Attorney Profile
Charlotte Edwards
Senior Associate – London Office
Prestige Law Firms
Education
- King’s College London – LL.B. (Hons) in Law
- University of Cambridge – LL.M. in International Human Rights Law
- BPP Law School – Legal Practice Course (LPC)
- Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales
Practice Areas
- Inheritance & Estate Law
- Family Law & Succession Planning
- International Arbitration
- Human Rights & Public International Law
- Corporate Compliance & Advisory
Professional Background
Charlotte Edwards is a distinguished solicitor with extensive experience in both private client services and international law.
She began her career in a London boutique law firm specializing in inheritance disputes and estate planning, where she quickly gained a reputation for her empathetic yet firm approach to resolving sensitive family matters. Recognized for her talent, she transitioned into international law, joining one of the UK’s leading firms, where she handled cross-border estate disputes, trust structures, and family business succession cases.
Her expertise bridges inheritance law and international arbitration, allowing her to advise both families and multinational corporations dealing with overlapping legal issues across jurisdictions.
Charlotte joined Prestige Law Chambers to expand the firm’s global reach in inheritance and family law, and she now serves as a Senior Associate in the London Office.
Notable Work
- Represented high-net-worth clients in cross-border inheritance disputes involving multi-million-pound estates.
- Successfully mediated a high-profile family business succession case, preventing litigation.
- Advised NGOs and government institutions on international human rights compliance.
- Worked on arbitration matters involving cross-border property disputes in Europe and Asia.
Professional Memberships
- Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
- The Law Society of England and Wales
- Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
- International Bar Association (IBA)
Publications & Speaking Engagements
Charlotte frequently publishes articles on inheritance law, succession planning, and family wealth management. She has spoken at international conferences on cross-border estate disputes and regularly contributes insights to legal journals and practitioner guides.