Stephen Burns > Charles Russell Speechlys LLP > Guildford, England > Lawyer Profile

The team at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP has a well-established practice, advising on corporate transactions, shareholder and partnership disputes, and acting for a number of corporates and high net-worth individuals across a range of sectors, including pharmaceutical, technology, manufacturing and food and beverage. Claims often relate to unfair prejudice, financial mismanagement, breaches of fiduciary duties and post-transaction disputes. The team in Guildford, led by Stephen Burns and Jamie Cartwright, also has experience in product liability and white-collar crime, with Rachel Warren offering particular regulatory expertise. It also has an increasingly international focus, with clients across Europe and the Middle and Far East.

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP is especially adept at handling complex professional negligence claims within the financial services and real estate sectors. The team is co-led by Stephen Burns and Duncan Elson in Guildford. In particular, Elson has extensive experience handling issues of negligence in matters relating to private wealth, including trusts and estates. Joe Edwards focuses on advising clients embroiled in property disputes and routinely handles professional negligence claims within this sector. Edward Birell is also noted for his experience assisting with claims against legal advisers and accountants.