Expertise

Charlotte has acted in a wide range of claims arising from road traffic accidents, public liability incidents and accidents at work. Charlotte specialises in securing compensation of £1 million or more for her clients.

Charlotte focuses on achieving the best outcomes for her clients. She ensures they gain early access to rehabilitation, maximising their chances of recovery. Beyond this, Charlotte plays a crucial role in helping clients rebuild their lives after injury. By securing interim payments where possible, she enables clients to purchase equipment, pay for private medical treatment and therapy, arrange care and adapt their accommodation to meet their needs.

Charlotte has been described as “professional yet down-to-earth” by clients.

Career

Charlotte was admitted as a Solicitor in September 2010, following the completion of her training contract with a notable firm. She joined Stewarts as an Associate in May 2019 and, in recognition of her expertise and contribution, was promoted to Senior Associate in May 2022.

Experience

• Secured a £23 million lump sum settlement award for a young tetraplegic woman injured in a road traffic collision.
• Secured a £5.85m damages award on behalf of a tree surgeon who sustained a spinal cord injury when he was struck by a falling tree at work.
• Secured a settlement of £9.8m from the Motor Insurers’ Bureau on behalf of an ex-soldier and Amazon driver who sustained a spinal cord injury in a road traffic incident.
• Secured damages of £3.5m from the Motor Insurers’ Bureau on behalf of a protected party who sustained a catastrophic brain injury in a road traffic accident.

Recognition

Charlotte is regarded as a leading associate in the field of catastrophic personal injury:

• In The Legal 500 2025 and 2026 editions, Charlotte was recognised as a leading associate, praised for her regular involvement in the team’s key work, and noted by peers and clients as a rising talent to watch.
• Charlotte was shortlisted in the “Insurance Leading Associate of the Year” category at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards 2025.

Accreditations and Memberships

Charlotte has served as Chair of Headway Bradford since May 2018.

Publications and Media

Charlotte authored an article examining the complex issues that arise when a catastrophic injury claimant’s lack of capacity is not caused by the negligent act. The piece was published in the APIL PI Focus magazine.

Personal

Charlotte enjoys travelling, particularly by rail, playing the piano and reading historical fiction.