The firm draws on multi-jurisdictional experience in Nigeria, England and international tribunals to handle high-value and complex legal matters. Its lead counsel and senior practitioners have extensive backgrounds in international criminal prosecutions, cross-border investigations, and commercial litigation, bringing specialised expertise in white-collar crime, asset tracing and international human rights and humanitarian law.

Charles Anthony LLP combines contentious and advisory capabilities across private client work, corporate disputes and employment law, with particular strength in cross-border trust and probate matters, non-conviction asset recovery and high-stakes fraud and corruption litigation. The firm routinely acts for sovereign states, major corporations and ultra-high-net-worth individuals in multi-jurisdictional proceedings.

Clients receive a tailored, practice-led service that emphasises coordinated multi-jurisdictional strategy, forensic investigation and courtroom advocacy where required. The firm positions itself to manage sensitive investigations and complex commercial disputes while prioritising clear communication, practical risk assessment and outcomes-focused advice.

About Charles Anthony LLP

Founded in 2007

17 people in their team


Practice areas
Private Client
Corporate & Commercial
Criminal Defense
Lawsuits & Disputes
Employment & Labor

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Private Client

Advises trustees, executors, beneficiaries and wealthy individuals on cross-border trust and estate matters including contested probate and complex offshore trust disputes; provides asset protection and succession planning guidance and manages high-value multi-jurisdictional trust litigation and enforcement actions.
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Will & Testament
Elder Abuse Law

Corporate & Commercial

Provides transactional and advisory support in high-value commercial matters and joint ventures, and advises on corporate governance and complex commercial disputes; represents corporate clients in contract, joint venture and investment disputes including matters arising in the oil and energy sector and other multinational commercial arrangements.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

Criminal Defense

Defends clients in sophisticated white-collar and financial crime investigations and prosecutions, including allegations of corruption, money laundering, embezzlement and related asset forfeiture proceedings; coordinates cross-border investigative responses, engages with multiple enforcement agencies and pursues strategic litigation to challenge seizures and restraint orders.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Lawsuits & Disputes

Conducts domestic and international litigation and arbitration across commercial and civil disputes, developing integrated strategies for arbitration, mediation and court proceedings; handles multi-jurisdictional enforcement and recognition actions and represents clients at all levels of national and international courts and tribunals.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Employment & Labor

Advises employers and employees on employment disputes, wrongful dismissal, discrimination, and staff restructuring; represents clients before domestic tribunals and international civil service and UN appeals bodies and provides counsel on expatriate work permits, employment terms and collective bargaining matters.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

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