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Charles Eastwood
Work Department
Family - Finance
Position
Charles practises exclusively in financial areas within family law.
Particular interest:
- Primarily in Matrimonial Finance, with work also undertaken in Schedule 1 and Inheritance Act claims.
- Matrimonial cases typically involving high assets, business related issues including company valuation and liquidity, and also trusts, pensions and third party claims/interests.
- Schedule 1 CA 1989 claims both for and against high net worth individuals.
- Cohabitation and Inheritance Act Claims.
Career
Called 1988, Lincoln’s Inn.
Memberships
Family Law Bar Association.
Education
Charles read Law at Christ Church, Oxford.
Lawyer Rankings
Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Family: divorce and financial remedy
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 1Charles Eastwood – St John’s Buildings ‘Charles has become the leading junior counsel for family finance work in the North West. He is a fierce and tenacious advocate who will push matters as far as he can for clients; he’s a real fighter.’
St John’s Buildings is ‘the go-to team in the North for matrimonial finances work with two of the best silks in the country and a team of juniors who are all excellent.’ The members represent national and international clients in their family and matrimonial finance cases, and the members handle matters concerning inheritance, trusts, hidden assets, and bankruptcy. Sally Harrison KC undertakes high-value matrimonial finance cases concerning complex valuations regarding pensions and companies. Samantha Hillas KC handles financial remedy work exclusively, and she frequently acts for clients regarding their pre and post-nuptial agreements, as well as tax and corporate structures. The set is also home to Charles Eastwood who handles Schedule 1 claims, and Frances De Navarro‘s practice includes handling business valuations and family trusts. Archna Dawar specialise in high-value financial remedy work, and Hannah Wood has expertise in handling separation agreements, business assets, and Schedule 1 cases.