Charles Martin is the Senior Partner of Macfarlanes Solicitors having joined the firm in 1983. Charles works principally in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and private equity, acting for sponsors and corporates. Much of his work is cross-border in nature.

He is rated in the top tiers of the most highly recommended M&A and private equity lawyers in the UK by the leading directories including Chambers.

Charles' recent highlights include advising Verizon Communications Inc. on its acquisition of Vodafone's interest in Verizon Wireless for $130bn, Brit Insurance N.V. on a recommended $1.3bn cash offer by Apollo and CVC and the independent directors of TNK-bp in relation to a proposed transaction with Rosneft.

He was named Law Firm Leader of the Year at Legal Week's British Legal Awards 2013.