INDIVIDUAL PROFILE

Charles Lloyd

High Net Worth 2026

Harbottle & Lewis LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Private Wealth Disputes

London (Firms)

9 years ranked

About

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High Net Worth

Practice Areas

Charles is a private client disputes lawyer with over 25 years of specialist experience in a broad range of international trust and estate disputes as well as general commercial litigation.

He has a depth of experience and specialist expertise in advising trustees, beneficiaries, protectors, executors, administrators in contentious situations arising out of disputes involving these structures. In particular, he advises on disputes relating to the succession of valuable family businesses and other assets held in complex structures, involving trusts, foundations, partnerships and other corporate entities, as well as cross-border estates. These cases have often involved issues around the capacity of settlors and testators.

Charles frequently works at the point of intersection between traditional private client litigation, white-collar crime, regulatory investigations, and fraud. In addition, he advises trustees facing challenges in matrimonial litigation and has experience handling disputes involving Sharia law.

Before becoming a partner at Harbottle & Lewis in April 2025, Charles was for 25 years the head of Macfarlanes’ private client disputes group.

Chambers Review

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Chambers High Net Worth

Private Wealth Disputes - London (Firms)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Charles Lloyd specialises in international trusts litigation and probate work. He draws on a wealth of experience in the area to assist an array of clients.

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Strengths

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Charles Lloyd is a doyen. He is senior, has been around a long time and is super experienced and really unflappable. Nothing fazes him; he always makes the right judgement calls.
Private Wealth DisputesChambers High Net Worth
Charles is an exceptionally experienced contentious trust lawyer who quickly grasps even the most complex situations. His strategic thinking and depth of knowledge inspire confidence from the outset. He is highly responsive and makes himself available. Charles combines sharp intellect with practical judgement, ensuring problems are handled efficiently and effectively.
Private Wealth DisputesChambers High Net Worth
Charles is charming, urbane, unflappable and has excellent judgement. He is an acknowledged leader in the field.
Private Wealth DisputesChambers High Net Worth