Charles is Joint Head of 4PB and leads the set superbly. He is a first class, persuasive advocate who is highly respected by the judiciary and his peers and greatly admired by his instructing solicitors and clients. He has an outstanding ability to assimilate large amounts of information and understand the issues in a case. He relates to all clients in a human and empathetic way and gains their trust and confidence quickly. Unusually for a silk of his standing, he is as equally skilled in high value financial cases as he is in complex children cases and he really stands out in cases where advice and representation is required for both financial and children issues.

Charles is a skilled and highly respected advocate with a sharp legal mind and real courtroom presence. He’s thoughtful, strategic, and always well-prepared. Clients value the clarity he brings to complex issues, and solicitors trust implicitly him to deliver. Charles has a rare breadth of expertise which sets him apart from his peers. He handles both children and financial work with equal mastery. That dual specialism is a real USP in today’s family law landscape and makes him the go-to choice for complex, high-stakes cases. Whether it’s a knotty financial dispute or sensitive children matters, he brings clarity and confidence to everything he does. Charles is also a great person to have on your team - responsive, collaborative, and approachable. He strikes the right balance between empathy and firm advocacy. A safe pair of hands for demanding clients and high-stakes work.

I instruct Charles Hale KC in complex, high net worth financial cases on divorce and separation. Charles is exceptionally organized and strategic. He has an unparalleled ability to distil vast volumes of documentation and swiftly get to the heart of the case. Clients appreciate not only his razor-sharp legal insight and mind but also his personable and reassuring manner, which puts them at ease during what is an emotionally challenging time. Judges listen to Charles with respect; his advocacy is always clear, persuasive and perfectly pitched. He is a standout leader at the Family Bar.