Charles Towl – Pupil

Introduction

Charles Towl is undertaking a specialist Business and Property pupillage under the supervision of Gavin McLeod.

Prior to coming to the Bar, Charles graduated with first-class honours from his undergraduate law degree at the University of Leeds, and with distinction from his LLM at University College London. His master’s degree focused on advanced private law and included modules on Commercial Remedies, and International and Commercial Trust Law. Charles was awarded a Lord Denning Scholarship by Lincoln’s Inn and graduated from the Bar Practice Course with an ‘Outstanding’.

Following his studies, Charles worked as a paralegal in Farrer & Co’s Contentious Trusts & Estates team, where he assisted on high-value disputes which often incorporated an international element. As a result, Charles has begun to build considerable knowledge across trusts and estates litigation, with a particular interest in Inheritance Act claims.

Alongside his professional experience, Charles has volunteered with the Free Representation Unit, assisting litigants in person through the social security appeals process, and has published articles in Trusts and Trustees, and The Conveyancer and Property Lawyer journals.

Outside of work, Charles enjoys cooking, playing the piano, and hiking.