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George Hack
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Dilly Stewart
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Charles Redmond has a broad commercial practice, with particular experience in commercial crime (including bribery and corruption), sanctions, civil fraud, and banking and financial services disputes.
Many of his cases have an international dimension, including jurisdictional disputes, applications for anti-suit and anti-enforcement injunctions, and questions of foreign law. He has recently acted in cases raising issues of Russian, Greek, and Vatican law.
Charles read law at Magdalen College, Oxford, where he graduated ranked second in his year. He then completed the BCL at Oxford with the Fountain Court Chambers Scholarship and the BVS as a scholar of Gray’s Inn.
Serious Fraud Office v United Insurance Brokers Ltd (Southwark Crown Court)
Acting (led by Clare Sibson KC) for a Lloyd’s broker charged with failing to prevent bribery under section 7 of the Bribery Act 2010. The case is listed for a six-week trial in June 2027, and is expected to be the first SFO prosecution under section 7 to be heard by a jury.
Rio Tinto v UC Rusal (BVI Commercial Court)
Acting (led by Richard Lissack KC and Fraser Campbell KC) for Rio Tinto in the BVI Commercial Court in proceedings seeking to restrain enforcement of a judgment of the Arbitrazh Court of the Kaliningrad Region, which ordered Rio Tinto entities to pay about US$1.28 billion and directed foreclosure against a 66% shareholding in a Mongolian mining company. The proceedings raise issues of anti-enforcement relief, conspiracy, and sanctions.
Shayakhmetova v Gehler (Commercial Court)
Acting (led by Andrew Green KC, Fraser Campbell KC, George McPherson, and Sparsh Garg) for the principal defendants in substantial Commercial Court proceedings concerning the ownership of a controlling interest in a Kazakh titanium producer and associated offshore companies and trusts.
Karonis v JP Morgan International Finance Ltd [2025] EWHC 1842 (Comm)
Acting (led by Richard Lissack KC, Robert Weekes KC, Timothy Lau, and Warren Fitt) for WeRealize.com Ltd and four directors of a Greek fintech company in successfully obtaining anti-suit relief restraining the prosecution by JP Morgan of proceedings brought against the directors in Greece seeking damages of close to €1 billion. Following an expedited trial, the Commercial Court held that an exclusion of liability in the parties’ shareholders’ agreement gave rise to an implied covenant precluding JP Morgan from suing the directors in a jurisdiction that would not give effect to that exclusion, and granted anti-suit relief on that basis.
Mincione v Secretariat of State of the Holy See (Commercial Court)
Acting (led by Richard Lissack KC and Christopher Langley) for the claimant investment funds and their principal in Commercial Court proceedings arising from the Holy See’s investment in a London property. The claim raises issues of state immunity, breach of an English law settlement agreement said to release the claimants from, and to preclude, proceedings against them in the Vatican, and fraudulent and negligent misrepresentation against UBS AG (as successor to Credit Suisse).
Disability discrimination claim
Advising a disabled child and his mother on a claim under the Equality Act 2010, concerning the duty to make reasonable adjustments and the scope of protection against direct, indirect, and associative discrimination and victimisation.
“Maduro Board” of the Central Bank of Venezuela v “Guaidó Board” of the Central Bank of Venezuela
Acting (led by Richard Lissack KC and Jacob Turner) for the “Maduro Board” of the Central Bank of Venezuela in litigation concerning the right to represent, and give directions on behalf of, the Central Bank in relation to c. US$2 billion of Venezuela’s international reserves held in the Bank of England’s vaults and c. US$120 million held by court-appointed receivers.
Foreign criminal proceedings
Advising (led by Richard Lissack KC) an individual and associated companies on foreign criminal and asset forfeiture proceedings, raising issues of international human rights law and the enforcement of foreign judgments in England.
FW Aviation (Holdings) 1 Ltd v VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Company FW Aviation (Holdings) 1 Ltd v VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Company [2025] EWHC 380 (Comm), [2025] 1 WLR 3092
Acting (led by Lord Wolfson KC, Sebastian Isaac KC, Alexander Milner KC, and Giles Robertson) for the defendant Vietnamese airline in the defence of substantial claims arising from the lease of four Airbus A-321 aircraft under a “JOLCO” structure, and in connected contempt proceedings.
LCIA arbitration (aviation lease dispute)
Acting (led) for the claimant lessor in a confidential LCIA arbitration arising from the termination of an ACMI lease.
Auluk v Barclays Investment Solutions Ltd
Acting (led by Derrick Dale KC) for the claimant oil trader in proceedings brought against Barclays Investment Solutions Ltd in relation to the operation of the Barclays Smart Investor platform.
Mincione v Secretariat of State of the Holy See (Commercial Court)
Acting (led by Richard Lissack KC and Christopher Langley) for the claimant investment funds and their principal in Commercial Court proceedings arising from the Holy See’s investment in a London property. The claim raises issues of state immunity, breach of an English law settlement agreement said to release the claimants from, and to preclude, proceedings against them in the Vatican, and fraudulent and negligent misrepresentation against UBS AG (as successor to Credit Suisse).
Ad Terra Consultancy SA v HSBC UK Bank Plc (Commercial Court)
Acting (unled) for a Swiss company in a claim under Part 8 against HSBC UK Bank Plc for a declaration that the bank is liable to make restitution of funds transferred into one of its accounts as a result of a third-party fraud.
Rio Tinto v UC Rusal (BVI Commercial Court)
Acting (led by Richard Lissack KC and Fraser Campbell KC) for Rio Tinto in the BVI Commercial Court in proceedings seeking to restrain enforcement of a judgment of the Arbitrazh Court of the Kaliningrad Region, which ordered Rio Tinto entities to pay about US$1.28 billion and directed foreclosure against a 66% shareholding in a Mongolian mining company. The proceedings raise issues of anti-enforcement relief, conspiracy, and sanctions.
Mincione v Secretariat of State of the Holy See (Commercial Court)
Acting (led by Richard Lissack KC and Christopher Langley) for the claimant investment funds and their principal in Commercial Court proceedings arising from the Holy See’s investment in a London property. The claim raises issues of state immunity, breach of an English law settlement agreement said to release the claimants from, and to preclude, proceedings against them in the Vatican, and fraudulent and negligent misrepresentation against UBS AG (as successor to Credit Suisse).
Internal investigation
Acting as junior counsel for a major listed company in an internal investigation into the handling of confidential information.
SFO v United Insurance Brokers Ltd (Southwark Crown Court)
Acting (led by Clare Sibson KC) for a Lloyd’s broker charged with failing to prevent bribery under section 7 of the Bribery Act 2010. The case is listed for a six-week trial in June 2027, and is expected to be the first SFO prosecution under section 7 to be heard by a jury.
Internal investigation
Acting as junior counsel for a major listed company in an internal investigation into the handling of confidential information.
Foreign criminal proceedings
Advising (led by Richard Lissack KC) an individual and associated companies on foreign criminal and asset forfeiture proceedings, raising issues of international human rights law and the enforcement of foreign judgments in England.
Schimmel v Wells (Southwark Crown Court)
Acting (led by Richard Lissack KC) for the defendant in Crown Court proceedings brought by way of private prosecution and alleging fraud contrary to section 1 of the Fraud Act 2006.
Planning enforcement prosecution
Advising a defendant on the prospects of appeal from a criminal conviction under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
MPS v Airy (Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court)
Acting for the Metropolitan Police in the Crown Court in a successful application for a forfeiture order under section 303Z14 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 in relation to funds alleged to have been obtained through consumer fraud.
Rio Tinto v UC Rusal (BVI Commercial Court)
Acting (led by Richard Lissack KC and Fraser Campbell KC) for Rio Tinto in the BVI Commercial Court in proceedings seeking to restrain enforcement of a judgment of the Arbitrazh Court of the Kaliningrad Region, which ordered Rio Tinto entities to pay about US$1.28 billion and directed foreclosure against a 66% shareholding in a Mongolian mining company. The proceedings raise issues of anti-enforcement relief, conspiracy, and sanctions.
Shayakhmetova v Gehler (Commercial Court)
Acting (led by Andrew Green KC, Fraser Campbell KC, George McPherson, and Sparsh Garg) for the principal defendants in substantial Commercial Court proceedings concerning the ownership of a controlling interest in a Kazakh titanium producer and associated offshore companies and trusts.
Karonis v JP Morgan International Finance Ltd [2025] EWHC 1842 (Comm)
Acting (led by Richard Lissack KC, Robert Weekes KC, Timothy Lau, and Warren Fitt) for WeRealize.com Ltd and four directors of a Greek fintech company in successfully obtaining anti-suit relief restraining the prosecution by JP Morgan of proceedings brought against the directors in Greece seeking damages of close to €1 billion. Following an expedited trial, the Commercial Court held that an exclusion of liability in the parties’ shareholders’ agreement gave rise to an implied covenant precluding JP Morgan from suing the directors in a jurisdiction that would not give effect to that exclusion, and granted anti-suit relief on that basis.
JP Morgan International Finance Ltd v WeRealize.com Ltd [2024] EWHC 1437 (Comm), [2025] EWCA Civ 57, [2025] BCC 570
Acting (led by Richard Lissack KC, Robert Weekes KC, and Timothy Lau) for WeRealize.com Ltd in c. €5 billion proceedings in the Commercial Court and Court of Appeal relating to a shareholders’ dispute over a Greek fintech company. The proceedings, which were expedited both at first instance and in the Court of Appeal, raise complex issues of US banking law and the proper approach to the valuation of a company for the purpose of call options.
Mincione v Secretariat of State of the Holy See (Commercial Court)
Acting (led by Richard Lissack KC and Christopher Langley) for the claimant investment funds and their principal in Commercial Court proceedings arising from the Holy See’s investment in a London property. The claim raises issues of state immunity, breach of an English law settlement agreement said to release the claimants from, and to preclude, proceedings against them in the Vatican, and fraudulent and negligent misrepresentation against UBS AG (as successor to Credit Suisse).
FW Aviation (Holdings) 1 Ltd v VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Company [2025] EWHC 380 (Comm), [2025] 1 WLR 3092
Acting (led by Lord Wolfson KC, Sebastian Isaac KC, Alexander Milner KC, and Giles Robertson) for the defendant Vietnamese airline in the defence of substantial claims arising from the lease of four Airbus A-321 aircraft under a “JOLCO” structure, and in connected contempt proceedings.
LCIA arbitration
Acting (led by Richard Lissack KC and Nick Daly) for a major CIS bank in confidential LCIA proceedings brought against a former director and shareholder.
IGCF SPV 21 Ltd v Al Jomaih Power Limited
Assisting (led by Stephen Rubin KC) with an appeal to the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal from the grant of an anti-suit injunction restraining the pursuit of proceedings in Pakistan.
Auluk v Barclays Investment Solutions Ltd
Acting (led by Derrick Dale KC) for the claimant oil trader in proceedings brought against Barclays Investment Solutions Ltd in relation to the operation of the Barclays Smart Investor platform.
JP Morgan International Finance Ltd v WeRealize.com Ltd [2024] EWHC 1437 (Comm), [2025] EWCA Civ 57, [2025] BCC 570
Acting (led by Richard Lissack KC, Robert Weekes KC, and Timothy Lau) for WeRealize.com Ltd in c. €5 billion proceedings in the Commercial Court and Court of Appeal relating to a shareholders’ dispute over a Greek fintech company. The proceedings, which were expedited both at first instance and in the Court of Appeal, raise complex issues of US banking law and the proper approach to the valuation of a company for the purpose of call options.
Energy investment dispute
Acting (led by Anneliese Day KC) for an investment manager in a dispute with a technology company arising from the termination of a collaboration agreement, which raised claims for breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty.
Saez v YouGov Plc
Acting (led by John Mehrzad KC) for a sports marketing businessman involved in a c. £9 million bonus dispute with his (alleged) former employer.
Political risk insurance
Advising on coverage and related issues under political risk and political violence insurance policies.
LCIA arbitration
Acting (led by Richard Lissack KC and Nick Daly) for a major CIS bank in confidential LCIA proceedings brought against a former director and shareholder.
LCIA arbitration (aviation lease dispute)
Acting (led) for the claimant lessor in a confidential LCIA arbitration arising from the termination of an ACMI lease.
Rio Tinto v UC Rusal (BVI Commercial Court)
Acting (led by Richard Lissack KC and Fraser Campbell KC) for Rio Tinto in the BVI Commercial Court in proceedings seeking to restrain enforcement of a judgment of the Arbitrazh Court of the Kaliningrad Region, which ordered Rio Tinto entities to pay about US$1.28 billion and directed foreclosure against a 66% shareholding in a Mongolian mining company. The proceedings raise issues of anti-enforcement relief, conspiracy, and sanctions.
IGCF SPV 21 Ltd v Al Jomaih Power Limited
Assisting (led by Stephen Rubin KC) with an appeal to the Cayman Island Court of Appeal from the grant of an anti-suit injunction restraining the pursuit of proceedings in Pakistan.
Auluk v Barclays Investment Solutions Ltd
Acting (led by Derrick Dale KC) for the claimant oil trader in proceedings brought against Barclays Investment Solutions Ltd in relation to the operation of the Barclays Smart Investor platform.
Rio Tinto v UC Rusal (BVI Commercial Court)
Acting (led by Richard Lissack KC and Fraser Campbell KC) for Rio Tinto in the BVI Commercial Court in proceedings seeking to restrain enforcement of a judgment of the Arbitrazh Court of the Kaliningrad Region, which ordered Rio Tinto entities to pay about US$1.28 billion and directed foreclosure against a 66% shareholding in a Mongolian mining company. The proceedings raise issues of anti-enforcement relief, conspiracy, and sanctions.
Advising on the applicability and effect of sanctions and money laundering regulations, as well as the impact of the Terrorism Act 2000.
Advising on the applicability and effect of Iranian sanctions and export control regulations.
Following a three-day expedited trial in June 2025, the Commercial Court (Foxton…
On 13 June 2024, the Commercial Court (Dame Clare Moulder DBE sitting…
Following rulings of the Joint Judicial Committee (“JJC”) (on 19 February 2024)…
George Hack
Team Leader
+44 (0)207 842 3762
Click here to email
Dilly Stewart
Team Leader Assistant
+44 (0)20 3873 6858
Click here to email
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