Masters of the Bench

Full Title: Charles Hale KC

Category: Ordinary Bencher

Bench Call Date: 27-10-2026

Call Date: 13-10-1992

Bio:

Charles Hale KC (MCIArb) is a specialist family advocate and Joint Head of Chambers at 4PB. Called to the Bar in 1992 and appointed KC in 2014, having had a common law practice for 10 years, his practice now focuses on international and private children law, financial remedies with a particular interest in cross-border disputes and issues affecting modern families, financial disputes, children and identity.

Charles is a qualified arbitrator, sitting in both money and children’s cases, and regularly lectures on arbitration, family justice and the interface with government and international family law, to the Judicial College and internationally. He has closely developed international family law practice and has led Bar Council conferences in the UAE and Middle East.

He is Vice-Chair of the Bar Council’s International Committee and Chair of its Rule of Law Committee. Engaging with international Bars, foreign lawyer delegations and international liaison judges, working with partner Bars and organisations on interventions to protect the independence and safety of lawyers and judges.

A Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers and a lead author of four chapters of Rayden and Jackson. He undertakes regular pro bono work and supports wider access to justice and the Bar.