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Charles Davey

Public Law Barrister | 35+ years experience

Charles is an experienced practitioner of depth and diversity and is popular as a confident, robust and skilful advocate who enjoys a challenge. He is based in Hertfordshire and enjoys a varied practice which takes him nationwide.
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Charles's Biography

Areas covered
Public Law - Human Rights & Police Claims
Background

Public Law - Human Rights & Police Claims

Charles has advised and represented many clients including in claims arising out of alleged police misconduct, particularly in a case in which the jury awarded damages of £600,000. Other example cases include:

  •  A claimant repeatedly arrested, prosecuted and assaulted by his police officer neighbour
  •  A university professor
  •  A police officer arrested on suspicion of burglary
  •  A claimant arrested under the Mental Health Act
  •  A claimant alleging misfeasance by senior officers in a Professional Standards Department in the investigation of his complaints
  •  A claimant stabbed by her former partner alleging breach of duty by the police

Other areas

In addition to his key areas, Charles has a wealth of experience, and accepts instructions in, most common law areas including contract, credit hire (Defendant), consumer law, and insolvency.  He has also been instructed in professional regulatory work before the General Medical Council and is particularly interested in developing regulatory work generally as part of his practice. 

Personal Interests

Charles is married with three children. He is a fluent French speaker and a keen Francophile having lived in France for several years and written several books about living and working there.

Qualifications

  • Called to the Bar in 1989
  •  Member of the Employment Bar Association

  • BSB Certified Barristers
  • Rated 4.5 Stars on Trustpilot (500+ Reviews)
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  • 20,000+ Cases Trusted With Us

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Knowledge Base

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