Charles’ clients like working with him! They describe him as extremely proficient and delivery focused when it comes to the law, but also know they will be able to have a wide-ranging conversation with him around their business strategy and personal aspirations. His thorough understanding of local legal structures and dynamics, coupled with his broader international experience, enables him to help his clients understand the nuances of their transactions. He helps them manage their risks and delivers seamless and pragmatic solutions. Charles partners with his clients to deliver commercially focused solutions both in South Africa and across the African continent. He uses the broad expertise of the full Bowmans team to make sure his clients always have technically excellent lawyers. But most importantly he ensures this advice is provided in a way that is specific and customised to each client. He specialises in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions and general corporate and commercial law in the mining and resources sector. His clients include local and international mining houses, energy and resources companies, telecommunications, banking and insurance institutions and hospitality and gaming concerns.