Stuart Carson > Stewarts Law LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

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.

Boasting extensive experience taking competition damages cases to trial at every level of the UK judicial system, litigation boutique Stewarts Law LLP is often called upon by international corporations to lead on complex, high-value claims. A key contact for global corporates, Kate Pollock manages a steady stream of litigation relating to cartel behaviour and abuse of dominance. Inge Forster’s deep understanding of competition law and litigation strategy makes her well placed to advise on complex disputes. Stuart Carson combines competition expertise with specialist knowledge of complex funding structures, while Matthew Tighe continues to play a key role in the firm’s long-running interchange fee litigation. Other key figures include Leah Keen, who is well placed to advise on multi-party claims arising from competition infringements, and Kirsty Bourke, who has experience in the High Court, CAT, and Supreme Court.