Aaron Le Marquer > Stewarts Law LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Stewarts Law LLP’s litigation-only policyholder disputes practice focuses solely on high-value and complex coverage disputes for policyholders, combining ‘true deep technical expertise and commercial understanding’ to achieve its reputation as heavyweight policyholder advocates, particularly in the COVID-19-related business interruption sphere. The practice is bolstered by its experienced and dedicated team of insurance coverage experts led by ‘outstanding’ Aaron Le Marquer, who, alongside extensive COVID-19-related business interruption work, is experienced in all lines of commercial insurance, with a particular focus on high-value and complex disputes, often with a cross-border element. Chloe Derrick has a wealth of experience in a broad range of insurance coverage disputes, with strong multi-jurisdiction experience. The practice benefits from the recent promotion of James Breese to partner, who has acted on a number of business interruption cases and significant political risk insurance disputes.

A leading firm in securities claims and group litigation stemming from the misselling of financial products, Stewarts Law LLP has a successful track record acting for claimants against financial institutions, investment banks and major corporations. Fraud and professional negligence claims are particular areas of expertise, as well as tax disputes and competition litigation. ‘Excellent strategist’ David Pickstone and ‘superb lawyer and litigator’ Kate Pollock lead the firm’s group actions offering, alongside Keith Thomas, who also heads the securities litigation practice. Harry McGowan also specialises in securities claims, while Stuart Carson focuses his practice on competition litigation. Aaron Le Marquer spearheads claims related to COVID-19 business interruption insurance. Alex Lerner boasts particular expertise in group litigation arising from the mis-selling of financial products. Further key names to note include Elaina Bailes, Lorraine Lanceley and Elisa Wahnon.