SILK PROFILE

Charles Woodhouse KC

UK Bar 2026

Old Square Chambers

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Personal Injury

London (Bar)

13 years ranked

Personal Injury: Animal Claims

All Circuits

1 year ranked

Clinical Negligence

London (Bar)

9 years ranked

About

Provided by Old Square Chambers

Practice Areas

Charlie acts for Claimants and Defendants in personal injury and clinical negligence claims of the utmost severity, complexity and sensitivity.

Most of Charlie’s caseload involves high value, complex or catastrophic injury claims including fatal injuries, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and severe orthopaedic injuries, often resulting in amputation. Charlie has particular expertise in representing insurers in claims involving injuries and illnesses that are often seen to straddle the organic/psychological divide including mild traumatic brain injuries and chronic pain and associated disorders, including Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Functional Neurological Disorder

Charlie is regularly instructed in liability disputes involving complex contested expert evidence including road traffic accident, industrial/engineering accidents, riding accidents, sport/outdoor activity accidents and cases involving expert financial evidence. Charlie also has considerable experience of acting for serving and former members of the armed forces.

He has considerable experience in clinical negligence acting at inquest and in civil proceedings in a wide range of clinical accident claims including fatal accident claims, obstetric negligence claims and claims arising from delayed diagnoses.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Personal Injury - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Charles Woodhouse KC regularly appears for claimants and defendants in litigation stemming from catastrophic injuries and fatal accidents. He is noted for his expertise in amputation and chronic pain cases and has experience representing military personnel in claims against the MoD.

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Personal Injury: Animal Claims - All Circuits

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Charles Woodhouse KC of Old Square Chambers offers expertise in animal-related claims as part of his renowned and well-established personal injury practice. He is noted for his experience in representing defendants in equine cases and for his work on Animals Act 1971 claims.

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Clinical Negligence - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Charles Woodhouse KC is a distinguished barrister with an enviable clinical negligence practice. He acts predominantly for claimants in high-value claims and inquests.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Charlie is at the top of his game. He can pick up a case and have an instant grasp of the evidence and the likely legal arguments.
Personal InjuryUK Bar
Charles Woodhouse KC is persuasive and articulate, and his preparation is meticulous. In court, his submissions are measured and eloquent and his cross-examination is formidable.
Personal InjuryUK Bar
He is first and foremost a formidable advocate with an easy charm and forensic eye for detail. He is liked and admired by the Bar and Bench alike.
Personal InjuryUK Bar
Charles is a big hitter who is always involved in Animals Act claims. He has an established practice in this area.
Personal Injury: Animal ClaimsUK Bar
He is a tenacious barrister who can dissect the key issues in complex cases in order to get to the pertinent points. He is great with clients and experts alike.
Clinical NegligenceUK Bar