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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Commercial and Corporate Litigation - London (Firms)

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Charles Balmain is a well-rounded commercial litigator, acting on high profile, cross-border disputes. Charles counts large international financial institutions and multinational corporations amongst his clients.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Charles Balmain is an excellent litigator. He does not need any more recommendation from me because everyone rightly says how excellent he is.
Restructuring/Insolvency: LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Charles Balmain is a very calm and collected litigator. He is extremely experienced, has great judgement and is unflappable
Restructuring/Insolvency: LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Charles Balmain is a really experienced litigator who is very calm in stressful situations. He is a very shrewd guy who gets most out of his team.
Restructuring/Insolvency: LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He was very helpful in considering our options and was easy to work with.
Competition Law: LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
In terms of strategic and tactical senses Charles Balmain is one of the best I have seen.
Competition Law: LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He is a very calm and collected litigator. He is extremely experienced, has great judgement and is unflappable.
Banking LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession