Charles Royle

Charles Royle has an established practice in complex and serious cases. He defends and prosecutes in equal measure and is a CPS Grade 4, Specialist Counsel for them, often being instructed in cases involving serious sexual offences. He is competent and calm, fearless and persuasive. He is always meticulously prepared and maintains a tactical overview.

He has acted alone in cases from murder to multi- million pound frauds to historic sexual allegations.

He acts in areas other than mainstream and financial crime, such as private Road Traffic Law, Environmental Law, Inquests, Courts Martial and Professional Misconduct. He has specialist knowledge in drug and pharmaceutical matters.

He is experienced in Personal Injury and Health and Safety Law. He understands technical evidence and offences.

Charles is often instructed as he is able to bring a fresh and novel approach to a case, is dogged, and has the will to win. He is adept at dealing with vulnerable witnesses and Defendants.

Charles is listed as a leading junior in Chambers and Partners &  The Legal 500

What the Legal Directories say:

"Charles is a top-drawer advocate who is able to calm a client, charm a jury and convince a judge". - Legal 500 2023 - Crime

"An absolutely superb barrister with a laid-back and calm approach, who is so pleasant to work with." - Chambers and Partners - 2022