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Charles Henley

Director

Charlie Henley

Charles completed his legal studies at Bond University on the Gold Coast, before spending 5
years working at one of Australia’s largest Insurance Litigation firms based in Sydney.
During this time he gained in depth knowledge in Commercial Litigation and Court
procedure, appearing in the Local, District and Supreme Court of NSW.

After moving to Orange in 2019 Charles had a successful stint with the NSW Government
before joining Blackwell Short in April 2021. Since joining Blackwell Short, Charles has
expanded his litigation practice to include debt recovery, building and construction disputes
and Estate litigation/family provision claims. In addition to this Charles has assisted with
numerous commercial transactions for business and individuals as well as conveyancing
and leasing transactions.

In October 2022 Charles was admitted as a Public Notary, meaning Blackwell Short have
the only two practicing public notaries in Orange. Charles takes pride in his ability to assist
and advise on a broad range of areas that are in high demand in our regional community.

In July 2024, Charles joined Alison Neville and Anthony Short as a Director of the firm.

Areas of Practice

  • Commercial Litigation

  • Contested Estates

  • Business Law

  • Conveyancing

  • Public Notary

Qualification /
Memberships

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Professional Legal Training, Bond University

  • Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce (Economics), Bond University

  • Certificate of Notarial Practice, College of Law NSW

Community
Interests

Charles and his wife welcome their second child. He made 2023.

 

Charles has always been an avid sportsman and continues to play rugby with the Emus Rugby Club, captaining the First Grade Side for multiple seasons. He has also represented the Central West and has been selected to play for NSW Country.

 

In addition to playing Rugby, he currently sits, as President on the Emus Rugby Board and is also a board member of the Orange Business Chamber. 

 

Charles has also previously been elected to the committee of the Central West Law Society.

Get in Touch

60 Hill Street, Orange NSW 2800

Disclaimers:

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. Legal practitioners employed by Blackwell Short Lawyers Pty Ltd ABN 36 151 156 446 are members of the scheme.


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