Charlotte Street

Call: 2003

Ranked as a Leading Junior - Family: Children and Domestic Abuse

Legal 500 2026

"Charlotte has the rare ability to inspire absolute confidence in clients, solicitors and judges. It is clear that she has a complete grip on the facts, and most importantly, the dynamics in the courtroom. Her advocacy is responsive, clear, tenacious and direct. Her cross-examination is also exceptional and her submissions pick out exactly what is needed."

Legal 500, 2024

"A highly persuasive advocate with a fierce intellect, who is able to maintain grace under fire. She is a commercially astute, strategic negotiator, who demonstrates an empathetic and sensitive manner with clients."

Legal 500, 2023

"A fantastic communicator with a forensic approach, always able to magic a rabbit out of the hat when there is a tricky case. Tremendous in trial."

Legal 500, 2022

"Charlotte is thorough in her preparation, tenacious in her approach and skilled at managing clients."

Legal 500, 2021

Charlotte Street enjoys a broad family law practice, encompassing all aspects of public and private law, children and money, injunctive relief and emergency applications.

Charlotte appears at Family Proceedings Court, County Court and High Court levels and regularly represents parents in care proceedings. She has been instructed in a number of lengthy and complex disputes, involving allegations of physical abuse. Charlotte has also been instructed by extended family members and prospective adopters regarding special guardianship and adoption applications.

In respect of private late applications Charlotte has significant experience of residence and contact disputes. She has dealt with a number of complex cases involving S.9.5 guardians. Issues have included allegations of abuse, personality disorders and hostile resident parents. Charlotte has dealt with applications for the removal from the jurisdiction.

Expertise

Children Law (Private)

Cases

Re A, B, C, D & E (Final Hearing) [2015] EWFC B186

Family Finance

Charlotte has significant experience in matrimonial finance involving property disputes and issues concerning business interests and pensions. She is also instructed in matters of equitable co-ownership including TLATA and Schedule 1 applications and claims brought under the Inheritance Act.