Excello Law

Maritime Law

Founder and Director of Cargo Law

harlotte Gale completed her Law degree at the University of Exeter, enriching her education through International Comparative Law programs in Salzburg, Austria, and Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Charlotte was taught by professor Andrew Tettenborn, a leading academic in Maritime and Commercial Law which led her to take a keen interest in Shipping Law.

After a stint volunteering at Rivers State university in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Charlotte began her legal career at Hill Dickinson LLP, gaining valuable experience in their London, Dubai, and Piraeus offices, qualifying as a solicitor into their “wet shipping” team in London. Charlotte went on secondment to BP's Shipping Legal Team in Canary Wharf and Sunbury.  From there she joined Clyde & Co in Guildford, where she spent nearly a decade refining her dry-shipping skills and contributing to a significant number of cargo, salvage and general-average cases. In 2016, she joined Roose+Partners as a Partner, leaving in 2024 to set up her own law firm in London, Cargo Law.

Known for her unwavering dedication and exceptional results, Charlotte has two decades of specialised experience in shipping law. Her focus lies in handling intricate cargo and insurance recovery cases, particularly in soft commodities. Charlotte handles complex claims in the High Court, Arbitration, and Mediation. She is renowned for her meticulous and comprehensive approach, offering clients clear and accessible advice that is highly valued.