Charlotte Evans

Charlotte is developing a busy Crown Court practice, having honed her skills in the Magistrates Court acting for both Prosecution and Defence, giving her an excellent grounding in assisting with cases at short notice and representing vulnerable clients. When instructed in Crown Court trials, Charlotte is known for her methodical case management. Proving a formidable opponent, Charlotte is confident in presenting her case and is robust in cross-examination.

Notable recent instructions include:

• Prosecuting a trial concerning supply of Class A drugs, involving expert evidence. Charlotte’s thorough preparation of the case ensured that the evidence was presented to the jury in a digestible format, in order to secure convictions.
• Successfully making an application to rely on the hearsay evidence of an unsupportive complainant by relying upon a detailed and reasoned skeleton argument.
• Using out-of-court advocacy and legal argument to convince the Crown to discontinue a Proceeds of Crime Act offence against her client in the Magistrates Court.
• Secured a Suspended Sentence Order for a client who entered a late Guilty plea to assault occasioning actual bodily harm against his ex-partner, despite the Crown categorising it as an A1 offence.

Having acted in multiple family cases from First Hearing through to Final Hearing, Charlotte’s superb Client Care skills ensure clients feel fully represented and engaged in proceedings.

Her knowledge of both Private and Public law proceedings enable her to confidently argue her clients position and have earned her instructions beyond her years of call. Highly regarded for her advocacy, Charlotte’s calm but tenacious manner has proved persuasive.

Charlotte has acted in a range cases including Contact Disputes, Domestic Violence and Fact Findings.

Combining the skills of a detailed lawyer and compelling advocate, Charlotte has swiftly developed a strong Employment practice. Her exceptional client care skills ensure those she represents feel at ease, understanding the process and feeling fully represented.

Counsel has acted in multi-day Final Hearings, including claims for constructive and unfair dismissal and unlawful deduction of wages for both Claimants and Respondents.

Displaying the requisite skill set required to excel in Employment law, Charlotte is keen to expand this area of her practice.