About
Charles joined the firm (then Edwards Son & Noice) straight from Cambridge university on 1968. He was admitted as a solicitor in 1970 and became a Partner in 1972. He was our Senior Partner for over 20 years. With effect from 1 April 2015 he became a Consultant.
Experience
He is extremely experienced in all aspects of property law and has acted for major clients in a number of high profile commercial transactions including the disposal of a property portfolio valued at £150 million.
Areas of Expertise
In addition to Charles’ expertise in all aspects of property law, he also has considerable expertise in both commercial transactions and planning law. He has conducted a number of major planning appeals assisted by leading Counsel. He is also experienced in corporate acquisitions and disposals and has a good working knowledge of taxation law. He has a wide portfolio of high net worth clients some of which he has represented for over 30 years.
Client Reviews
“Thank you Charles for the update and efficiency…I have built a new positive image of parts of the profession (having had some pretty rotten experiences in the past)…”
— Client of Charles Newman
“Charles, We would like to thank you sincerely for the work conducted on our behalf. We are also very grateful for your generous gesture with respect to the reduction you have applied. You are correct in stating that the sums are still not inconsiderable, however, over the many years of our relationship we have both seen our respective businesses prosper and grow. So it is not surprising that the work we have asked of you has got more varied and complex. Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors is always our first port of call and of course we remain totally loyal to yourself and your firm as we have unwavering confidence in the professional advice/work we ask of you. Once again our sincere gratitude for your wholehearted efforts in assisting us with this deal not only whilst it was alive but also after its collapse.”
— Client of Charles Newman
