Charles Balmain

Ranked in 4 Practice Areas

Band 2

Restructuring/Insolvency: Litigation

London (Firms)

1 Years Ranked

Band 3

Competition Law: Litigation

London (Firms)

7 Years Ranked

Band 5

Banking Litigation

UK-wide

2 Years Ranked

Band 5

Commercial and Corporate Litigation

London (Firms)

1 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2025

Europe 2025

About

Provided by Charles Balmain

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: Litigation respondent
Chambers 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: Litigation respondent
Chambers 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: Litigation respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

He was very helpful in considering our options and was easy to work with.

Competition Law: Litigation respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

In terms of strategic and tactical senses Charles Balmain is one of the best I have seen.

Competition Law: Litigation respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

He is a very calm and collected litigator. He is extremely experienced, has great judgement and is unflappable.

Banking Litigation respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

He instils confidence in the client and is really strategic.

Banking Litigation respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Charles is a very smooth operator, very strategic and hugely experienced.

Banking Litigation respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

He is a great team player who rolls up his sleeves and delivers for his clients.

Banking Litigation respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Charles is particularly good at financial litigation.

Banking Litigation respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Charles Balmain is an outstanding team lead and advocate. A thoughtful adviser, he speaks his mind in a clear and compelling way, and is always highly respectful.

Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession