Charles Balmain

Charles is a partner in White & Case's Global Commercial Litigation Practice. He has extensive international experience, having acted for clients in England and offshore jurisdictions, as well as being involved in multiple global arbitrations.

Charles routinely assists large corporate clients and financial institutions across a broad range of contentious situations, in both a representative and advisory capacity, from internal or regulatory investigations through to formal court proceedings.

With a strong international perspective, Charles has acted for clients in litigation before the English courts as well as in offshore jurisdictions. He has also acted in numerous international arbitrations, principally conducted under ICC or LCIA rules.

Charles also has a background in EU law and has a particular focus on contentious competition matters, having acted for multiple clients in competition damages claims before the High Court or Competition Appeal Tribunal, as well as in market and merger inquiries performed by the UK competition authorities. He has previously practiced in White & Case's Brussels and Paris offices, and also speaks English, French and German.