Charlotte Clode

Commercial Litigation

A Partner at the Firm, Charlotte specialises in commercial and contractual disputes and contentious intellectual property, technology and media law disputes. Charlotte handles the Firm's Intellectual Property, Technology & Media Law Group's IP litigation at Partner level and also manages a portfolio of IT, software and development companies, most of whom have a national presence. She deals with the Group’s contentious defamation and media law work and is fast developing a specialist niche in that area.

Charlotte is also a key member of the Group advising on trademark infringements which have a criminal aspect. In addition Charlotte is one of the Firm’s lead advisors in respect of regulatory, business crime and motoring offences. She represents clients facing investigation or prosecution by regulatory bodies such as Councils, Fire Authorities, the Health and Safety Executive, the Environment Agency and others, and represents clients before the Magistrates Court.

Charlotte graduated with a 2:1 (Hons) Law Degree from the University of Liverpool in 2005. She went on to complete the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in Birmingham, achieving Distinction.