Commercial
Experience in commercial litigation includes cases involving the sale of goods, sale and purchase agreements, contracts of guarantee and bonds. He has acted for clients both within and outside the jurisdiction, often involving conflicts of law. He has appeared in the High Court on applications and trials. He has also advised and acted in arbitrations and has regularly acted for clients in successful mediations and other forms of ADR.
Selected Cases
- Acting on behalf of the defendant in a claim arising out of the hire and servicing of a commercial helicopter.
- Acting on behalf of the Claimant in a claim arising out of a contract for the hire of a commercial wine-filling machine, Mercantile List, Manchester District Registry.
- Advising in relation to a dispute arising out of the supply and installation of defective vehicle engine batteries.
- Advising in relation to the meaning of “reasonable endeavours” in the context of a sale and purchase agreement.
News
- Crown Office Chambers ranked in Chambers Global 2018 for Construction and Energy & Natural Resources
- Charles Pimlott acts in adjudication enforcement
Events
Articles
Qualifications
- MA (Cantab)
Memberships
- Commercial Bar Association
- LCIA Young International Arbitration Group
- London Common Law & Commercial Bar Association
- Professional Negligence Bar Association
- Society of Construction Law (UK & Dubai, UAE)
- Technology & Construction Bar Association
Recommendations
“Very calm, considered and logical as an advocate…His thorough and no-nonsense approach is particularly valued.”
Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2018
“Forthright in his advice, formidable in court and able to deliver within tight timescales.”
Legal 500, 2017
“He’s a great opponent who lets you get away with nothing.”
Chambers UK 2016
“He gets salient points out of witnesses when you think there are none to be had.”
Chambers UK 2016
“He is very highly regarded; he’s always on the money and has a very nice manner in court.”
Chambers UK 2016
“His advocacy works extremely well in the Technology and Construction Court.”
Legal 500 2016
“An intelligent individual who has a great manner towards both clients and tribunals.”
Chambers UK 2015
“Particularly adept at handling highly technical and scientific construction and engineering cases.”
Chambers UK 2014
“Incredibly straightforward and polished.”
Chambers UK 2013
“Very bright and very impressive.”
Chambers UK 2013
“Increasingly active on international mandates, particularly in the Middle East.”
Chambers UK 2012
“A highly effective barrister who thinks things through very well.”
Chambers UK 2011