Bortoft Bell

Family

Partner

Charlie has been specialising in family law for over a decade.  He has a wealth of experience in dealing with high value, complex financial claims and private disputes over children.

Before founding Bortoft Bell with Arron Bortoft, Charlie was a Director at one of the leading City law firms specialising in high net worth family law. He was involved in many landmark cases, including acting for Michelle Young in one of the most high-profile divorce cases to be heard by the English courts. As a reflection of his dedication to his clients, and the results he achieves for them, Charlie was made a Director before turning 30 and has since operated at the highest level of family law.

He regularly acts for high profile international figures including professional sports men and women, actors, aristocrats and their partners. He also frequently works with City professionals working in financial services and has particular expertise in dealing with cases involving business interests.

Throughout his career Charlie has worked extensively on financial settlements, jurisdictional issues, variation of maintenance applications, financial provision following an overseas divorce, enforcement of orders, appeals (including in the Court of Appeal), child abduction and national and international relocation of children. Charlie is regularly sought out to prepare and advise upon pre-nuptial agreements.

Charlie has built a reputation as a personable and pragmatic lawyer with an extensive range of technical expertise.  Charlie regularly provides comment on family law issues for national newspapers and radio.