Stewarts is the UK's largest litigation-only law firm with more than 375 staff, including over 65 partners with offices in London and Leeds. Departments: Aviation (accident claims); Clinical Negligence; Commercial Litigation; Competition Litigation; Divorce and Family law; Employment; Financial Crime; Fraud; International Arbitration; International Injury; Media Disputes; Personal Injury; Securities Litigation; Tax Litigation and Investigations; Trust and Probate Litigation.

1. AN OVERVIEW

2. Welcome
Stewarts was founded in 1990 with the aim of
creating a law firm with a litigation bias. Since
then, Stewarts has evolved into the largest
litigation-only law firm in the UK.
We specialise exclusively in high-value, complex
disputes across a number of practice areas.
The firm includes some of the UK’s leading
litigation lawyers and enjoys a reputation for
innovative and groundbreaking litigation. We are
top ranked in both The Legal 500 and Chambers
and Partners, the leading guides to the legal
profession in the UK.
Clients choose Stewarts for our legal
excellence, our specialist expertise and our
pioneering approach to complex litigation. Our
focus is always on success: achieving the
best results for our clients around the world.
In the pages that follow, you can learn
more about what makes Stewarts a law
firm like no other.
The Foundation’s vision is to make a substantial
social impact by creating opportunities for the
disadvantaged in our society. It supports a small
number of charities and over £5m has been
donated since it was established in 2010.
John Cahill, Managing Partner
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3. Stewarts acts in some of the most high-profile
commercial disputes in the UK.
Commercial Litigation
We are conflict free, enabling us to act for our
clients against global banks and multinationals in
high-value, complex disputes.
Our lawyers have unrivalled experience in putting
together innovative costs arrangements. The use
of third-party funding, after-the-event insurance
and risk-sharing fee agreements enables our
clients to manage risk and litigate from a position
of financial strength.
The firm’s clients include FTSE 100 companies,
Fortune 500 and other international corporations,
as well as institutional investors, foreign
governments, public bodies and individuals.
Our team of lawyers has the depth and expertise to
conduct heavyweight litigation. All our partners have
experience in coordinating proceedings in multiple
jurisdictions.
International Arbitration
We have extensive experience of international
arbitration cases seated in London and other
arbitral centres around the world. Our lawyers
have expertise in a number of sectors, including
automotive, oil and gas, aviation, energy,
pharmaceutical, telecommunications and
defence manufacturing.
We have acted for clients in Europe, the
Middle East, Asia, Africa and the Americas.
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4. Competition Litigation
We act in the most high-profile competition cases
in the UK and Europe.
We act on behalf of major corporate clients who
have been adversely affected by cartels or abuse
of a dominant position. Our clients’ claims for
damages are based on regulatory decisions
made by US, EU, UK and other national
competition authorities.
Securities Litigation
Our lawyers represent public and private pension
funds, asset managers and sovereign wealth funds,
including some of the largest institutional investors in
the world.
Securities litigation is often international in scope
and we have strategic alliances with law firms
around the world to enable our clients to identify
the most appropriate country in which to take
legal action.
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5. Our departments have an international reputation
for excellence and our teams are made up of some
of the UK’s leading litigation lawyers.
Fraud
We act in some of the world’s largest fraud
investigations.
We act for governments, sovereign wealth funds,
corporates and individuals in fraud and asset tracing
claims.
We are free from conflict and pursue investigations
against the world’s largest banks and financial
institutions.
We have experience in both pursuing and
defending claims for fraud.
Financial Crime
Our lawyers have an outstanding track record of
acting for individuals and corporates with potential
and actual criminal exposure.
We have in-depth experience of dealing with all
aspects of bribery, corruption, fraud, asset
recovery, tax evasion, money laundering and the
manipulation of financial markets.
Our expertise in civil fraud, asset recovery, tax
litigation and employment law enables us to
provide our clients with advice on a range of
interconnected issues. We provide our clients with
the assistance they need whatever direction a
case may take.
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6. Divorce and Family
We are the pre-eminent divorce and family
practice in the UK, ranked No.1 in both The
Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.
Our partners spearhead a department of
unrivalled strength and depth, advising on all
aspects of family law.
We act for high net worth individuals based in
the UK and overseas and help them achieve the
best possible outcome, both in relation to their
children and their finances.
Our lawyers have particular expertise in
unravelling complicated trusts, identifying assets
held within companies and advising on complex
tax issues. When required, we are supported by
experts in our Tax Litigation and Trust and
Probate Litigation teams, and selected law firms
in other jurisdictions.
Tax Litigation and Investigations
Our specialist tax litigation and investigations team acts
for high net worth individuals, owner-managed
businesses and large corporates.
We advise clients on tax disputes with HMRC, from
enquiry stage through to appeals before the tax
tribunals and courts.
Our team of specialists comprises tax litigation
solicitors and barristers, chartered tax advisers and
former HMRC inspectors.
We have unrivalled experience in putting
together innovative costs arrangements.
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7. Trust and Probate Litigation
We advise on complex, large scale and often
high-profile disputes in the UK and other
jurisdictions. The department acts for high net
worth individuals, families, family offices,
trustees and trust companies. The work we
undertake includes both onshore and offshore
trust litigation, and domestic and international
probate disputes.
In addition to conducting litigation in the UK, our
lawyers coordinate claims in overseas
jurisdictions, when necessary working alongside
specialist law firms around the world.
Employment
We are a leading employment law team and our
partners are recognised for their cutting-edge work
for senior executives. We advise individuals and
businesses on a full range of employment,
partnership, LLP and shareholder issues. We have
an outstanding reputation in the financial and
professional services sectors.
Our lawyers have particular expertise advising
on individual and team departures, whistleblowing,
and discrimination claims.
Media Disputes
We are a specialist media litigation team that acts
in high-value, complex and multi-jurisdictional
disputes in the UK and Europe. We act in disputes
relating to film, television, publishing, music, digital
and traditional media, advertising and content
distribution. We represent major international
content producers, publishers, advertisers,
telecommunications and internet service providers,
talent, and other media clients around the world.
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9. Unlike other law firms, we only act for clients who have
sustained serious life changing injuries.
Personal Injury
Our role is to secure the best possible future for
our clients and their families.
Our lawyers handle a small number of cases to
ensure that they give each claim the attention it
deserves.
Our legal expertise and willingness to push
boundaries have enabled our clients to win
record-breaking compensation awards.
Aviation
We are the leading law firm in the UK and EU for
aviation accident claims. We specialise in
technically complex aviation litigation that often
involves aviation laws in different countries.
We help pilots, crew and passengers, and their
families, involved in aviation accidents and
disasters worldwide. We have won groundbreaking
results and settlements for families from over 40
countries across six continents.
Clinical Negligence
Suffering serious injury as a result of medical
treatment can be both traumatic and life changing.
Unlike other law firms, we focus exclusively on
claims involving serious injuries, in particular,
spinal cord injury and brain injury. Our lawyers
understand how the failure to properly diagnose,
treat or manage medical issues can lead to serious
neurological damage, injury or death.
International Injury
We represent people from the UK who suffer life-
changing injuries overseas, as well as foreign
nationals who are severely injured whilst in the
UK.
Our lawyers pursue cases both in the UK courts
and in overseas jurisdictions, when necessary
calling on our strategic alliances with law firms
around the world.
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11. Our approach
Our people strive for excellence in
everything they do and deliver the
highest possible standard of work at
all times.
All members of the team work together to
achieve the best outcomes for our clients.
We aim to create an environment people
want to be part of.
We are proud that this has been recognised
by being named in The Sunday Times 100
Best Companies to Work For.
Social responsibility is embedded into the
ethos of the firm. We see it as an opportunity
to contribute to the wider community and
enrich the lives of our staff.
This includes offering pro bono advice, caring
for the environment and making charitable
contributions through the Stewarts Foundation.
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13. “They are thoughtful,
considered and measured in
terms of their approach. I
couldn’t fault them. They didn’t
put a foot wrong. They’re slick,
organised and great fun to work
with”
“ I found them to be first
class. Their knowledge is
excellent”
“Stewarts stands out for its
wealth of experience and
strong team of very
impressive lawyers”
“They are experts in their field,
creative on behalf of their
clients and cognisant of their
desired goals”
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14. “ Because they are litigation only
they are more focused on
getting results for their clients”
“ Stewarts come across as being
specialist, this is where
their real strength lies”
“ All I want to do is get
results and they get that”
“They have star performers,
strength in depth and the
support of first-class supporting
departments. That’s the mark of
a top-tier firm”
“ They are certainly innovative
in the way they litigate”
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