Charles Hattersley

Partner
T: +44 (0)1752 526039
F: +44 (0)1752 526239
c.hattersley@ashfords.co.uk

Charles is a Partner in the Marine and Transport Team specialising in all aspects of marine work. His clients include government organisations, a variety of ship owners, major plcs (including international oil and offshore companies), Lloyds underwriters, major banks, harbour authorities, trawler owners, P&I Clubs, ship finance companies, masters and crewman.

Charles qualified as a solicitor in 1987, following fifteen years in the Royal Navy, primarily in the submarine service as a seaman officer. After working at Holman Fenwick & Willan, Norton Rose and Foot Anstey in Plymouth, he joined Ashfords as a partner in 2006.

Charles is a member of the Nautical Institute, a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, and a member of the Alpine Club. He has provided numerous seminars to clients and is a regular speaker at industry events.

Charles Hattersley is widely known for his shipping and transport practice across the UK . He possesses a deep knowledge of all marine-related matters and is commended for his strong work ethic. According to one client, “Charles was extremely diligent and the result was swift, clear and concise.”
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession, 2012 Edition

Clients say he is "absolutely committed we can contact him directly at any time."
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession, 2011 Edition

Ranked as a leader in the field by Chambers 2010

"Charles Hattersley is a leading name in shipping and transport, and his wide-ranging knowledge of marine matters is widely recognised in the marine and shipping field. "
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession, 2010 Edition

"...Hattersley, a lawyer commended for "giving his clients an excellent service", the team advises on a broad range of matters out of its Plymouth and Exeter offices."
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession, 2009 Edition

"Charles Hattersley is "tenacious and shrewd - a good man to have in your corner."
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession, 2008 Edition