LAWYER PROFILE

Charles Poole-Warren

Europe 2026

A&O Shearman

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Banking & Finance: UK/US-qualified Experts

Spain

20 years ranked

Capital Markets: UK/US-qualified Experts

Spain

13 years ranked

About

Provided by A&O Shearman

Practice Areas

Banking & Finance, Project Finance and Capital Markets

Personal

Charles is an English law qualified finance lawyer, who has been active in the Iberian market for over 25 years.

His clients include financial institutions, corporates and funds, particularly those active in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Recently, he has been involved in energy transition and digitalisation, and has a keen interest in the sustainability agenda.

He advises clients on a range of products in the credit and capital markets, and he has led teams on a number of market-first and innovative transactions over his career. His practice focusses on Spain and Portugal, but he also advises Iberian clients in emerging markets.

Charles leads the firm’s Portuguese desk, working closely with others active in Portugal and other Lusophone speaking countries, including Brazil, Angola and Mozambique.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Banking & Finance: UK/US-qualified Experts - Spain

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Charles Poole-Warren is a UK-qualified practitioner and is well positioned to advise on the English law aspects of Spanish transactions, assisting with large debt refinancings as well as energy and infrastructure project finance.

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Capital Markets: UK/US-qualified Experts - Spain

Spotlight

Individual Editorial

Charles Poole-Warren is an expert in DCM mandates, including large bond issuances, note programmes and hybrid bonds, where he acts for prominent international deal managers and sponsors. As a UK-qualified practitioner based in Madrid, he is a primary choice for cross-border mandates, especially those involving English law elements.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Charles defends our interests and provides a good service.
Banking & Finance: UK/US-qualified ExpertsChambers European Guide
Charles Poole-Warren has a high technical capacity with lots of knowledge of the capital market area.
Capital Markets: UK/US-qualified ExpertsChambers European Guide