Charlie Young

Charlie Young is a Director and heads the Estate Litigation practice within the firm’s Disputes and Litigation Team. He brings extensive experience in estate and trust disputes, consistently achieving favourable and cost-effective outcomes for beneficiaries, executors, administrators, trustees, and complainants. Charlie’s approach is centred on preserving the value of the estate while resolving disputes efficiently. His expertise encompasses family provision claims, constructive trust actions on estates, challenges to testamentary capacity, informal wills, and probate disputes. Charlie also advises on a broad range of estate litigation matters including superannuation disputes. His work extends to cases involving elder abuse, particularly financial exploitation and medical neglect, where he pursues compensation claims and assists with the appointment of administrators and guardians. With over a decade of experience in commercial litigation, Charlie acts for a diverse clientele including businesses and individuals in disputes concerning contracts, corporate and partnership conflicts, mortgages, trade practices, and debt recovery. He also has a deep understanding of insolvency law, advising both private clients and insolvency practitioners on issues such as creditor-defeating transfers, preferential payments, bankrupt estates, and related litigation including public examinations. Known for being approachable and supportive, Charlie is committed to guiding clients through complex legal challenges with clarity and professionalism.