Charlie Hayward is a Trainee Solicitor working in our catastrophic clinical negligence team. He has over 7 years’ experience working in serious injury and clinical negligence practice and litigation and is mainly instructed in cases involving spinal cord injury, brain injury, birth injury, loss of vision and delays in diagnosis of cancer. He actively assists senior lawyers in multi-million pound claims. Charlie takes a forensic approach to matters and has a keen eye for detail. He prides himself on his ability to communicate clearly, and in his ability to build strong relationships with clients, experts and other lawyers.

Charlie has been with us since 2016 starting on our Trailblazer Solicitor Apprenticeship scheme. He has progressed through the firm working in a range of roles including as a Paralegal, Assistant Litigation Executive and Litigation Executive, and is now on the verge of qualification as a Solicitor.

Charlie is currently completing a Masters Degree (LLM) in Advanced Criminal Litigation, Advanced Dispute Resolution and Advanced Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury. He has experience volunteering in the criminal justice system, and is responsible for the safeguarding and welfare of children at a large grassroots football club in Merseyside.