Charlotte Judd > Kingsley Napley LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Kingsley Napley LLP
20 Bonhill Street
London
EC2A 4DN
England

Work Department

Regulatory

Position

Senior Associate

Career

Charlotte is a Senior Associate Solicitor in the Regulatory Team. She assists and advises on matters predominantly in three of the Team’s core service areas: 1)Advising Solicitors and Law Firms; 2) Defending Accountants and Accountancy Firms; 3) Advice for Regulators and Public Bodies.

Charlotte has a background in both regulatory law and civil litigation; she, in turn, is experienced in presenting cases with an unfettered dedication to obtaining the best possible outcome for clients in high-pressured and incredibly sensitive situations. She appreciates the need for creative solutions to achieve the earliest possible resolution for her clients, whether from the regulated or regulator perspective, without compromising on the details.

In acting for both regulated individuals and regulatory bodies Charlotte brings a holistic approach to each case presented by her clients. The unique needs and goals of each client are at the forefront of her day-to-day work; she recognises the importance of never losing sight of the human and business needs of the individuals, firms and bodies for whom she acts, as they seek legal input on the issues faced.

Charlotte was ranked as an ‘Associates-to-Watch’ in Chambers and Partners in 2023 and as a ‘Rising Star’ in Legal 500 2023. She was introduced to Kingsley Napley after being awarded a University prize in association with University College London, where she obtained a First in Law.

 

Languages

English

Memberships

  • Law Society of England and Wales
  • The SRA
  • Member of the Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers (ARDL)
  • Association of Partnership Practitioners

Lawyer Rankings

London > Dispute resolution > Professional discipline

(Leading associates)

Charlotte Judd – Kingsley Napley LLP

Kingsley Napley LLP’s defence team covers legal services, accountancy and finance regulations, as well as fire and health and safety-related matters. Appointed regulatory team head in November 2023, Melinka Berridge acts for major regulators from the education and healthcare sectors; Julie Norris assists partners, other legal service providers and UK law firms with investigations and SRA enforcements; Julie Matheson specialises in advising professional services firms, predominantly in the accountancy and built environment sectors; Shannett Thompson has the ‘ability to put nervous clients at ease‘; and Iain Miller and Jessica Clay are praised for their ‘technical expertise, sound client care and tactical acumen’. The practice further comprises Hannah Eales, an adviser to both regulatory bodies and those who appear before them; Laura Ryan, a prosecutor of individuals for regulators; Lucy Williams; who specialises in regulatory law, primarily in the legal and financial sectors; Sarah Atkinson, who acts in range of architectural cases and complex clinical matters; Clare Hastie, who investigates and prepares fitness to practise cases on behalf of regulatory bodies; and the ‘absolute standoutKathryn Sheridan. Other names to note are Charlotte Judd, Ian Ko and Louise Murphy-King. Former regulatory head Nicola Hill departed the firm in March 2024.