LAWYER PROFILE

Charles M Thomson

UK 2026

Baker McKenzie

Ranked in 1 practice area

Fraud: Civil

UK-wide

12 years ranked

About

Provided by Baker McKenzie

Practice Areas

Charles is a partner in the Baker McKenzie Dispute Resolution team based in London. Charles has substantial experience of managing a broad range of high-value, multijurisdictional commercial disputes and investigations, particularly those involving fraud and white-collar crime, contentious trusts and complex banking and finance disputes. He leads Baker McKenzie's Business Crime Unit, and he is particularly well known for his experience of advising on criminal law issues, and the interaction between criminal and civil law processes.

Professional Memberships

Law Society of England & Wales

Commercial Fraud Lawyer's Association - Secretary

Personal

BPP Law School (Legal Practice Course) (2002)

City University of London (LL.B.) (2001)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Fraud: Civil - UK-wide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Charles Thomson leads Baker McKenzie's business crime unit and is recognised for his expertise in high-value fraud cases. He is adept at handling matters with parallel criminal and civil proceedings across multiple jurisdictions, particularly in the banking and finance sector.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is incredibly hard-working and very dedicated to customer service. Even in some very challenging logistical circumstances, he is very dedicated.
Fraud: CivilChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Charles is a genuinely excellent lawyer. He combines commercial acumen with razor-sharp analytical skills, which is a winning combination for any client.
Fraud: CivilChambers Guide to the Legal Profession