Charlotte Rees-Knowlden

Charlotte Rees-Knowlden

Partner, Head of Department

Personal Injury & Medical Negligence

Charlotte specialises in high-value and complex Personal Injury and Medical Negligence claims, which frequently involve life-changing injuries.

Charlotte is a Partner and Head of the Personal Injury and Medical Negligence team. With over 20 years of experience, she focuses particularly on spinal injury cases, brain trauma, and securing early rehabilitation for clients who have suffered major trauma.

A dedicated advocate for her clients, Charlotte combines robust technical expertise with a practical, empathetic approach. She has particular experience in securing interim payments to fund immediate rehabilitation needs, adapted accommodation, and essential care packages.

Her thorough understanding of The Rehabilitation Code enables her to achieve swift access to treatment and support for her clients, ensuring their quality of life remains paramount throughout the claims process.

Qualifications & Memberships

Charlotte is ranked in Band 2 for Personal Injury (The South) and Band 3 for Clinical Negligence in the Chambers & Partners UK 2026 Guide.

She is also ranked Band 3 for Clinical negligence: claimant and Band 4 for Personal Injury: claimant in the Legal 500 UK 2026 Guide.

Charlotte serves as a Trustee for Headway South West London and is featured in the 2023 Headway Directory of Approved firms.

As an APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) member, she regularly advocates for best practices in rehabilitation and client care.

“Charlotte is a highly experienced and knowledgeable clinical negligence solicitor who is also compassionate and understanding of the emotional effect of bringing such a case.”

“Charlotte is incredible at her job, she is knowledgeable beyond anything I could have wanted. I felt my case was safe in her hands, that a burden had been lifted from my shoulders, and never once doubted her integrity, professionalism, or knowledge.”

Experience

Multi-million pound Cauda Equina settlement

Successfully securing a multi-million-pound settlement for a client with Cauda Equina Syndrome, including provisions for adapted accommodation and lifelong care needs

Rehabilitation and return to work following neurotrauma

Representing a workplace accident victim with severe neurotrauma, achieving substantial interim payments to fund immediate rehabilitation and supporting their return to work

Injuries and rehabilitation support for road traffic collision

Managing a complex road traffic collision claim involving multiple surgeries and psychological trauma, securing comprehensive rehabilitation support alongside the legal claim

Settling complex liability and causation cases

Taking over and successfully settling several cases previously rejected by other law firms, demonstrating her ability to overcome complex liability and causation issues

What our clients say:

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“After a very serious car accident in December, Charlotte was a total professional. She dealt with me so calmly. Charlotte and her team were very professional too. Would highly recommend this company. ”

Recent Personal Injury Client

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“Outstanding service - professional, appropriate, approachable, friendly and honest. I was grateful for the kindness and understanding shown from a professional and extremely knowledgeable solicitor. ”

Recent Personal Injury Client

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“The time, effort and diligence taken on my case has been incredible. I couldn’t recommend this firm highly enough, they are just an incredible team of professionals who will work very hard to get the best outcome for you.”

Recent Personal Injury Client

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