Charlotte Newell KC

Charlotte Newell KC is an experienced criminal practitioner, renowned as both a prosecutor and defence counsel at the very highest level.

She has developed a formidable practice, appearing in cases of the utmost gravity in the Crown and Appellate Courts and has particular expertise in the prosecution and defence of serious sexual allegations, homicide and cases involving young and vulnerable witnesses. Charlotte is also regularly instructed in multi handed allegations of fraud and money laundering and is counter terrorism accredited.

Charlotte is known for early and thorough case preparation and her incredible attention to detail. She is tenacious and fearless in court and works tirelessly on every instruction to secure the best possible outcome for her clients. She is an approachable but no-nonsense advocate who regularly wins praise from the judiciary and those that instruct or oppose her, both for her commitment to her clients’ cases and her capacity to work effectively with opposing counsel. Charlotte is also calm and empathetic with young and vulnerable witnesses, empowering them to give the best evidence.

Charlotte has been a pupil supervisor since 2005, many of her pupils have gone on to take tenancy. A member of the Criminal Bar Association Education Committee, Charlotte is involved in the organisation of lectures, conferences, seminars and webinars for the criminal Bar, notably the renowned bi-annual CBA sexual offences conference.

Alongside her solicitor instructions, Charlotte has a growing practice in direct access work, typically in relation to accusations of sexual offences