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Partner Toby advises on all aspects of family law, with a particular emphasis on helping his clients resolve arrangements for their children and finances where they are separating, divorcing or dissolving a civil partnership. Chambers & Partners describe him as “incredibly calm and knowledgeable” with “a brilliant approach to complex cases”. Toby specialises in all areas of family law, including financial settlement on divorce and arrangements for children after parents separate. Toby’s financial cases frequently have an international dimension, often involving trusts, inherited wealth and family businesses. His clients include entrepreneurs, business owners, City professionals, and their spouses/partners. Toby is equally adept at dealing with highly contested children cases as he is with resolving complex financial disputes. He is an experienced practitioner in the field of international child abduction and is frequently instructed by “left-behind” parents in both Hague and non-Hague Convention cases, international relocation cases and jurisdiction disputes. On the non-contentious side, Toby regularly advises in relation to pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements and wealth protection. Toby’s recent reported cases include: Cathcart v Owens [2021] – Acted for the successful respondent wife in respect of an application brought by her former husband in the High Court to set aside a financial order made on divorce. JC v PC [2021] – Acted for the successful applicant father in High Court proceedings brought to determine the habitual residence of his two children following their wrongful retention abroad by the respondent mother’.

Partner Elaina is an experienced commercial litigator who has acted on a number of high-profile and ground-breaking cases in the High Court and in leading offshore jurisdictions, including Cayman and the BVI. Elaina acts for companies, financial institutions, states and state-entities and high net worth individuals on a wide range of high-value commercial disputes. Her main practice areas include banking and securities litigation, complex fraud and asset tracing, insolvency claims and commercial disputes relating to sanctions (particularly relating to the Middle East). Key cases include: Acting for a financial institution in a dispute concerning the validity of corporate actions under the Cayman Islands sanctions regime Acting for a large number of institutional investors in their claims against RBS relating to its rights issue of April 2008 (The RBS Rights Issue Litigation [2016] EWHC 3161 (Ch)). This was the first group litigation in the financial services sphere and one of the recent leading authorities on the application of legal advice privilege Acting in a €500m claim against an investment bank for breach of fiduciary duty arising out of market manipulation in respect of complex credit-linked note transactions, and related offshore insolvency proceedings

Partner and Co-Head of Commercial Litigation Mo co-heads the commercial litigation department. Mo specialises in large scale fraud and corruption investigations and recovery action (including working with enforcement authorities in the UK and overseas), as well as high-value commercial disputes relating to a range of commercial matters including fraud, IT and PFI projects, product recall and corporate claims arising from acquisitions. He acts on emergency injunctions (search and freezing injunctions). His clients span sectors as diverse as government, manufacturing, financial services, technology, energy and health. Cases in which Mo has advised include defending a major public sector body from claims exceeding £100m in relation to the cancellation of a large PFI project. He also acted on a number of internal investigations into fraud and corruption including historic corruption/fraud by a senior director within a FTSE 250 listed group, defending an HMRC investigation arising as a result and pursuing claims against the director responsible, as well as a significant $1bn multi-jurisdictional investigation into systemic corruption by a foreign public official.

James specialises in insurance disputes and exclusively advises and represents policyholders. He assists businesses and individuals from various sectors with their claims for indemnity from insurers. Clients range from public companies, private equity houses and multinational enterprises to high net worth individuals and directors of companies facing serious charges. James represented Stonegate Pub Company Limited in its £1.1bn claim for losses suffered due to Covid-19. This is the largest case of its kind in the insurance market and akin to a test case. Other key clients have included large and high-profile institutions and individuals within the financial markets. James also has particular experience advising directors and officers on coverage of third-party claims and regulatory investigations, often involving the application of EU, UK and Office of Foreign Control (OFAC) sanctions to complex cross-jurisdictional proceedings.

Partner with Competition Litigation department. Stuart specialises in complex and high-value competition litigation, having advised on some of the largest cartel damages claims to be litigated in Europe. Stuart specialises in competition damages claims, the breadth of which is extensive and includes particular expertise in relation to complex and innovative funding structures. Stuart has acted for clients in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court and Competition Appeal Tribunal. Recent cases of note include Represented Asda, Argos and Morrisons in their landmark Supreme Court victory, against Mastercard in the long-running multilateral interchange fee litigation – described as the largest and most complex cartel damages claim conducted in the English Courts to date. Acting for Swiss-based LafargeHolcim, one of the world’s largest building suppliers, in relation to its multi-million Euro pan-European truck cartel claim in the Competition Appeal Tribunal. Acted for iiyama, one of the world’s largest global electronics manufacturers, in two separate cartel damages claims concerning CRTs and LCDs respectively. Our client successfully defended jurisdiction challenges in the Court of Appeal, changing the territorial scope of such claims in the English courts. Acting for a significant group of major household name retailers in their respective multi-million pound claims against Visa and Mastercard for damages relating to multilateral interchange fees. Acted for Comet in relation to the refrigeration compressor cartel, including successfully obtaining pre-action disclosure pursuant to the Insolvency Act 1986 section 236, a purpose for which s236 had not been used before in a cartel damages claim.

Julian Chamberlayne

Partner, Head of Aviation and International Injury Julian has a rare dual speciality of acting for clients who have sustained life-changing or fatal injuries in an international context. He has successfully recovered more than £160m for clients injured in the UK and across the globe. In the latest edition of the Chambers UK, Julian is the only lawyer acting for Claimants in International Personal Injury to be designated a Star Individual. Julian also has an important firm-wide role at Stewarts as Risk & Funding Partner, which involves developing and implementing improvements to the legal services Stewarts provides to all of its clients, including innovative cost and funding options like the Stewarts Litigate insurance facility. Julian fought the case of Harding v Wealands up to the House of Lords, who agreed the assessment of damages for this Australian accident should be in accordance with English law. Not only did that lead to Mr Harding recovering £5.5m compensation for his spinal cord injury, it also set a precedent which helped countless others injured in accidents abroad to recover full compensation. Another example of Julian’s work is acting for the family of Jules Bianchi, who died nine months after suffering a severe brain injury during the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix in 2014. Julian acts for claimants who have sustained spinal cord and severe brain injury, amputations, and for the families of fatal accident victims. In addition, Julian specialises in the costs, insurance and funding of high-value and complex litigation across all of Stewarts practice areas.

Rovine Chandrasekera

Partner and Head of Middle East Practice Rovine is an experienced international arbitration and commercial litigation partner with extensive experience advising clients on disputes with a focus on the Middle East. He helps to resolve disputes relating to fraud, asset recovery, sanctions and cross-border enforcement. Rovine has been involved in some of the most high-profile fraud, sanctions and asset recovery cases in the Middle East over the past 15 years. He is recognised as one of the leading international lawyers dealing with disputes in the Iraqi market and is well known to be a go to lawyer in relation to marine fraud and sanctions. Rovine remains focused on disputes with a Middle Eastern link whether litigated in the UK, Dubai or the Gulf Corporation Council (CGC) region. He has extensive experience in bringing cases in the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC). Whilst based in London he travels extensively to the Dubai region for his clients. Acting for a Canadian fund claimant in relation to a US$21m alleged trading fraud. This included criminal and civil proceedings in the UAE and court proceedings in Singapore. Acting for the Republic of Iraq as co-counsel with a US firm in ICSID proceedings defending claims of US$850m in respect to claims arising out of a regulatory agency’s decision to annul the claimants shares in Korek Telecom and subsequent government order to transfer these shares. Acting for the Ministry of Electricity, Iraq against an Indian contractor in LCIA proceedings pursing claims of US$650m in relation to the non-completion of a power plant project. Acting for a Middle East state aviation authority in ICC proceedings defending claims of US$20m in relation the termination of two management agreements. Acting for a US fund alongside Middle East counsel enforcing several judgments and awards against a major Indian conglomerate. This included enforcement proceedings in 14 jurisdictions over a two-year period. Acting for Emirates NBD bank in UAE proceedings in relation to court and then bankruptcy actions against a major UAE-based trading entity. Acting for a UAE shipping and trading company, Gulf Petrochem, in UK, UAE, Indian and Singapore proceedings against multiple claimants, defending allegations of fraud and appropriation. Acting for a Swiss-based oil trading company responding to an Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) investigation in relation to alleged sanction breaches. Acting for an Oman-based trading company in UAE court proceedings against its former joint venture partner in relation to claims of misappropriation of funds and wrongful asset valuation. This included subsequent enforcement proceedings in Cyprus. Advising David Haigh, the ex-managing director of Leeds United Football Club, on a DIFC claim initiated by the DIFC branch of a major Bahrain-based Islamic investment bank for AED23m on account alleged of breach of trust and money laundering. Acting for a UAE oil terminal in relation to a US$125m multi-jurisdictional dispute concerning title to two cargoes of oil discharged into terminals in the UAE. Acting for a leading UAE-based fund in relation to US$10m UAE proceedings brought against it due to the alleged actions of a rogue employee said to have misappropriated client funds. Acting for the State Trading Corporation, the transport arm of the government of Mauritius. The case related to the country’s previous and future transportation contracts and involved a review of contract terms, potential breaches of local procurement rules and potentially setting aside contracts because of undue influence or fraud.

Partner Sophie specialises in complex family cases, supporting clients to resolve their financial affairs and arrangements for their children following separation or divorce. Sophie is recognised in the directories as combining “a number of skills that make her terrific; she is exceptionally calm under pressure and really good on the detail of a case… very pragmatic, always ten steps ahead”. Sophie advises clients on all aspects of family law, with a particular focus on financial issues arising on divorce and the arrangements for children after parents separate. Sophie’s financial cases frequently have an international dimension, often involving trusts, inherited wealth or family businesses with complex issues of valuation. Her clients include entrepreneurs, business owners, celebrities, City professionals, and their spouses/partners. Sophie also has a leading practice in children cases, advising clients in respect of the arrangements for children following separation, disputes in relation to key decisions affecting children (to include parentage, the exercise of parental responsibility, schooling, change of name) and applications by one parent to relocate abroad. Sophie has extensive experience working with and supporting vulnerable clients, having received specialist training from accredited organisations and practitioners. Sophie's experience includes: Representing the husband in highly contested financial proceedings, involving a web of off-shore trust and corporate assets, requiring asset tracing and expert tax and valuation advice Advising the wife upon divorce following a long marriage with a diverse portfolio of marital and non-marital assets (family businesses, commercial and residential property and a collection of vintage cars) Representing a highly vulnerable spouse following a short marriage involving physical and emotional abuse, where all the assets were held in off-shore trusts Representing a father who successfully sought orders in relation to shared care, schooling and change of name, following a psychological report on the mother Representing the father in the landmark international relocation case of C v D [2011] EWHC 335 (Fam)

Partner in the Divorce and Family department. Debbie’s leading national reputation in family law is built on over 20 years’ experience advising high net worth individuals. Spear’s 500 describes her as “one of the most respected family solicitors in London, Debbie is known not only for winning fierce court battles, but also for devising creative out-of-court methods to settle complex disputes.” Chambers says: “If you have a difficult divorce, there is nobody better in London than her. She’s clear, she’s strategic – what more could you want?” Debbie’s practice encompasses all aspects of family law (complex asset valuation, business interests, trusts and wealth protection structures). She advises regularly on international pre-nuptial agreements. Debbie is known for her expertise in collaborative law, and she co-founded England’s first multi-disciplinary group of collaborative professionals (Creative Divorce). Experience IR v OR [2022] – Debbie acted for the wife, achieving an award of over £70m (exceeding the husband’s offer by over £20m). The case dealt with how wealth generated before the marriage and from the sale of a family business should be treated, as well as the enforceability of a pre-nuptial agreement. XW v XH [2019] EWCA Civ 549; XW v XH [2019] EWCA Civ 2262, [2020] 4 WLR 22 – Debbie acted for the wife who was awarded one of the highest recorded English divorce settlements by the Court of Appeal. The case dealt with issues of special contribution, privacy and foreign marital contracts. The wife was successful, exceptionally, in her application for the reporting restrictions order granted in the High Court to be maintained in the Court of Appeal. HRH Prince Louis v HRH Princess Tessy [2017]– Debbie acted for HRH Prince Louis of Luxembourg in the successful application for a reporting restrictions order relating to family proceedings.

Stephanie Clarke

Partner in the Personal Injury department. Stephanie has extensive knowledge and a wide breadth of experience in all areas of catastrophic personal injury claims, but with a particular focus on rehabilitation as a priority. She takes a pragmatic, effective and proactive approach to the early resolution of claims and enjoys good working relationships with her opponents. Stephanie is described in The Legal 500 as “absolutely dedicated” and "an impressive solicitor”. Stephanie has over 30 years’ experience in all areas of catastrophic personal injury claims but with a specialist interest in complex catastrophic brain and spinal cord injury claims. She uses her extensive knowledge and numerous contacts to ensure the early provision of interim payments, where appropriate, which in turn allows for rehabilitation and care packages as well as suitable accommodation to be put in place well before the claims are settled. This ultimately helps improve the quality of life for clients and their families. Stephanie has a great empathy for her injured clients and their families and is highly conscientious and tenacious in her representation of them. She has an acute eye for detail as well as tactical nous. Stephanie has particular expertise in all manner of complex brain injury cases, having had an extensive background in employers’ and public liability as well as road traffic cases. She is a highly knowledgeable advocate with an emphasis on timely settlements in a wide range of serious injury claims. Stephanie’s notable past cases include: Hillsborough King’s Cross fire Marchioness disaster Cannon Street rail crash Lyme Bay canoe tragedy Hungerford massacre Bright v Abimbola and MIB (65-year-old, tetraplegic – £4.5m settlement) Gougam (56-year-old brain injury – £4.5m settlement) KYS v Scott Allan (55-year-old, severe brain injury – £5m settlement) AB v MIB (paraplegic – £4.2m settlement) BDI v Murphy and EUI Ltd (36-year-old, severe brain injury – £5m settlement: automatism case )

Adrian Clossick

Partner, Head of Divorce and Family, Leeds and Head of Professional Practices Group Described by Chambers as “phenomenal” and by CityWealth magazine as “one of the most well respected matrimonial finance practitioners in the North”, Adrian is Head of Divorce and Family in our Leeds office and specialises in the resolution of complex financial issues for high net worth individuals. Adrian is Head of our Professional Practices Group due to his considerable expertise in acting for professional clients and their spouses. A significant number of Adrian’s cases involve trusts (both on and offshore), commercial and tax issues, family businesses, inherited wealth, international aspects and the tracing of assets. He has considerable expertise in the negotiation of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and the treatment of personal injury damages on divorce. Adrian has a particular interest in cohabitation claims, including the property rights of unmarried families. He has commentated in the local and national press on cohabitation issues. He also advises on disputes relating to children, including paternity, residence, international relocation and financial provision.

Christopher Deacon

Partner Chris is one of the UK’s leading international injury and travel lawyers, ranked Band 1 in Chambers and a leading individual in The Legal 500. Chris acts exclusively for the victims of accidents abroad and in disputes with tour operators, hotels, travel providers and insurers. He is described as “the leading lawyer of his generation in this area of law” and “a superb travel lawyer; he is knowledgeable, tenacious, compassionate and intellectually astute.” Chris represents clients following serious international accidents, usually UK residents injured overseas but also foreign nationals who sustain life-changing injuries in the UK. He often acts in high profile and challenging cases and in claims arising from a wide range of catastrophic and fatal incidents, from road traffic accidents to sporting and leisure activities. Chris has a specialist interest and expertise in motorsports accidents, having represented the family of F1 driver Jules Bianchi following his fatal accident at the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix and F2 driver Juan Manuel Correa following the serious accident at the 2019 Belgian Grand Prix. Fluent in French, his background in international law means he is well placed to advise in relation to claims arising from incidents across the globe. Chris’ experience notably extends to the USA where he has pursued claims in a number of US states. He has written, presented and advised on the implications of Brexit for international injury claims. Chris is involved in lobbying for the rights of serious injury victims in an international context, regularly engaging with government and public consultations on law reform. Chris is currently representing a number of seriously injured clients and their families following accidents overseas, including a UK national who suffered serious burns in a dune buggy fire in Dubai and in a claim against Airbnb and others in Florida for a client who suffered an amputation following an incident at a holiday rental.

Stuart is Managing Partner and was formerly Head of Business Development and Marketing for more than 20 years. He has overseen the rapid growth of the firm as it established itself as the UK's largest litigation-only law practice. Prior to assuming the role of managing partner, and before that taking charge of business development and marketing, Stuart was a practising personal injury and aviation lawyer. Stuart acted for claimants in UK and international aviation cases and has expertise in high-value and complex personal injury and fatal accident claims. He has been involved in a number of high-profile trials in London as well as cases in the United States and Europe. Case highlights include: Representation of passengers injured following the crash landing of BA038 at Heathrow in January 2008 Representation of victims of Ladbroke Grove rail accident including resolution of the largest fatal accident claim Representation of the estate of Richard Lloyd, a well known racing driver and team manager following an air crash at Biggin Hill.

Chloe specialises in insurance coverage and professional negligence. Having previously acted for insurers, she now acts exclusively for businesses and individuals in high-value disputes against the insurance market and the financial and professional services sectors. Chloe has successfully recovered significant funds for clients and has experience in both group actions and litigation funding. She also advises businesses on insurance risk management and policy wordings. Chloe has more than 10 years’ experience advising on insurance claims. She has expertise on coverage issues across a wide range of industries and policy lines, including property damage and business interruption, political risk, directors’ and officers’ (D&O), warranty and indemnity (W&I), marine cargo, product liability and cyber risk, among others. In addition, Chloe has extensive experience in professional negligence disputes, with particular expertise in claims against lawyers, trustees and offshore financial and corporate services firms. Chloe’s cases often involve high-profile, multi-jurisdictional disputes. She has represented clients in disputes spanning a number of jurisdictions, including the United States, Canada, South Africa, Mauritius and Gibraltar, together with countries across the Channel Islands and Europe.

Andrew Dinsmore

Partner in the Personal Injury department. For over 20 years, Andrew has specialised in acting for individuals who have suffered life-changing injuries. Andrew has particular expertise in acting for individuals who have sustained spinal cord and brain injuries and is dedicated to achieving excellent outcomes for his clients. Andrew specialises in complex and high-value personal injury claims. Over his 20-year career he has recovered damages for clients well in excess of £100m. Andrew has a range of experience in relation to liability scenarios, from public liability to road traffic accidents and employer liability claims. Andrew also has experience of litigating sporting accidents. He achieves best outcomes for his clients by adopting a pragmatic and consensual approach to his cases. Reported cases which Andrew has acted on include the following Royce v Boyle (2005) EWHC 2638 (QB) – Andrew acted for a young client who sustained a high-level spinal injury and secured a multimillion pound award at trial for his client’s future care needs. Thacker v Steeples and MIB (2005) – Andrew acted for a young man who sustained a severe brain injury. The case was noteworthy as it was the first case where periodical payments for future care were agreed by the MIB. Harcourt v Fef Griffin and Others (2007) EWHC 1500 (QB) – Andrew acted for a young gymnast who sustained a high-level spinal cord injury during a training session. The case was noteworthy in a number of respects including for an order made by the High Court for the defendant insurers to disclose their insurance arrangements during the course of the case. Williams v Williams (2008) – Andrew acted for a young brain damaged client who was injured in a road traffic accident when only a month old. The case was noteworthy as there was a trial of the client’s long-term accommodation needs. This was required due to a dispute over whether he had to avail himself of local authority accommodation as opposed to purchasing private housing. Farrugia v Burtenshaw and Others (2014) EWHC 1036 (QB) – Andrew acted for a young man who sustained an extremely severe brain injury in a road traffic accident. There was a dispute between the parties about the extent of the client’s multimillion pound future care needs and a High Court trial was necessary to resolve that issue.

Robert Dransfield

Partner in the Medical Negligence department. Robert assists clients with catastrophic injuries arising from medical negligence. He has a particular expertise in high-value spinal cord injury and brain injury claims. Robert has also secured substantial awards for clients with cauda equina.Robert has recently settled claims for clients with high cervical spine injuries and serious brain injury. Robert has acted for individuals based internationally in countries including Cyprus, Balearic Islands, Ireland and Canada. Experience Robert acted for the claimant in one of the leading cauda equina cases, Oakes v Neininger [2008] EWHC 548 (QB). This remains a particular interest, with substantial awards obtained for clients with cauda equina. Robert acted for the claimant in the leading cauda equina case, Oakes v Neinninger. He has obtained more than £28m in damages for clients since 2010, £9.2m of which were obtained in 2016.

Lisette advises on all aspects of private family law, with specialist expertise in cross-border and jurisdictional issues. She is ranked in The Legal 500 as a Next Generation Partner. Lisette has extensive experience in all aspects of private family law including, financial disputes on separation, divorce, children matters and cohabitation and pre-nuptial agreements. She regularly advises clients on cases involving complex jurisdictional issues to include the enforcement of foreign ‘maintenance’ orders. Lisette has secured financial remedies following a foreign divorce and maintenance for ‘abandoned spouses’. Notable publishable cases include: Acted for wife in financial proceedings following a foreign divorce with husband from wealthy Iranian family. The husband took his wife to the UK against her will while pregnant and then some years later abandoned her in Iran without her passport, taking their child. Prepared a pre-nuptial agreement for an international couple in London, acting in tandem with the parties’ tax planning and ring-fencing key non-marital assets. Acted for a charity wishing to intervene in a Supreme Court case of Owens v Owens to raise awareness of the draconian effect divorce law has on survivors of domestic abuse. Acted for the applicant in Mittal [2013] EWCA Civ 1255 to include pro bono in the Court of Appeal. This case concerned the court’s power to stay proceedings where there were competing divorce proceedings in another (non EU) jurisdiction.

Charles Edwards

Partner in the Personal Injury department. Charles is an experienced, collaborative practitioner with more than 25 years’ experience in the field of personal injury who thrives on achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients. He is listed in The Legal 500 Hall of Fame, which highlights lawyers who have received constant praise from their clients for continued excellence and are considered to be at the pinnacle of the legal profession. Charles specialises in the highest-value and most complex value personal injury claims, with a particular interest in claimants who have sustained either spinal cord or brain injury. He has experience in dealing with a variety of types of claims, covering road traffic accidents, accidents at work and in accidents public places. Over the past 20 years of his career at Stewarts, Charles has settled claims for clients totalling in excess of £200m. These include high-level spinal cord injury cases, brain injury cases involving minimally aware clients, high-earning City workers, and claims with an international element.

Described by one client as leaving no stone unturned in her approach to litigation, Amy specialises in complex and high-value catastrophic injury clinical negligence claims. She has particular expertise in private multi-defendant claims and obtaining high value fatal accident claims for high net worth individuals’ families with complex future loss claims following representation at inquests. Amy advises on a diverse range of clinical negligence cases that have left her clients suffering from life-altering injuries. Although not limited to these, she predominately deals with spinal, brain and birth injury claims resulting from varying acts or omissions from negligence in a variety of health care settings in particular multi-party private treatment claims. Heading up our Inquests and Fatal Accident claims she has recently completed the Coronial Law Lecture Series 2022 at the University of Bolton. Amy represented a family in a high-value fatal accident claim for a company director, obtaining £1.46m for his estate largely for future dependency claims for his wife and children. In a recent incomplete paraplegic claim, Amy obtained a £3.3m settlement for a client with an impaired life expectancy that included a £130,000 annual payment to cover ongoing future 24-hour care. Amy also recovered £3.2m for an 80-year-old client who suffered complete paraplegia due to negligent anaesthesia. Amy recently concluded a minor acquired brain injury claim for a young person securing a £1m settlement prior to proceedings being served.

Partner in the Competition Litigation department. Inge specialises in high-value competition damages actions in the UK and those involving cross-border disputes across Europe. Described in the legal directories as “extremely impressive” with “a cool head” and as a “clear strategic thinker. With over 20 years’ experience as a litigator, Inge acts for clients across a range of sectors including energy, technology and retail in relation to cases involving breaches of competition law. Inge has particular expertise in multi-party actions which give rise to complex issues of joint and several liability and in quantification issues arising from economic evidence within regulated industries. Inge’s clients appreciate her pragmatic and commercial approach, litigating where necessary and with the clients’ objectives firmly underpinning the strategy. Inge is a skilled negotiator and has significant experience in settling disputes prior to litigation. She is also an experienced trial lawyer and has litigated in the Competition Appeal Tribunal, the High Court, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Recent cases of note include: Acting for Swedish-State owned energy company Vattenfall in its long-running dispute against major power cables manufacturers arising from the high voltage power cables cartel. Acting for Gemalto, now part of global security giant Thales Group, in their substantial pan-European smart card chip cartel claim at first instance and in the Court of Appeal which resulted in a ground-breaking and novel decision on limitation in a competition damages context. Advised major global electronics distributor, Ingram Micro, in its claim against Samsung and others in connection with the liquid crystal displays Cartel. Acting for a significant group of major household name retailers in their respective claims against Visa and Mastercard for damages relating to multilateral interchange fees. Advising a major EU-based textile manufacturer in relation to a substantial claim for damages. Inge was ranked as a Leading Individual in the Legal 500 and described in the legal directories as “extremely impressive” and “highly responsive and engaged with the detail of the case” with “wide-ranging experience of competition litigation”.

Partner in the Personal Injury department. Nichola acts in complex and high-value catastrophic personal injury claims and for clients who are pursuing professional negligence against their former solicitors in relation to mishandling of personal injury claims. In the last ten years, Nichola has secured over £100m for her clients. Nichola specialises in compensation claims for adults and children who have suffered catastrophic injury including spinal cord injury, brain injury and amputation claims. She also pursues professional negligence claims for those who have not been well served by their solicitors. Nichola assists her clients with accessing the specialised medical and rehabilitative support they need to lead, so far as possible, fully independent lives. Nichola adopts a holistic approach. Whilst her primary concern is to ensure that clients are funded for their immediate and future needs, she always considers the wider financial, emotive and other support that clients and their families require. Nichola consistently achieves excellent financial settlement awards, securing financial stability for her clients when they need it most. In the last ten years, Nichola has secured over £100m for her clients. Nichola is currently acting for a double amputee who was struck by a car whilst assisting a friend to change his tyre, and a young lady who sustained a spinal cord injury following a car accident in which she was a passenger. Recent settlements include: Burns and Amputation In Chisholm v D and R Hankins – Approved judgment, Nichola won the right to damages for a lorry driver following an accident at work which left him with severe burns and a below the knee amputation. Read the case study here – Lorry driver wins right to damages following accident at work which left him with severe injuries. Spinal cord injury The client, who was 28 at the time of the accident, sustained a spinal cord injury resulting in tetraplegia when he fell through an unsecured window during the course of his employment. The claim was settled for a lump sum of £6m and variable periodical payments of £170,000 per year rising to £210,000 per year from the age of 50. The claim was settled on a provisional damages basis in respect of the risk of syringomyelia. Interim payments totalling £1.175m were secured during the claim. Brain injury The client, who was 23 when his claim settled, suffered a brain injury in a collision with another vehicle. Expert evidence concluded that he was travelling in excess of the speed limit. Liability was resolved with a 10% deduction for contributory negligence. The claim settled for £1.4m plus annual periodical payments for care and case management of £25,000 per year for the remainder of his life. There was disputed evidence as to whether the client lacked mental capacity to manage his financial affairs. The settlement included provision for future Court of Protection professional fees/professional trustee costs. Professional negligence The client suffered a brain injury when she was knocked down by a car whilst crossing a road. Her former solicitors handled her claim negligently, resulting in her claim being struck out of court. Nichola took on the case as a professional negligence claim against the former solicitors, which settled for £325,000.

Charlotte Foster

Senior Associate Charlotte has over 10 years’ experience in bringing personal injury claims on behalf of claimants who have sustained a brain injury or spinal cord injury as a result of being involved in an accident. Charlotte advises claimants bringing catastrophic personal injury claims after they have been injured in a road traffic accident or accident at work. She has negotiated multimillion pound settlements for adults and children and brought successful claims where liability has been strongly contested. In particular, she has advised on a claim for provisional damages where a claimant experienced deterioration in his condition post settlement, recovering a further six figure sum in damages. Claims in which Charlotte has also advised include a multimillion pound claim on behalf of a child against the Ministry of Defence and representing four members of a family involved in the same road traffic accident.

Head of Divorce and Family department. Head of Department Stephen Foster is praised in The Times “for leading Stewarts’ phalanx of family law lawyers to the top of the pack” and as an “intelligent and superbly talented litigator”. The Legal 500 says he has assembled a “scarily bright” team noted for its knack in “unravelling complicated trust structures and assets hidden behind companies”. His clients include figures from the City and entrepreneurs, and many of his cases have an international dimension including Europe, the US and the Middle-East. Stephen is very adept at dealing sensitively with all aspects of children’s matters, including international relocation.

James Le Gallais

Partner James leads on complex, high-value disputes involving tax, accounting and related financial services. He has particular expertise in group actions and litigation funding. James is ranked in the Legal 500 for his work on tax-based professional negligence disputes and is “Top Recommended” in Spear’s 500 Tax Lawyers. James’ core expertise is in professional negligence disputes involving tax, accounting and financial advice and services. His practice covers the following sectors: individual tax planning, investment advice, pensions, mergers & acquisitions and investment funds. He acts both for and against professional indemnity insurers. James believes in making every effort to resolve disputes without recourse to litigation where possible. He is experienced in mediation and all forms of alternative dispute resolution. Where litigation is the only option, James takes a commercial and strategic approach. James also has substantial experience in claims arising out of false statements in investment prospectuses. He has acted in some of the largest and significant group actions in this area and has developed deep expertise in group litigation, litigation funding and related matters. James acts for both claimants and defendants, and his clients include high net worth individuals, private/family offices, investment funds, financial institutions and professional service providers. James' experience includes: Adole Akinluyi & Ors v HSBC UK Bank Plc. James leads the team acting for the claimants, who are 175 individual investors in a film investment product known as Eclipse. It is alleged that HSBC is liable for losses as a consequence of its role in devising and promoting the product to investors. David McClean & Ors v Andrew Thornhill KC [2023]. James led the team acting for 110 claimants in this landmark claim against a tax KC who had allowed his opinion to be used to sell a tax incentivised investment scheme. The Ingenious Litigation. Acted for a group of the nearly 500 claimants in one of the largest pieces of group litigation to be brought before the courts outside the formal GLO regime, against more than 20 defendants in respect of their roles in promoting and advising on various film investment products. The Blair Partnership & Ors v SRLV Accountants (a firm). Acted for the claimants, who are well-known literary agents, in a professional negligence claim against their former accountants for advice given in connection with the acquisition and restructuring of their business. Premier Engineering Limited & Ors v Townsend Harrison Limited & Begbies Traynor LLP. Acted for the claimants in relation to insolvency and accounting advice given in the context of employee benefit trust arrangements.

Alejandro Garcia

Partner Alejandro has 20 years of dispute resolution experience. His practice focuses on international commercial arbitration and investment treaty arbitration. Alejandro is recognised as a “global leader” in international arbitration (Who’s Who Legal) and a leading directory describes him as a “brilliant mind [who] always finds a way around a problem”. Alejandro acts as counsel in complex international arbitrations. As such, Alejandro has acted under many applicable laws, including those of major common law and civil law countries, and public international law. He has acted under the rules of the major arbitral institutions (including ICC, ICSID, LCIA and SCC) as well as in ad-hoc arbitrations (including under the UNCITRAL Rules). These arbitrations have encompassed disputes in a number of sectors, including renewable energy, oil and gas, infrastructure, defence, intellectual property, mining and foreign direct investment. Over the last decade, Alejandro has developed significant expertise in litigation financing, securing third party funding for a large number of his arbitrations. Together with his counsel work, Alejandro also sits as an arbitrator and, amongst others, is a member of the CIETAC Panel of Arbitrators, HKIAC Panel of Arbitrators for intellectual property disputes and the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Arbitration and Mediation Center’s list of neutrals. Alejandro's experience includes Representing a Chilean company in a breach of contract claim against a Scandinavian company (English law/ICC). Representing the claimants, acting in subrogation, in relation to US$50 million dispute against one of Europe’s largest industrial companies (Peruvian law/ICC). Representing a European company in a patent arbitration against one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies (Belgian law/LCIA). Representing a UAE company in its breach of contract claim against one of Asia’s largest manufacturers of household appliances (UAE law/ICC). Damages awarded to Alejandro’s client were in excess of US$100 million.

Partner in the Commercial Litigation and Securities Litigation departments. Fiona advises on a broad spectrum of high value commercial disputes (contract, tort and statutory claims), with a particular expertise in financial services claims against banks. She is recognised in The Legal 500 as “a very able lawyer, who has a great touch with clients." Fiona has acted for states, state entities (including central banks), corporates, institutional investors and private individuals, whether as claimants or defendants. Her matters often have an international dimension, whether representing international clients, acting in claims involving aspects of foreign law or in coordinating proceedings in both England and other jurisdictions. She has worked on some significant and high profile cases including the RBS Rights Issue Litigation and one of The Lawyer’s Top 20 cases of 2020 (National Bank of Kazakhstan and Republic of Kazakhstan v The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV London Branch, Anatolie Stati, Gabriel Stati, Ascom Group SA & Terra Raf Trans Traiding Limited) which also became the first ever Commercial Court trial to be conducted on a fully remote basis (due to the Covid-19 pandemic) in late March 2020. Acting for an Australian mining company in defending a claim for in excess of US$200m in relation to an alleged breach of a mezzanine lending commitment letter Acting for a company, whose business includes the export of oil products, in successfully challenging the jurisdiction of the English Court to determine a US$300m Russian law governed claim against it. [2021] EWHC 1758 (Comm) Acting for a State and its National Bank in claims relating to a Global Custody Agreement with an international bank. [2020] EWHC 916 (Comm) Co-managing the FSMA s90 claim issued in 2013 by over 300 financial institutions and other institutional investors in the group litigation against RBS in relation to its April 2008 £12bn rights issue. A confidential settlement was reached in December 2016, three months before the start of a six-month liability only trial.

Senior Associate Jemma specialises in a broad range of domestic and offshore trust and estates litigation. Jemma has been recognised as a Rising Star in The Legal 500 for four consecutive years, which describes her as “a very engaged, knowledgeable associate, keeping everyone else on their toes – someone you want on your side”. Jemma advises on a broad range of trust related actions, including complex restructurings involving offshore parties and entities. She has experience dealing with cases involving the UK, Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands and Hong Kong. Jemma assists with the resolution of estate related issues, including executor-beneficiary disputes, challenges to the validity of wills, claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 and cross-border succession issues. Jemma also has experience dealing with issues relating to loss of mental capacity and Court of Protection proceedings. Experience Acting in a reported case for the litigation friend of a legitimated child in relation to a proposed appointment for her benefit, in which anonymity was obtained. Acting for beneficiaries of Gibraltar trusts in relation to a proposed restructuring of their beneficial interests. Advising adult beneficiaries of high value Bermudian trusts on an application by a corporate trustee in connection with a proposed restructuring in a reported case in Bermuda. Advising the trustee of a Cayman structure in relation to claims brought against it by the Libyan Investment Authority. Assisting with representing one of the parties in what is considered to be the largest (by value) claim in Bermudian legal history, which went to trial for 19 weeks during 2021

Partner Alison has almost exclusively specialised in running brain and spinal cord injury claims since qualifying in 2007. She has particular experience in claims arising from the delayed diagnosis of spinal abscesses, injuries resulting from mismanagement of spinal injury, cauda equina and spinal surgery claims. Alison is committed to securing excellent results for her clients and recognises the importance of early access to rehabilitation following a life changing injury. This has led Alison to pioneer access for clients to support networks from the outset of the case. Alison knows the importance of getting to know the individual client and their families during the lifetime of a case and focuses on a collaborative approach to ensure that compensation is tailored, as far as possible, to enable clients to fulfil their future goals and aspirations. Notable cases: Alison has recovered over £7.3m in capitalised damages for a 39 year old who suffered a severe brain injury following the negligent insertion of a shunt. The Claimant was left with significant cognitive, behavioural and emotional impairment. A six figure interim payment was obtained which enabled the Claimant to move from an assisted living facility into his own property with the assistance of support workers and a team of therapists. The claim settled on the basis of annual payments for care and remainder by way of a lump sum. The Claimant’s family hope that the compensation will enable the Claimant to lead as fulfilling and independent a life as possible. Recovered damages with a capitalised value of over £7m in relation to a catastrophic brain injury case relating to the mismanagement of anti-platelet medication leading to the claimant having a stroke. Recovered damages for a 74 year old claimant who was rendered tetraplegic following negligent spinal surgery. The damages were awarded by way of annualised payments for care for the rest of his life and a lump sum for the remainder of the damages, with a total capitalised value of £3m, Acted for a horse enthusiast rendered an incomplete paraplegic following the delayed diagnosis of a spinal abscess. Damages of £3m were recovered which assisted the claimant to return to her passion for riding. Secured a seven figure settlement for a brain injured client in relation to the delayed diagnosis in A&E of a subdural haematoma following an assault. Recovered damages of £2.6m for a 56-year-old claimant with cauda equina syndrome Recovered damages of £1.49m for a 39-year-old claimant with cauda equina syndrome. The settlement reflected significant litigation risks as liability remained in dispute. Recovered damages of £1.2m for 83-year-old tetraplegic with four year life expectancy. Alison has also been involved in significant judgments which have been widely reported in medical negligence arena including Read (whereby the court dismissed the defendants’ application for an extension of time to serve their defence to allow time for an early medical examination, a helpful judgment for claimant practitioners who are often placed under pressure by defendants to allow early examination of claimants) and Dee (a successful interim payment application where causation remained in dispute).

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Ellie Hampson-Jones

Senior Associate Ellie has a firm grasp of international family law issues. She has a particular interest in cases with an Anglo-US dimension, having spent time working in Los Angeles for a prestigious US family law firm before qualifying as a solicitor in England and Wales. Ellie is often instructed by professional clients (or their spouses) in cases involving complex income arrangements and detailed incentive schemes. She has extensive experience in private equity cases and has often represented board-level CEOs and CFOs (or their spouses). Such cases have resulted in Ellie in providing clients with a strong offering and understanding of complex cross-border trust, tax and corporate/commercial issues. Ellie also advises clients with complex private children disputes and/or cases with criminal and or domestic abuse aspects. The Legal 500 notes Ellie’s specialism in managing novel and complex children matters. Experience Acted on behalf of the wife in AB v AC [2018] EWHC 1319 (Fam), a private equity case involving complex multi-jurisdictional, trust and taxation matters. Advising the wife upon divorce following a long marriage in respect of financial remedy proceedings where there were significant issues of disclosure. Representing a father in highly contentious Children Act and financial remedy proceedings. Securing an equal shared care arrangement at Final Hearing. Appearing on the Pro Bono Recognition List 2024 after successfully achieving a termination of a father’s right to parental responsibility in a case involving indecent images of children. ARQ v YAQ [2022] EWFC 128 – assisted the Stewarts’ team at first instance in preparing the applicant husband in High Court financial remedy proceedings, the key determinative involving arguments as to whether all or some of very significant pre-marital assets from the husband had become ‘matrimonialised’ and so subject to the sharing principle.

Partner in the Divorce and Family department. Emma has achieved top ranking in the Directories as a ‘Star Individual’ and has a reputation as the best technical family lawyer of her generation. Admired for her outstanding intellect, efficiency and constructive approach, clients appreciate Emma’s strategic vision and the passion she brings to secure the best outcome for them. Emma is praised as a “superb, no-nonsense and efficient lawyer who can cope with big-ticket litigation". Emma advises on complex and often high profile matters for high net worth individuals, their families and partners. Her cases typically involve an international dimension and she often works in coordination with other cross-border trusted advisers, particularly in offshore jurisdictions and America. Emma has a breadth of experience in all areas of family breakdown but with particular focus on the associated financial issues. She has expertise in jurisdictional disputes, enforcement and injunctive relief. The majority of Emma’s cases involve global assets in the range of £10 million to over £100 million, and concern asset tracing, trust structures, inherited wealth and owner-controlled businesses. Emma advises regularly in negotiating and drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, both in a domestic and international context. Emma has a leading practice in all private law children matters, especially international relocation. Although Emma is proud of a proven track record for discretion and achieving a negotiated settlement in most cases, she has been pivotally involved in a number of reported cases including the landmark relocation case Re C [2015], where she successfully represented the mother. Recent cases include: Advising family office on an ultra-high net worth ($1b) international prenuptial agreement coordinating advice in Middle East, USA and Cayman. Advising wife of co-founder of private equity firm in case involving substantial assets held through complex corporate structures across several jurisdictions as well as an extensive fine art collection. Significant issues regarding illiquidity and post separation accrual. Representing successful British entrepreneur in litigation involving wealth of £400m with issues of premarital wealth/latent value of business interests and Special Contribution. Advising a business associate of the husband in a high net worth matter involving substantial assets held through complex corporate structures across several jurisdictions to defend claims made by the wife as to the beneficial interest of shares in his legal name and/or held by companies under his control. Advising mother in international paternity and relocation proceedings, including to defend allegations of child abduction. Advising father in case involving parental alienation and allegations of coercive control.

Partner Nick is a partner in the Commercial Litigation team with extensive experience of high-value and complex commercial disputes and investigations for large public and private sector organisations. Nick’s expertise includes advising on corporate and shareholder disputes, actions against directors, mainstream contractual and supply chain disputes, commercial fraud actions, restrictive covenant claims, pursuing and defending applications for injunctive relief, trade mark actions and media disputes. He also has experience of advising on live procurement projects that have run into difficulty, and managing and advising on associated risks. Cases in which Nick has advised include: Acting on ultra high value complex commercial (£1bn plus) cases including acting for a global IT systems supplier in arbitration proceedings against the UK government, which progressed to an 80-day hearing involving evidence from over 100 witnesses Pursuing a damages claim arising out of an alleged cartel arrangement, a case that was in court for over 30 days.

Partner Described by Chambers UK as “one of the best lawyers of her generation,” Amy has over 20 years’ experience of exclusively acting for claimants in a wide range of complex medical negligence claims. Amy specialises in representing individuals who have sustained life changing injuries due to medical negligence. She is experienced in claims involving spinal cord injuries, brain injuries and amputations for both adults and children. Amy has a particular interest in neurosurgical claims and claims resulting from a delayed diagnosis of meningitis or sepsis. She strives to obtain early admissions of liability and interim payments for clients, recognising how crucial access to rehabilitation, care and suitable accommodation are to enabling independence and the positive impact they have on the lives of clients and their families.

Partner and Head of the Personal Injury department. Dan is one of the country’s leading catastrophic injury solicitors. In addition to leading the Personal Injury department at Stewarts, he also regularly provides training and thought leadership to other claimant lawyers. For the last 25 years, Dan has only acted for clients with very serious injuries. Most of his clients sustained a spinal cord injury or a brain injury. Dan has been involved in more than 70 cases in which his client received compensation of £1m or more. Dan’s focus is always on achieving the best outcome for clients, not just in relation to the ultimate compensation award at the end of the case, but also in terms of early access to rehabilitation and funding to purchase equipment, pay for care, buy and adapt accommodation, and generally ensure clients have the help they need to adjust to life after injury. Since 2022 he has been Head of Personal Injury with responsibility for ensuring the service we provide to all the department’s clients – and the results we obtain for them – remains second to none. Experience Acted for a 21-year-old tetraplegic woman injured in a road traffic collision. Hercase settled for £23 million. Acted for a 19-year-old tetraplegic man injured in a road traffic collision. His case settled for a lump sum of £5 million plus annual periodical payments of £165,000 rising to £205,000 from the age of 60. The settlement was equivalent to a lump sum of £16.25 million. Acted for a 22-year-old paraplegic man injured when he was deliberately run down by a gang who stole his van. His case settled for £10 million. Acted for a 29-year-old man who sustained a traumatic below knee amputation of his right leg in an accident at work. His case settled for £3.4 million. Acted for an eight-year-old boy who sustained a very severe traumatic brain injury when he was hit by a car as he crossed the road. The case had been conducted by a number of law firms who had advised that the case did not have reasonable prospects of success. Stewarts succeeded at a trial on liability in 2015 (AB v Main [2015]) and the client went on to secure a seven figure settlement. Acted for a 20-year-old man who sustained a spinal cord injury in a road traffic accident at the wheel of a works van. The case was dismissed at first instance but succeeded in the Court of Appeal (Eyres v Atkinsons Kitchens & Bedrooms Ltd [2007]).

Partner and Head of the Personal Injury department. Dan is one of the country’s leading catastrophic injury solicitors. In addition to leading the Personal Injury department at Stewarts, he also regularly provides training and thought leadership to other claimant lawyers. For the last 25 years, Dan has only acted for clients with very serious injuries. Most of his clients sustained a spinal cord injury or a brain injury. Dan has been involved in more than 70 cases in which his client received compensation of £1m or more. Dan’s focus is always on achieving the best outcome for clients, not just in relation to the ultimate compensation award at the end of the case, but also in terms of early access to rehabilitation and funding to purchase equipment, pay for care, buy and adapt accommodation, and generally ensure clients have the help they need to adjust to life after injury. Since 2022 he has been Head of Personal Injury with responsibility for ensuring the service we provide to all the department’s clients – and the results we obtain for them – remains second to none. Experience Acted for a 21-year-old tetraplegic woman injured in a road traffic collision. Hercase settled for £23 million. Acted for a 19-year-old tetraplegic man injured in a road traffic collision. His case settled for a lump sum of £5 million plus annual periodical payments of £165,000 rising to £205,000 from the age of 60. The settlement was equivalent to a lump sum of £16.25 million. Acted for a 22-year-old paraplegic man injured when he was deliberately run down by a gang who stole his van. His case settled for £10 million. Acted for a 29-year-old man who sustained a traumatic below knee amputation of his right leg in an accident at work. His case settled for £3.4 million. Acted for an eight-year-old boy who sustained a very severe traumatic brain injury when he was hit by a car as he crossed the road. The case had been conducted by a number of law firms who had advised that the case did not have reasonable prospects of success. Stewarts succeeded at a trial on liability in 2015 (AB v Main [2015]) and the client went on to secure a seven figure settlement. Acted for a 20-year-old man who sustained a spinal cord injury in a road traffic accident at the wheel of a works van. The case was dismissed at first instance but succeeded in the Court of Appeal (Eyres v Atkinsons Kitchens & Bedrooms Ltd [2007]).

Trevona Hettiarachchi

Senior Associate Trevona advises on all aspects of family law, with extensive experience and proficiency dealing with complex children matters such as those that include multifaceted court proceedings, as well as settling arrangements for children and finances on the separation of parents. Trevona has developed a specialist practice in complex private children law matters, advising on all issues involving children upon parental separation, including contact arrangements, welfare-related disputes, Schedule 1 claims and highly contentious Children Act proceedings, particularly those involving protracted multi-layered proceedings. Trevona is regularly instructed in relation to matters that have international elements, including international and domestic leave to remove cases, cross-jurisdictional matters and child abduction. Trevona’s approach to children matters is to provide pragmatic, sensitive and strategic advice, enabling her clients to resolve matters in a child-centric way. Trevona is also highly skilled and experienced in advising on financial settlements on divorce, including advising on pre-marital wealth, post marital accrual, complex valuation issues and cases involving intricate business and income structures. Trevona has extensive experience working with and supporting vulnerable clients, having received specialist training from accredited organisations and practitioners. Experience Trevona advised in the landmark internal relocation case Re C [2015] EWCA Civ 1305, heard in the Court of Appeal. Trevona frequently advises in high-conflict children disputes involving parental alienation, coercive control, domestic abuse, mental health issues and addiction. She also has extensive experience advising on and drafting pre- and post-nuptial agreements.

Richard Hogwood

Partner in the Divorce and Family department. The Legal 500 has described Richard as "ferociously clever and very solution focused" and a "star in the making". Richard focuses particularly on negotiating the financial aspects of divorce (and civil partnership dissolution), separation and preparing pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Richard focuses particularly on negotiating the financial aspects of divorce (and civil partnership dissolution), separation and preparing pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Often, these matters will have an international element and, with pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements especially, Richard is accustomed to liaising with lawyers in several different jurisdictions. Reflective of his private client background, Richard is also regularly involved in cases involving complex tax and trust issues. Richard acted for HRH Prince Louis of Luxembourg in the successful application for a reporting restrictions order relating to family proceedings – [2017] EWHC 3095 (Fam). Richard also acted for the wife in XW v XH 2017 EWFC 76 (and XW v XH (No.2) (Reporting Restrictions Order) [2018] EWFC 44) in which the wife was awarded one of the highest recorded English divorce settlements. In addition the case dealt with issues of special contribution, privacy and whether foreign marital contracts should be treated as pre-nuptial agreements. At the Court of Appeal the wife was successful, exceptionally, in her application for the reporting restrictions order granted in the High Court to be maintained (XW v XH [2019] EWCA Civ 549). Furthermore her lump sum award was increased from £115m to £145m (XW v XH [2019] EWCA Civ 2262).

Partner Emma specialises in disputes concerning trusts, estates and mental capacity, frequently involving offshore jurisdictions. Market commentators describe her as “seriously impressive”, whilst clients note that she is “very careful about the details, very reactive” and “one of the very best operators in her field”. Emma deals with complex, often international, disputes relating to trusts, estates and mental capacity. She has experience of litigation in Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Hong Kong, the Isle of Man, Jersey, Liechtenstein and Singapore. Emma provides trusts advice in respect of the duties of trustees, protectors and other fiduciaries, their replacement/ removal and separation of beneficial interests (often involving Public Trustee v Cooper blessing applications). As to estates, Emma can assist with claims regarding the validity and construction of wills, for reasonable financial provision (under the 1975 Act), regarding broken promises (proprietary estoppel claims) or where personal representatives are failing to properly administer an estate. Issues relating to mentally incapacitated persons are often determined by the Court of Protection. Emma deals with applications relating to deputyships and powers of attorney, statutory wills and lifetime gifts, as well as connected health and welfare issues. Examples of recent work include: Advising a corporate protector regarding an application for its removal in the Isle of Man. Issuing an application in the Court of Protection in respect of the validity of revocations of lasting powers of attorney. Advising a Liechtenstein trustee regarding ongoing claims in the family and property courts in the UK. Reviewing and stress-testing extensive will files of a well-known ultra high net worth individual to assess to what extent his estate may be vulnerable to potential claims. Advising beneficiaries on a proposed restructuring of family trusts, including changes to the trustee- and protector-ships, and beneficial classes (applications made in Gibraltar). Advising a beneficiary in light of a judgment from the Guernsey Court of Appeal relating to the construction of a trust instrument (In the matter of the K Trust [2020] GCA537).

Matthew Humphries

Partner in the Divorce and Family department. Matthew has specialised exclusively for over 25 years in resolving financial and children issues arising upon divorce or family breakdown. He represents high net worth individuals, or their spouses / partners, frequently in cases involving complex financial structures (often with an international element) or in cases where there are disagreements regarding arrangements for children. Matthew also regularly advises upon the negotiation of nuptial agreements. Matthew is a senior partner in the Divorce and Family department at Stewarts, the pre-eminent divorce and family practice in England that is top ranked in the legal directories. Whilst Matthew is known for his expertise in complex litigation, he is also a renowned negotiator determined to settle cases whenever possible to do so in the best interests of his clients. He is a keen proponent of arbitration. His practice encompasses high value financial claims, including those on behalf of the children of unmarried parents, as well as resolving areas of disagreement over arrangements for children. He attracts particular recognition for his understanding of clients and their needs, together with his prolific legal knowledge allied with his skills and strategic thinking. Matthew has conducted significant recent cases before the Family Court including: IR v OR [2022] – acting for the wife, achieving an award of over £70m. The case dealt with the treatment of wealth generated before the marriage and from the sale of a family business, as well as the enforceability of a pre-nuptial agreement. Fuchs [2022] – acting for a billionaire husband in response to the wife’s application for interim maintenance of £4.2m a year, demonstrating the level of interim maintenance payable in very wealthy cases. WC v HC [2022] – acting for the husband in a case involving pre and post nuptial agreements and inherited wealth. The case also considered the relevance of future (significant) inherited wealth pursuant to forced heirship provisions. DR v UG [2023] – acting for the husband where the case involved arguments about his ‘special contribution’ and post separation endeavour where the main asset increased in value by a multiple of more than seven times after the date of separation.

Rebecca Huxford

Senior Associate Rebecca specialises in international injury claims, with a particular specialism in cases involving severe brain injury. She is highly regarded for her client care and forensic approach to complex expert evidence. Rebecca represents clients following serious international accidents, including UK residents injured overseas and foreign nationals who sustain serious injuries in the UK. Rebecca has extensive experience in running serious injury claims, with a particular focus on ensuring her clients have quick access to rehabilitation and interim payments, where possible. Rebecca has represented clients in a range of serious personal injury cases involving amputation, brain injury and spinal cord injury. She has secured millions of pounds of compensation for clients during her career. In more recent years, most of her cases have involved brain injury ranging from subtle to severe, including the onset of additional conditions such as epilepsy, endocrine disorders, visual and hearing difficulties. She has also recently run a complex case to trial in the High Court involving technical arguments on expert liability and causation evidence that was worth millions of pounds.

Partner and Head of Insolvency and Asset Recovery Alex is a global asset recovery specialist who leads the contentious insolvency and asset recovery team, focusing on disputes arising from fraudulent conduct and distressed or insolvent situations, often involving allegations of breach of duty, misuse of powers and dishonesty. Alex focuses on maximising returns to his clients, and recovering substantial assets quickly and efficiently. Alex has recently represented liquidators in a claim for over $450m against an offshore bank and its former owner, relating to suspected widescale tax frauds affecting numerous insolvent entities. Alex has experience acting for a wide range of clients, including insolvency practitioners, corporates, individuals, family offices, financial institutions as well as governments and public bodies. Alex has led a number of successful cases on behalf of his clients in a wide variety of sectors, securing the recovery of many millions in the process. Alex’s recent experience includes acting for: Liquidators in a claim for over $450m against an offshore bank and high net worth individual, relating to a widespread VAT carousel fraud operation Bondholders with debt of over $1 billion, in a corporate group that collapsed because of alleged fraudulent business activity Liquidators of a BVI company, seeking to recover over $800m of investor funds dissipated in a multi-jurisdictional Ponzi scheme Asset managers with significant holdings worth in excess of £100m, held by a party placed into special administration following an FCA investigation A major multinational, defending a claim by liquidators for over £100m relating to a group restructuring and disposal of a lease on landmark London premises Liquidators of Stanford International Bank, in connection with the second largest Ponzi scheme in history, with creditor-victims of over $7bn A sovereign island state, and a major African state, in both cases investigating wide scale corruption and misappropriation of state assets A major UAE retail and distribution company in connection with misappropriation of monies and assets within a corporate group A variety of Brazilian corporates and insolvency officeholders on asset recovery actions relating to substantial corporate asset stripping, corruption and fraud Liquidators of UAE entities incorporated in the Dubai International Financial Centre, including obtaining one of the first disclosure orders against former advisers in that jurisdiction

Partner Laura is a highly skilled and experienced lawyer who has been assisting clients in resolving disputes for over 15 years. She acts for individuals and corporations in complex commercial litigation, including alternative dispute resolution procedures such as mediation. The focus of Laura’s work is high value, complex, multi-party disputes. Laura has experience of representing companies, asset managers, funds, liquidators, directors and high net worth individuals across a wide range of industry sectors. Her cases have included claims arising in or relating to breaches of contract, securities claims, debt actions, insolvency-related issues, fraud claims and cross border enforcement as well as breach of confidence disputes. She has significant “big case” experience acting for both claimants and defendants, with particular expertise in managing and structuring group and multi-party litigation, often alongside external stakeholders such as litigation funders. Laura spearheads the firm’s Shareholder Disputes practice. Publishable matters on which Laura has acted include: Acting for a large public institution in fraud claims exceeding £1bn against over 40 defendants based around the globe. This dispute was listed as one of The Lawyer’s Top 20 cases of 2025 and will, by its conclusion, be the longest running commercial court trial. Acting for defendants to the c. £1.2bn fraud claim brought by the Danish tax authority (SKAT) arising from SKAT’s historic payment of withholding tax refunds. This dispute was listed by The Lawyer as one of the top 20 cases of 2021 and 2024. Acting for the BVI and Cayman liquidators of Stanford International Bank Ltd (in liquidation) in a £120m negligence claim against HSBC Bank plc arising out of a multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme. This dispute was listed by The Lawyer as one of the top 20 cases of 2021. Acting in a multi-million pound joint venture dispute relating to the acquisition of investments in ground rents which settled following mediation in 2023. Acting for the liquidators of two BVI SPVs in their claim against Deutsche Bank and others, for in excess of £500m, which involved cross border insolvency applications and High Court proceedings. Successfully settling a contract dispute arising between a multi-national manufacturing company and a producer of machines necessary for its manufacturing processes.

Anita leads the Medical Negligence department at Stewarts across our London and Leeds offices, specialising in high value, complex medical negligence claims. Anita has extensive experience representing clients who have sustained life changing injuries as a consequence of medical negligence. As Head of the Clinical Negligence department, Anita has responsibility for ensuring the department provides outstanding levels of service and expertise to our clients. Anita has notable experience in representing children who have sustained a brain injury as a result of failings in their care. Anita also has significant experience in representing adults who have sustained a spinal cord injury, brain injury or other serious injuries, such as an amputation. Anita has experience in cross jurisdictional issues, and has represented clients where local care, accommodation and equipment was costed in North America, Australasia and Europe. Anita feels strongly that the best team needs to be put around the client in order to help unlock the key issues in a case as quickly as possible, in order to secure funds so clients can implement a rehabilitation package to help improve long term outcomes and promote independence. Anita acts solely for claimants who have sustained a catastrophic injury as a result of medical negligence. Anita has notable experience in representing children who have sustained a brain injury following failures around the time of their birth (obstetric, midwifery and neonatal claims). This has been the mainstay of Anita’s work for several years and she is recognised as being a leading individual in this practice area. Anita also has significant experience in: Spinal cord injury claims Amputation cases Adult brain injury cases Paediatric brain injury cases (birth injury claims, but also neurological injury cases secondary to meningitis/sepsis/encephalitis/neonatal hypoglycaemia and sodium valproate/epilim cases)

Partner in the Competition Litigation, Fraud and Securities Litigation departments. Marc specialises in high-value commercial and financial disputes, often involving complex financial products and foreign/offshore jurisdictions. Marc acts for financial institutions, public and private companies, states and state-entities, and high net worth individuals in complex commercial and financial disputes. His key practice areas include securities litigation, company and shareholder disputes, professional negligence, fraud claims, asset tracing and related injunctions such as freezing orders. Marc has been the lead partner in a number of ground-breaking cases, including: Successfully recovering £1 million worth of bitcoin for the claimant in Robertson v Persons Unknown, in which the High Court considered whether cryptocurrencies are legal property. Acting for US investors in claims for US$650 million concerning a failed Islamic bond (sukuk), in which the High Court found in favour of the claimants and held for the first time that an arranging bank owed a duty of care to the secondary bond market. Acting for European investors in the first UK claim against a rating agency and major bank seeking over £100 million in damages for alleged fraudulent and negligent rating and marketing of complex financial products.

Described as a “standout litigator”, Leah is a partner in the Competition Litigation team and specialises in complex competition litigation. She has broad experience having acted on many of the high-profile, multi-party damages claims arising from infringements of competition law. Leah has acted for claimants and defendants in high-value proceedings in the High Court, the Court of Appeal and the Competition Appeal Tribunal. Leah’s expertise includes advising on follow-on and standalone damages claims, interventions in Competition Appeal Tribunal proceedings and cartel investigations by the CMA. Leah’s experience includes: Acting for Swiss-based LafargeHolcim, one of the world’s largest building suppliers, in relation to its multi-million Euro pan-European truck cartel claim in the Competition Appeal Tribunal. Acting for Swedish-State owned energy company Vattenfall in its long-running dispute against major power cables manufacturers arising from the high voltage power cables cartel. Acting for a significant group of major house-hold name retailers in their respective multi-million pound claims against Visa and Mastercard for damages relating to multilateral interchange fees. Acting for M&S against DAF and Mercedes-Benz Group in a multi-million pound claim following on from the well-publicised Trucks Decision of the European Commission. Advising a major EU-based textile manufacturer in relation to a substantial claim for damages. Acted for EU-based manufacturer of household appliances in its claim relating to the refrigeration compressors cartel.

Partner in Trust and Probate department Geoff specialises in resolving troublesome issues relating to trusts and estates, whether domestic or international. Geoff is dual-qualified in England and Wales, and California. He was a litigator in San Francisco before cross-qualifying and relocating to London. Geoff’s experience consists entirely of dealing with complex litigation relating to trusts and estates, often with an offshore element. He has experience with cases involving the UK, US, Channel Islands, Cayman Islands, BVI and Hong Kong, among other jurisdictions. Geoff is equally at ease dealing with purely domestic matters. Unusually for a litigator, Geoff acts as a trustee, which gives him a first-hand view of the issues facing trusts and trustees. Geoff’s experience includes: Acted for the successful party in Grand View v Wong, where the Privy Council gave helpful guidance regarding the proper exercise of trustees’ powers Representing one of the parties in what is considered to be the largest (by value) claim in Bermudian legal history which went to trial for 19 weeks during 2021 Acting for the successful beneficiaries in AB v CD, an unusual case where trustees surrendered their discretion to an English court Defending a proprietary estoppel claim relating to one of a handful of privately-owned villages in England In the Cayman Islands, defending trustees against claims of breach of trust through material non-disclosure and successfully arguing that a beneficiary had forfeited her interest in the trust Acting for the minors and unborn children in Inheritance Act proceedings, involving a successful application for non-party disclosure in the Family Division: AB v B & Ano

Partner Carly has significant experience with all aspects of family law. Her work focuses predominantly on the resolution of complex, high value financial issues arising on divorce or separation as well as parental disputes. She is described in Chambers High Net Worth as “utterly impressive and talented.” Carly specialises in all areas of family law, with a particular emphasis on the resolution of complex issues arising on divorce. She also regularly advises on nuptial agreements and wealth protection. Carly has extensive experience in financial cases with an international element or those involving trusts or asset holding structures, inherited wealth or businesses, where issues of valuation and liquidity arise. Her clients include entrepreneurs, business owners, landowners, city professionals and their spouses/partners. Carly is equally adept at resolving complex parental disputes and has extensive experience in dealing with residence, contact, relocation and parental responsibility issues.

Anjali Krishnan

Anjali specialises in catastrophic personal injury claims and has over 12 years’ experience in representing people who have sustained life-changing spinal cord injury, brain injury and limb loss. Anjali also has experience of dealing with fatal accident claims. She regularly deals with complex liability arguments and has extensive litigation experience in the High Court. Anjali only represents claimants, most of whom have claims worth several million pounds. She acts for both adults and children who have been injured in complex claims arising out of accidents on the road, at work and in public spaces. Anjali has successfully represented a number of claimants, securing millions of pounds of compensation. Her recent results include: £3.3m on behalf of a motorcyclist who sustained an incomplete spinal injury in a head on collision £2.4m on behalf of a motorist who sustained a severe brain injury as a result of a collision caused by ice on the road £6m on behalf of a pedestrian who sustained a brain injury and life-changing injuries after being knocked down on a pedestrian crossing The claimants injured in the Alton Towers Smiler crash

Nadia Krueger-Young

Partner Nadia acts in complex, high-value medical negligence cases, mainly involving spinal cord injury and brain injury. She acts for claimants against private doctors, hospitals and the NHS. Nadia is recognised as a Leading Associate and ‘one to watch’ in the Legal 500. Nadia has extensive experience representing clients who have sustained life changing injuries as a consequence of medical negligence. Nadia has significant experience of High Court litigation and in particular, cases involving complex causation arguments. Nadia specialises in spinal cord injuries and brain injuries and has particular expertise in cases involving stroke and cauda equina. Nadia regularly speaks on issues such as patient safety, documentation and compliance to NHS Trusts, charities and private rehabilitation providers. She works collaboratively with organisations to support providing the best levels of care Nadia has settled a number of high value complex medical negligence cases including: Crossman v St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust [2016] EWHC 2878 (QB). Nadia acted for the claimant in this matter that was won at trial in the High Court. The claimant sustained nerve injury during spinal surgery and it was argued that but for the Claimant being put on the list for surgery in error, the injury would not have occurred. Acting for a claimant who was wrongly administered thrombolysis resulting in haemorrhagic stroke and brain damage. Acting for a claimant who sustained tetraplegia due to a failure to diagnose an unstable spinal cord injury. Acting for a claimant who had an ischemic stroke following a failure to diagnose and treat a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). Acting for a claimant who sustained a stroke following a delay in diagnosis of endocarditis, including complex arguments on causation where the judgment of Crossman v St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust was relied on. Acting for a claimants who suffered a delay in diagnosis of cauda equina syndrome, including the highest ever cauda equina settlement at Stewarts.

Sophie Lalor-Harbord

Partner Sophie is a commercial litigation partner with over 16 years of experience handling contentious matters for major corporate clients and high net worth individuals across a range of sectors. Sophie has significant expertise in: Banking disputes including issues of anti-money laundering, the Quincecare duty, cum-ex and cum-cum trading disputes and cases involving non-performing loans; Shareholder and director disputes – including unfair prejudice petitions, disputes involving put and call provisions, good and bad leaver clauses and JV agreements; Fraud claims and investigations including those involving asset tracing, freezing injunctions, gagging orders and applications for Norwich Pharmacal relief; and Media disputes including defamation, breach of confidence and misuse of private information matters. In addition to her extensive litigation experience, Sophie has acted for clients in arbitration proceedings under various rules including SIAC, ICC and LCIA. Sophie’s recent work includes: Acting for a property developer in a breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty claim, involving complex issues of asset tracing across several jurisdictions Acting for the shareholders of an oil company in multi-jurisdictional litigation against a Russian state-owned company Acting for an Irish bank in relation to the tracing of assets worldwide in connection with conspiracy proceedings Acting for a French consortium in a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation against an Indian manufacturing company Advising on subject access requests under the GDPR

Lorraine Lanceley

Partner Lorraine specialises in high-value and complex commercial disputes. She has worked on a number of high-profile cases and is known for her strong client focus and deep experience of heavy litigation. Lorraine is a general commercial disputes lawyer with extensive experience of high-value, high-profile and complex cases acting for both claimants and defendants. Her clients include world leading businesses within a wide range of industries. She has particular expertise in large group actions, including securities litigation, and commercial fraud as well as banking and financial services disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, and jurisdiction challenges. Lorraine’s experience includes: Reassure Limited and another v Petrofac Limited: acting for a group of institutional investors in the securities action brought against Petrofac Ltd Boettcher v Xio (UK) LLP & Ors: advising on commercial fraud and misrepresentation claim brought in the Commercial Court against a firm and its former partners Phones 4U Ltd (in administration) v EE Ltd & Ors: advised on the £1 billion Phones 4U litigation concerning allegations of anti-competitive arrangements by mobile network operators Advising world leading online spread-betting and CFD trading company, in relation to various multi-jurisdictional disputes Re Core VCTs: acted for the liquidators of three venture capital trusts investigating allegations concerning the former manager and liquidators of the companies Acted for 313 institutional investors in the group litigation against RBS regarding its 2008 £12 billion rights issue

Partner and Head of Employment Joseph advises on all aspects of employment law and people issues with a particular focus on resolving workplace disputes and exit negotiations. Joe’s clients include senior executives, partners, board directors, sportspersons and athletes. His practice includes advice to employees on a broad range of employment and HR issues in both company and LLP contexts, often complex in nature. This work covers grievance and disciplinary investigations, unfair dismissal, discrimination complaints, whistleblowing, contract disputes, the negotiation of exit terms (including settlement agreements), and post-dismissal issues (including breaches of post-termination restrictions and enforcement). Joe advises directors on their duties, appointments and exits. He also advises employers. Joe’s work for employers covers both contentious and non-contentious issues, including providing HR advisory services, and drafting employment contracts and HR policies. Acting for individuals and organisations allows Joe to develop a deep understanding of the issues affecting both sides of a dispute. Joe has particular expertise in Employment Tribunal litigation, providing assistance to claimants and respondents at all stages.

Aaron Le Marquer

Partner Aaron leads the Policyholder Disputes team and specialises in representing policyholders in high-value and complex coverage disputes with insurers. Aaron acts for clients facing insured losses in diverse sectors including financial services, hospitality and retail, manufacturing, logistics, sports and entertainment. He is experienced in all commercial lines of business, including directors and officers, business interruption, product liability, environmental risks, property and casualty. Aaron spent eight years practising in the Asia Pacific region (Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok), and is particularly experienced at resolving international and cross-border claims, often via arbitration. Aaron’s cases were selected by The Lawyer as the only insurance cases to feature in the publication’s annual Top 20 Cases list in both 2022 and 2023, and as a Top 10 Appeal in 2024. In June 2023 he was named by The Times as Lawyer of the Week in recognition of the successful verdict in London International Exhibition Centre v RSA & Ors [2023] EWHC 1481 (Comm). Aaron has acted for: London’s ExCel centre as lead claimant in London International Exhibition Centre v RSA(the ‘ATP Test Case’), named as one of the Top 20 Cases of 2023 and Top 10 Appeals of 2024 in The Lawyer. A US drilling operator in relation to LCIA arbitration proceedings under a political risk policy issued by a consortium of Lloyd’s syndicates, arising from deprivation of assets in Russia following the commencement of hostilities with Ukraine The UK’s largest pub owner in Stonegate v MS Amlin, a £1.1bn claim that tested market-critical issues of aggregation, causation and treatment of government support, and selected as one of The Lawyer’s Top 20 Cases of 2022. An offshore property developer in relation to claims estimated at over £70m arising from alleged cladding defects. A Swiss private equity fund in relation to coverage of its claim under a buyer-side warranty and indemnity policy, following its failed acquisition of a UK trading company. An investment management company in relation to coverage of significant losses sustained as a result of a sophisticated cyber crime operation.

Alex is a “very hard-working and skilled litigator with top City pedigree” (Legal 500, 2022). He is listed as a key lawyer in the Legal 500 for both banking litigation and professional negligence and is sought out for high-value and strategically complex matters, often involving multi-jurisdictional elements. Client feedback has praised Alex’s strategic insight, ability to think outside the box, diligence and commercial approach. Alex’s clients include FTSE100 listed companies, banks, professional service firms (including law firms), funds, private equity firms, high-net-worth individuals (including sports and media personalities), insolvency practitioners and start-ups in the tech sector. His expertise encompasses mis-selling, fraud, professional negligence and shareholder/M&A disputes. Alex also has deep experience of high value and complex group litigation. He has acted for both claimants (Ingenious and Eclipse litigations) and defendants (RBS and Post Office litigations) in group litigation and has considerable experience of all aspects of the legal and procedural intricacies of such cases.

Partner in the Divorce and Family department. Sam is a leading lawyer in international, complex and high-value divorce and family law cases. He is recognised across the private wealth industries as a leader in his field. Sam is instructed by individuals, families, and trustees across the world to address issues arising from divorce, and to assist in the preparation of pre- and post-nuptial agreements. He also has extensive expertise in complex parental disputes, with a particular emphasis on international relocation. His clients range from the sports and entertainment industries to the City and international community, with a particular emphasis on the US, South America, Russia and the Middle East. Sam is known for his complete discretion, commercial advice and ability to achieve swift, best-outcome solutions for his clients. He also has extensive experience in ‘private court’ based arbitration for family disputes. Experience Lead partner for the husband in Standish v Standish [2024] EWCA Civ 567, successfully representing the husband in the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court in a landmark case concerning the correct treatment of pre-marital wealth and the concepts of matrimonial property and ‘matrimonialisation’, leading to the largest ever reduction to a divorce award (45%) in this jurisdiction, and confirmation that there is no right to ‘share’ assets which are unconnected to a marriage. Click here for full details and resources. ARQ v YAQ [2022] EWFC 128, representing the husband in a matter concerning the treatment of significant pre-marital wealth and the legal definition of matrimonial property Baker v Baker [2022] EWFC 15, securing provision for interim maintenance in financial remedy case involving an international family WG v HG [2018] EWFC, dealing with financial provision from non-matrimonial assets) Kelly v Pyres [2018] EWCA Civ 1368, Court of Appeal decision on divorce jurisdiction and forum shopping In the matter of C (Children) [2018] UKSC 8, Supreme Court decision regarding the international relocation of children following separation

Partner in the Personal Injury department. Warren represents claimants in high-value and complex personal injury claims arising from road traffic collisions, accidents at work, equine and sporting accidents. Before training as a solicitor, Warren served for five years in the Coldstream Guards and has a particular understanding in relation to claims brought by past and present HM Forces personnel. Warren has significant experience in acting for child and adult claimants who have suffered injuries of the utmost severity, particularly brain, spinal cord, burns, amputations and complex orthopaedic injuries. Warren recently recovered £14M for a 17 year-old female who sustained a brain injury after she was run down when aged 5. He acted for the claimant in Housley v Christiansen LTLPI 6/1/2010 where damages to pay for a light aircraft and associated costs, (including the cost of renting accommodation with attached airstrip), were recovered by a flying instructor who was unable to continue teaching as a result of his injuries. He was also the claimant’s solicitor in Cheung v Zhu (t/a Yang Sing Fish and Chip) [2011] EWHC 2913 (QB): an employer’s liability action where the claimant sustained a spinal cord injury, which is now often cited in ‘slip/trip’ cases.

Partner Harry specialises in securities litigation and has particular expertise in statutory claims (s90 and s90A Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA)), bondholder and derivative disputes, as well as an interest in digital asset disputes. Harry had a 20-year career in investment banking, trading credit and credit derivatives before requalifying as a lawyer after a career break Harry's experience includes: Acting for 313 institutional investors in the first group securities litigation of its kind in England, a claim against RBS in relation to its 2008 rights issue prospectus. Acting for sovereign wealth funds, institutional asset managers and public pension funds in a s90A FSMA claim, in relation to Tesco allegedly making misleading statements to the market. Acting for institutional investors following alleged misstatements and omissions relating to the Glencore IPO and its merger with Xstrata in 2013. Acting for institutional investors in relation to alleged misstatements and omissions to the markets made by Petrofac. Acting for an investment bank in a derivative close-out dispute. Acting for minority shareholders in a dispute with a private equity firm over the terms of a buy-out.

Senior Associate Joe specialises in high-value commercial litigation, often involving banking and other financial services or complex contractual or tortious disputes. He advises both companies and individuals, including in group litigation, and often in matters involving cross-border issues. Joe is experienced in complex and high-value commercial litigation and advising on contractual and other disputes, often involving complex financial products, issues of company law and international elements. His clients have included large corporates, institutional asset managers, high net worth individuals and sovereign wealth funds. Joe’s cases often have international elements, including matters involving the US, UAE, Channel Islands and multiple European jurisdictions. He regularly deals with the various issues that can arise in cross-border disputes, including instances where the law or rules of multiple jurisdictions may apply and it is necessary to work closely with lawyers in other jurisdictions. Experience Acting for sovereign wealth funds, institutional asset managers and other claimants in s90 FSMA claims against Tesco and a large multinational mining company Acting for a state and its national bank in claims relating to a global custody agreement with an international bank Acting for 313 institutional investors in the first group securities litigation of its kind in England in a claim against RBS in relation to its 2008 rights issue prospectus Acting in a complex, cross border fraud dispute Acting in various property development and financing claims, including for a development in excess of £100m

Partner Pia is a general commercial litigator. She has particular experience in high-value multi-jurisdictional fraud and asset recovery cases, acting for clients in both civil cases and those with criminal exposure. Pia also focuses on cases involving misuse of confidential information. Pia is a solicitor advocate, with trial experience in both the High Court and appellate courts. Pia advises high net worth private clients and corporate clients, both domestic and international. Pia works with clients in a diverse range of sectors, from foreign public institutions, through to hedge funds and partnerships. Many of Pia’s cases involve multiple jurisdictions, especially in her civil fraud practice. Pia also has an interest in cases involving misuse of confidential information. Cases in which Pia has acted in include: Advising a technology corporate and senior executive on allegations of misuse of confidential information, and related injunction applications Advising an Italian company on a breach of contract claim Acting for the estate of a high profile individual in a civil fraud claim against a Russian state owned airline Acting for three high net worth individuals in relation to a complex hedge fund partnership dispute involving fraud allegations Acting for Standard Life in a case involving conspiracy allegations and other economic torts Acting for a public institution in relation to a large fraud and corruption investigation, across multiple jurisdictions and parallel criminal proceedings Advising a US client in an ICC arbitration involving breach of trust allegations against a trustee Advising both individuals and corporates in relation to financial criminal exposure and related investigatory work

Nishant Nath Singh

Senior Associate Nishant is a disputes lawyer specialising in international arbitration and commercial litigation, with wide-ranging and varied experience advising clients on all aspects of dispute resolution and investigation matters. Nishant also works within our India practice, advising and achieving the best outcomes for clients on India-focused matters. Nishant has both worked at and worked closely with Indian law firms on international arbitration and commercial litigation matters. His background and experience has enabled him to develop a global understanding of dispute resolution, with a particular focus on India-related cases. He also has experience in disputes involving Middle Eastern corporates and government entities. Nishant’s experience covers arbitration proceedings under the major institutional rules as well as arbitration-related litigation. He has advised clients on large and complex litigation matters before the English Courts, in particular the Commercial Court and the Chancery Court. Nishant regularly mentors aspiring solicitors including law students and young practitioners in both the UK and India. Nishant’s arbitration experience includes advising: A luxury car manufacturer in an LCIA-administered, UNCITRAL arbitration in relation to a contractual dispute involving distribution arrangements in the Middle East and North Africa. An Indian aviation and hospitality conglomerate in relation to multiple LCIA arbitrations against a British travel company. Nishant’s litigation experience includes advising: A luxury car manufacturer on an English High Court litigation against a Middle Eastern entity, which involved issues of contract law and allegations of bad faith. An Indian bank on a potential dispute arising out of its lending agreements with an English company before the English Courts. Nishant also has experience in investigation matters which includes: An internal investigation for a Scandinavian energy company in relation to allegations of conflicts of interest and employment law breaches. A regulatory investigation by the Serious Fraud Office into allegations of bribery and corruption against a global mining company in a number of African jurisdictions.

Partner in the Aviation department. Peter is a dual qualified English solicitor and Illinois attorney described by leading legal directories as “one of the finest aviation lawyers of our generation, “an aviation law supremo” and “the first choice for any complex aviation dispute". Peter specialises in technically complex aviation matters often involving multiple jurisdictions and holds master’s degrees in Theoretical Physics and Advanced Air & Space Law as well as a nanodegree in Artificial Intelligence Programming. Peter regularly acts for victims of aviation accidents world wide, and has significant knowledge of legal, technical and jurisdictional issues arising out of light aircraft, helicopter and airline accidents. Additionally, Peter advises on commercial aviation matters with an interest in liability issues arising out of the commercial use of drone technology. Peter has represented families in the majority of large airline disasters around the world over the past 10 years. Recent highlights have included The Boeing 737 Max cases (both Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 409), Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 and MH370. Acting for the family of Leicester City Football Club Chairman, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha in their fatal accident product liability claim arising out of a private helicopter crash at the LCFC ground in 2018 Acting for the family of Lord Ballyedmond following his private helicopter crash at his estate Acting for families of the Chapecoense Football Club players and board members in a novel claim against Aon for broker negligence following the LaMia airline disaster in Colombia in 2016 Acting for families of passengers from both Boeing 737 Max cases (Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET302 and Lion Air Flight JT610) Acting for families of passengers of the Malaysia Airlines Flights MH17 shootdown over Ukraine In addition, Peter assists in commercial aviation matters, eg aircraft resale involving proof of sophisticated aircraft systems malfunction.

Cheryl Palmer-Hughes

Cheryl specialises in complex cross-border serious injury claims, and has 15 years’ experience acting for seriously injured people worldwide. She acts exclusively for adults and children who have been injured abroad while on holiday, working or travelling by air, coach, car or sea. Cheryl’s experience includes running and leading teams on complex, high-value claims, in particular acting for patients with brain and spinal injuries. She also has experience in claims involving multiple fractures, psychological trauma, fatal accidents and clinical negligence. Cheryl deals exclusively with cases which involve a cross-border element and specialises in conflicts of law issues, as well as in International Convention claims including the Montreal and Athens Conventions. She often acts for bereaved families in fatal accident claims, including representing families during the inquest. Experience Represented the claimant in Hutchinson v Mapfre España Compañia de Seguros Y Reaseguros SA and another[2020] EWHC 178 (QB). Represented a man in his early 30s who was hit as a pedestrian while in Rome, securing an approved significant eight-figure settlement. Represented a teenage US national who was hit as a pedestrian while visiting family in the UK, securing an approved settlement for her and defeated a liability challenge ahead of trial. This case involved facilitating access to specialist advice on transfer of protected funds to from the UK courts to the US. Represented a teenage coach passenger who sustained an incomplete spinal cord injury while on a school trip in France.

Marcus has more than 25 years’ experience as both an English lawyer and a Cayman-based professional trustee. The main part of Marcus’s practice involves managing disputes involving wealthy global families and their associated structures. Marcus has in-depth experience of establishing and managing structures and resolving disputes that arise in a practical, commercial and cost-efficient manner. He has led the management of many disputes around the world, most recently a multi-billion dollar, multi-jurisdiction dispute involving prominent Middle Eastern families. Marcus has experience of dealing with litigation in England, Cayman, BVI, Bermuda, Hong Kong, New Zealand and the US. His offshore address book is second to none. Clients are impressed at his round-the-clock availability, his ability to identify the key issues quickly and to assemble the right global team rapidly to tackle any type of dispute. Experience A high-value probate dispute involving a dozen beneficiaries from three separate marriages of the deceased involving assets in several jurisdictions. A dispute between business owners based in Hong Kong and New Zealand of a global business involving litigation in the BVI, Cayman and New Zealand. A probate dispute involving a valuable Hong Kong property owned through a BVI entity involving litigation in the BVI and Hong Kong. A dispute over the ownership of substantial assets (multiple billions of dollars) in Hong Kong following the owner’s death. A high-profile and high-value Libya-related dispute in the English court involving a Cayman Beddoe and related applications. Litigation in Bermuda, Cayman, the US and London relating to the recovery of assets from a former director and massive alleged multi-billion dollar US tax evasion by the settlor. A dispute between siblings over £100m+ of European property assets held in an offshore structure. Litigation support in a global dispute involving a high-profile Middle Eastern client, including working with lawyers and fiduciaries in multiple jurisdictions. A probate dispute with the stepmother of the deceased’s children over a valuable property and will trust.

Partner, Head of International Arbitration and Head of India Sherina specialises in international commercial arbitration, investor-state arbitration, litigation and alternative dispute resolutions (ADR). In addition to acting as counsel in arbitrations, she also sits as an arbitrator. Sherina is ranked in the Legal Business Arbitration Power List and as a Global Leader in the Who’s Who Legal. Sherina has a wide range of experience in all key aspects of international arbitration, including a focus on India-related disputes. Her global client base spans a broad range of industries, including energy, construction, oil and gas, trade, transport pharmaceuticals, commodities, finance and technology. Sherina has experience of all major arbitral institutions, including the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) and the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC). Sherina has practised across multiple jurisdictions, including as an advocate in India (Mumbai) before qualifying in England and Wales. Sherina has achieved a number of successes for her clients in both commercial and investment arbitration proceedings in terms of settlement and arbitration awards. Her experience includes acting for: An Indian multinational oil and gas company and its international subsidiary in two oil and gas-related arbitrations against an African state (UNCITRAL, Sudanese law, London seat). A French maritime and transportation company in respect of its challenge in the English courts to an award issued under the India-France BIT in an arbitration seated in London and conducted under the UNCITRAL rules (UNCITRAL, English law, London seat). A US curtain manufacturer against a large Pakistani textile manufacturing company (UNCITRAL, English law, London seat). A national oil and gas company in relation to a decommissioning dispute against a contractor in respect of a drilling campaign offshore West Africa. The dispute involves variation claims exceeding US$80m (LCIA, Angolan law, London seat). An Indian airline in relation to a multi-billion dollar dispute between various shareholders concerning alleged breaches of a shareholders agreement (LCIA, Indian law, New Delhi seat). One of the wealthiest South Asian families in an African jurisdiction involving a dispute over a number of assets the family owns worldwide (LCIA, English law, London seat). A Middle Eastern satellite operator in a dispute with a Canadian telecommunications provider concerning a transponder rights agreement (ICC, English law, London seat). An Indian water manufacturer against a Qatari contractor relating to contracts in relation to two water treatment plants (ICC, Qatari law, London seat). Two multinational banks against an insurance company relating to political risk insurance events in South America (LCIA, English law, London seat). A global company on potential remedies under bilateral investment treaties involving Tanzania in a matter involving several hundred million dollars, including advice on the implications of the Standard Chartered v Tanzania BIT claim. A European infrastructure company in a bilateral investment treaty claim against a former Soviet state for breaches of agreements and fair and equitable treatment provisions relating to changes in local law and investment policy. Sherina has also had numerous successes in high-value litigations before the English High Court. Some high-value, complex disputes in which she has been involved include acting for: A US construction company as defendant in a litigation concerning the construction of one of the world’s largest beverage facilities One of India’s largest conglomerates in a multi-billion dollar litigation against numerous global and Indian banks An Indian owner and operator of a commodities and currencies derivative exchange in a litigation relating to the enforcement actions arising out of a successful award in a London-seated ICC arbitration.

David Pickstone

Partner and Head of the Tax Litigation department. David specialises in complex tax disputes with HMRC and commercial parties before the Tax Tribunals, UK and European Courts. He acts for a large number of high net worth individuals as well as various corporate clients across a range of sectors. David has acted on numerous high-profile direct and indirect tax cases before the courts and Tax Tribunals, including two cases before the Supreme Court. In addition to his vast experience in HMRC litigation, David also acts in professional negligence and mis-selling actions and other tax-related commercial litigation. In addition to David’s substantial tax practice, David has also acted in numerous public law cases, many of which arose from his tax client base. These have included two judicial review challenges which proceeded to the Supreme Court (Prudential and Davies & James / Gaines-Cooper), and one to the Court of Appeal (Shiner). David also acted in the States of Jersey’s judicial review against the UK government, which was widely covered in the media at the time. David’s experience includes: Running the well-publicised Prudential privilege litigation from the High Court to Supreme Court Acting in the Littlewoods compound interest litigation before the High Court Conducting the Stamp Taxes Group Litigation Order for the claimants Acting for a number of FTSE100 companies in the FII and dividend Group Litigation Orders Acting in the residency judicial review Davies and James/Gaines-Cooper, which also reached the Supreme Court

Partner and Head of Clinical Negligence Leeds. Frank has achieved some of the department’s highest value damages settlements. Chambers UK says: “He remains a market-leading name handling a range of complex, high-value matters and is commended for his expertise in this area. He is widely endorsed by sources, who describe him as approachable and ‘the full package.' Frank specialises in medical negligence claims relating to spinal cord injury and brain injury. He has particular expertise in medical negligence claims where foreign nationals have been injured in England. Frank’s casework includes acting for amputees and meningitis patients. He advises claimants in regards to claims arising out of their treatment and subsequent care received. Experience: Advising a Danish national on a claim against a private cosmetic operator arising from an extensive procedure in England, where failure to recognise and act on emergency complications led to severe lower limb injury. Advising a client who sustained a serious spinal cord injury arising out of spinal surgery for treatment of septic discitis and the subsequent care she received. Advising on behalf of a young man living under a Community Treatment Order, who sustained serious orthopaedic injuries and lower limb amputation arising out of the failure to review his mental state when he was evicted from sheltered accommodation and negligently transferred to an unsupervised homeless shelter. Advising an English child who sustained a severe brain injury whilst in Spain on a family holiday, arising from the failure to consistently ventilate him following a spontaneous seizure and causing severe brain injury.

Partner and Head of Competition Litigation. Recognised as one of the leading competition litigators in the UK and Europe, Kate has over 25 years’ experience of complex and high-value disputes, both in the UK and overseas, most recently acting for major global corporates based in France, Sweden, Switzerland and Slovenia in relation to anti-competitive conduct. Kate’s clients span a wide range of sectors including retail, manufacturing, aviation and energy who have been affected by cartel activity or abuse of a dominant position. Kate is known for her dynamism and sound litigation judgment and she is frequently reinstructed by her clients. Kate has extensive experience litigating in the Competition Appeal Tribunal, the High Court, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Experience Acting for Swiss-based LafargeHolcim, one of the world’s largest building suppliers, in relation to its multi-million Euro pan-European truck cartel claim in the Competition Appeal Tribunal. Represented Asda, Argos and Morrisons in their landmark Supreme Court victory, against Mastercard in the long-running multilateral interchange fee litigation (the first claims of their type to be issued in the English Courts) relating to anti-competitive credit card fees. Acting for M&S against DAF and Mercedes-Benz Group in a multi-million pound claim following on from the well-publicised Trucks Decision of the European Commission. Acting for a significant group of major house-hold name retailers in their respective multi-million pound claims against Visa and Mastercard for damages relating to multilateral interchange fees. Advised major global electronics distributor, Ingram Micro, in its claim against Samsung and others in connection with the liquid crystal displays Cartel. Acting for Swedish-State owned energy company, Vattenfall in its long-running dispute against major power cables manufacturers arising from the high voltage power cables cartel. Acted for EU-based manufacturer of household appliances in its claim relating to the refrigeration compressors cartel. Advising a major EU-based textile manufacturer in relation to a substantial claim for damages.

Associate Lewis advises on all areas of family law. He has twice been recognised as a “Rising Star” in The Legal 500 (2020 and 2021). The 2020 edition says: “Lewis Powers is bright and is on the up. He is efficient, hardworking and will go far.” Lewis has been involved in family law cases in both the High Court and the Court of Appeal. He has experience in all areas of family law and has advised and assisted on complex financial settlements, cohabitation disputes, child arrangements (including international relocation) and Family Law Act injunctions. He has assisted on a number of interim applications such as orders for legal services and interim maintenance. He has recent experience of private FDRs (Financial Directions Appointments). Lewis assisted on the landmark financial case of Sharp v Sharp [2017] EWCA Civ 408, concerning the correct approach when dividing wealth in short and dual career marriages Lewis recently acted for the applicant father in an international relocation matter and has represented the respondent in Hague Convention proceedings (international child abduction)

Partner and Head of the Trusts and Probate Litigation department. James set up and heads Stewarts’ Trust and Probate Litigation Department, which The Legal 500 recently described as “combining all the savvy of a top-flight niche litigation firm with the suave sophistication private clients have come to expect. The team is involved in the largest trust disputes, and the depth of knowledge and experience provides clients with a first-class service." James specialises in handling complex, high-value and often high-profile litigation relating to private wealth matters, trust and succession in England and other leading trusts jurisdictions. He also has considerable expertise in handling other contentious issues, especially in cases involving fraud and asset tracing (particularly where trusts are involved) as well as advising on trust issues arising out of divorce. James’s team won the UK Contentious Trusts & Estates Team of the Year award at both the 2021 and 2020 Chambers High Net Worth Awards. Jurisdictions in which James has experience include Bermuda, Cayman, Jersey, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Singapore, Hong Kong and the US. His recent matters include: Representing one of the parties in what is considered to be the largest (by value) claim in Bermudian legal history which went to trial for 19 weeks during 2021; Advising a number of discretionary beneficiaries of high value Bermudian trusts on the validity of the appointment of trustees and protectors, corporate governance and other matters connected with the proposed restructuring of beneficial interests; Advising a Cayman structure on substantial claims brought against it by the Libyan Investment Authority; Acting for an Italian beneficiary of Jersey trusts involved in a contested Public Trustee v Cooper application in the High Court in England and Wales; and Advising the adult children of the principal beneficiary of very valuable trusts established in Gibraltar concerning a dispute as to beneficial interests.

Peregrine Redgrave

Partner Peregrine is described as "brilliant with clients” and someone who is "commercially astute and thoroughly approachable ". In JDF (a child) v. Hampshire County Council [2017], he settled the highest award ever approved by a court in England, the equivalent of £28m capitalised, for a young girl who suffered a brain injury in a road traffic accident. Peregrine specialises in representing claimants in catastrophic injury claims involving traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries as well as amputations. He maximises awards in claims involving road traffic accidents and has a special interest in liability work involving complex accident at work claims. Timely and comprehensive rehabilitation for his clients is always at the forefront of his mind. Experience JDF (a child) v Hampshire County Council – In early 2017 Peregrine secured record breaking compensation for a young girl who sustained a severe traumatic brain injury in 2012. The Claimant received a lump sum of over £9.1m together with annual payments for life for her care and case management (periodical payments) totalling the equivalent sum of £28m capitalised to assist her in securing the necessary care, case management, therapy, professional deputyship and accommodation needs to ensure her quality of life. Interim payments of £1.3m were obtained to cover her considerable care and therapy needs throughout the running of the claim, as well as purchase a suitable property for her. RXG ( a protected party) v BlueFin Farmshield Scheme in which the 59 year old Claimant suffered a complete spinal cord injury at T3/4 (SCI), he received a lump sum of £2.7m plus annual payments (PPO) of £105,000 for his care and case management stepping up to £200,000 at age 65 and then £215,000 from age 70 (capitalised equivalent sum of £6.1m). SXJ ( a protected party) v Stephen Martin – In 2022 he represented a father of two who had sustained a significant brain injury achieving a settlement of £5.875m plus annual payments for care and case management of £200,000 rising to £220,000 for the last 5 years of life (capitalised equivalent sum of over £12.3m). Mr RB, a 33 year old above knee amputee, for whom Peregrine recovered a £6m settlement in 2021 following a car accident which included the cost of private micro-processor knees as well as multiple other limbs.

Partner in the International Injury department. Scott is recognised as one of the leading international injury and travel lawyers in the UK, ranked in Chambers & Partners and Legal 500. Hugely experienced, he has recovered over £150m in damages for his clients in the UK and worldwide. He represented the claimant in the landmark case of Wall v Mutuelle de Poitiers Assurances. Scott’s expertise spans a broad range of international serious/catastrophic personal injury cases including adventure, sports and leisure accidents, European and international road traffic accidents and holiday claims and disputes. He is also experienced in international recoveries, subrogation and insurance issues, travel insurance policy disputes. Scott is well-versed in travel and tourism law, consumer travel issues, package travel regulations and international conventions including Montreal and Athens. His private international law expertise includes cases involving the Brussels Regulations and Convention, and Rome I and II Regulations. Experience: Wall v Mutuelle de Poitiers Assurances – Scott’s client sustained a spinal cord injury in France. This Court of Appeal judgment involved application of EU Regulation 864/2007 (Rome II), substantive and procedural law and expert evidence. Zac (A Minor) v The Estate of A (deceased) – The first periodical payment order made under the Damages (Jersey) Law 2019. The client had sustained a traumatic brain injury in Jersey. £8 million pound settlement for a client, a UK national, who sustained a spinal cord injury in Belgium. Multi-million-pound settlement for a client, a Spanish national, who sustained a double amputation as a result of an accident at work. Settlement for a UK resident who sustained a brain injury as a result of suffering carbon monoxide poisoning while staying in a hotel in USA.

Partner in the Personal Injury department. Lucy is described as a “fantastic” personal injury solicitor with experience of handling a range of complex and high-value claims. Over the past 14 years, she has specialised in cases involving tetraplegia, paraplegia, brain injury and amputations. Lucy represents claimants only, most of whom have claims worth several million pounds. Lucy predominately specialises in cases involving brain injury, spinal cord injury (resulting in tetraplegia or paraplegia), and amputations. Lucy acts on behalf of claimants who have sustained serious injury as a result of road traffic accidents, and accidents at work and in public spaces. Lucy recently achieved a settlement of £4.5m for a claimant who had an accident at work involving at 10-metre fall resulting in a spinal cord injury and below the knee amputation. Lucy currently acts on behalf of a number of claimants who have been involved in road traffic accidents and sustained a spinal cord injury or a brain injury as a result.

Partner in the Personal Injury department. Ben specialises in acting for claimants in catastrophic personal injury claims, and has particular expertise in spinal cord, brain, complex orthopaedic, amputee and burns injuries. He has a particular interest in technology and was the first lawyer to secure landmark awards of damages for the purchase and replacement of REX and Ekso GT exoskeletons. Ben has a proven record of successfully litigating complex liability and quantum claims arising from road traffic accidents, employers’ liability, occupiers’ liability and military claims and is recognised for maximising damages recovery for technological advances. Cases on which Ben has advised claimants include: Astrit Tafa v Matsim Properties & Ors, which resulted in piercing the corporate veil so as to obtain judgment for damages against a director of a company. This was vitally important because the company was uninsured but the director was personally wealthy. The high-profile case of Robert Uren v (1) Corporate Leisure (UK) Limited (2) Ministry of Defence, resulting in judgment for damages against both defendants on a 100% basis for the serious spinal injuries that the claimant suffered as a result of diving into an inflatable pool during an “It’s a Knock Out” style event. Dale Messenger v Ministry of Defence – acting on behalf of a serviceman who suffered serious spinal injuries during a live ammunition training exercise in the Falkland Islands. The claimant recovered 100% damages including in excess of £550,000 to cover the cost of an Ekso GT exoskeleton with its replacement and associated costs over the course of his lifetime, a first in this jurisdiction. Barnes v (1) David Ord (2) EUI Ltd (trading as Admiral Insurance). This case was a worldwide first (according to REX Bionics), as damages were recovered to cover the cost of a REX exoskeleton walking device for home rehabilitation, its replacement and associated costs over the claimant’s lifetime. Mark Polllock v (1) Enda Cahill (2) Madeline Cahill, an important case in the field of domestic occupiers’ liability. Damages were recovered on a 100% basis for a blind claimant who was rendered paraplegic when he fell from the window of a second-storey bedroom. It was established at trial that the window had been left open by the defendants without them giving the claimant any warning that they had done so.

Senior Associate Gabrielle specialises in acting for individuals with spinal cord conditions including cauda equina syndrome, and brain injuries, arising out of medical negligence. Gabrielle has specialised in representing claimants in medical negligence cases for 20 years. She has significant experience of acting in High Court litigation for clients with catastrophic injuries arising out of medical treatment, including success at trial in a cauda equina case. She has acted on claims involving delayed diagnosis of spinal cord compression causing tetraplegia; brain and spinal injury arising from failure surrounding post-operative treatment; missed diagnosis of spinal infection leading to paraplegia; mismanagement during surgical procedures; late diagnosis of spinal tumour; failure to obtain proper consent causing brain injury; failure to diagnose symptoms of cauda equina syndrome; and fatal accidents. A number of her cases have involved multiple defendants. Experience Achieved a seven- figure settlement in a fatal claim concerning failures leading to bowel perforation and sepsis. Achieved a seven-figure settlement for a client who sustained paraplegia following spinal surgery in which spinal cord monitoring had not been used. Obtained seven-figure settlement with annual lifetime payments, in a claim concerning surgery, alleged not to be required, during which spinal injuries were sustained. Obtained seven-figure settlement with annual lifetime payments in a claim concerning delayed diagnosis of spinal tumour. Trial in a cauda equina case in which our client was successful in establishing that her GP breached his duty of care and failed to refer her to hospital.

Partner in the personal injury department. Clare has secured over £187 million in compensation for the catastrophic injury clients she represents since joining Stewarts. She is recognised by Chambers for “leading cases with extreme professionalism and such empathy.” A client said “she was an immense support and she went above and beyond expectations” Clare specialises in catastrophic personal injury claims for claimants sustaining brain, spinal, amputation and brachial plexus injuries as well as dealing with fatal claims. The injuries have often arisen from road traffic collisions, at someone’s place of work or in public spaces. Clare has worked on publicised claims involving liability apportionment in high speed road traffic collisions, contributory negligence and injury assessment of damages. Experience In June 2024 Clare secured £41.7m for a seriously injured child pedestrian which included annual payments to fund their lifetime care needs. The total capitalised value of the settlement is thought to be one of, if not the highest settlement achieved at the current discount rate of -0.25%. Clare was also involved settling what was believed to be the highest personal injury settlement at that time for Chrissie Johnson who sustained a severe brain injury as a passenger in a road traffic collision at the age of 16. The award was likely to be worth more than £17.5 million over her lifetime with her receiving part lump sum and annual payments. The case received nationwide press coverage. Clare was also involved in reported cases Stark v Lyddon [2019] EWCH 2076 (QB), Gleeson v Court [2008], Smith v LC Window Fashions Ltd [2009] EWHC 1532 and the contested interim payments application for PAL (A child) v Davison & Ors [2021] EWHC 1108 (QB).

Zachary Sananes

Partner Zach has significant experience acting on a wide range of complex and high value commercial disputes. In recent years, Zach has participated in several trials in the Business and Property Courts, as well as hearings in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, on a variety of different legal issues. Zach is regularly involved in multi-party cases (including group litigation), often with cross-border elements. Zach has a broad range of experience having previously advised on contractual/breach of warranty claims, fraud cases, conflict of law disputes, professional negligence and insurance claims, securities claims, trusts disputes and competition law matters. Zach has also acted on several regulatory matters and internal investigations for both companies and individuals. Zach’s current and previous cases of note include: Acting for 112 financial institutions claiming under s.90 FSMA against Tesco Plc in respect of its £263m accounting misstatements. Acting for one of the parties to a multi-billion dollar trusts dispute in Bermuda (trial listed to commence in April 2021). Advising a group of leading UK high street retailers in relation to claims against Visa and Mastercard arising from alleged breaches of EU and domestic competition law in relation to interchange fees. Acting for an Indian conglomerate regarding its repayment obligations under a syndicated facility agreement. Advising a large Australian business group in relation to a contractual dispute with its clearing house. Acting for a global sugar refinery based in America in relation to a dispute arising from the acquisition of its European business. Advising a large French bank in relation to its insurance claim in respect of $500m worth of gold bullion.

Partner Chris joined Stewarts in 2014 and acts in complex and high-value personal injury cases for children and adults. His cases involve a wide range of catastrophic injuries arising from complex road traffic accidents, accidents at work and public liability claims. Prior to qualifying as a solicitor, Chris was called to the Bar in 2008. Since joining Stewarts, Chris has recovered damages in excess of £80m for his clients. Chris' experience includes: Secured settlement on behalf a front seat passenger in a car being driven by an uninsured driver, who as a result of the accident, was diagnosed with fractures at C4, C5, T3 and T4 and complete tetraplegia. The MIB alleged C’s injuries were contributed to by his own negligence and denied it had any contingent liability. A £10.75m settlement was agreed prior to a preliminary issue trial. Secured settlement on behalf of a protected party who sustained a catastrophic brain injury in a road traffic accident, valued on a conventional lump sum basis at just over £9.5m with the Financial Services Compensation Scheme as the de facto defendant. Secured settlement on behalf of a grandfather hit from behind by a forklift truck at work, ultimately resulting in bilateral below knee amputation. Following the successful conclusion of his case, he returned to an active lifestyle.

Senior Associate Rebecca is a highly experienced aviation lawyer, specialising in complex high-value, catastrophic personal injury and fatal accident claims from both a domestic and international perspective, including the application of the Montreal Convention. She has been involved in a number of large group action claims in the USA and Nigeria, which include the recent Boeing tragedy. She brings a pragmatic approach borne of dealing with complex cases involving jurisdictional and applicable law issues. Experience Key roles leading complex aviation claims in the high-profile Shoreham Air Show, Germanwings and Boeing tragedies, resulting in significant awards of damages Leading multi-jurisdictional actions involving working with co-counsel in Europe, Africa and the USA Experience in the application of different laws for the purposes of determining damages, including French, Spanish, Maltese, Afghan, Nigerian and US law Development of case law interpreting the Montreal Convention, see Labbadia v Alitalia (2019)

Partner in the Aviation department. Sarah is an English solicitor who has specialised in death and injury aviation claims since 2006. She was previously named by The Times as Lawyer of the Week in recognition of her work representing the families of the Shoreham Airshow Disaster. Sarah is instructed in complex claimant aviation litigation in the UK and abroad, and described by the leading legal directories as a “brilliant lawyer”, “vastly experienced” and “a delight to work with”. Sarah is an APIL accredited fatal accident specialist lawyer and acts for bereaved families and survivors of aviation accidents in civil claimsThe claims she handles often involve jurisdictional arguments, issues of foreign law and the application of international conventions. She has acted in major air disasters and fatal helicopter and light aircraft accidents in the UK, Europe and worldwide. She supports families through official accident investigations and coroner’s inquests. Highlights of Sarah's career include: Acting for passengers onboard Singapore Airlines who were seriously injured in severe turbulence in May 2024. Acting for bereaved families and passengers onboard Precision Air, which crashed into Lake Victoria in 2022. Acting for the family of Leicester City Football Club Chairman, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha in their fatal accident product liability claim arising out of a private helicopter crash at the LCFC ground in 2018 and the coroner’s inquest. Acting for the families of the Shoreham Airshow disaster in both their civil claims and the inquest. Acting for the claimant in the landmark case of Rogers v Hoyle in which the Court of Appeal held that air accident investigation reports produced by the Department of Transport are admissible in civil proceedings.

Lucy Stewart-Gould

Partner Lucy specialises in complex matrimonial finance disputes, with particular experience in multi-jurisdictional litigation and cases involving trust and business assets. Chambers & Partners HNW described her as “unparalleled for someone of her generation.” Lucy acts for a broad range of high-profile individuals and their spouses and partners. Lucy’s focus is on multi-jurisdictional financial disputes; she also has particular experience in disputes involving assets held in trust. Legal 500 has recognised Lucy’s ‘”encyclopaedic knowledge” of complex matrimonial finances involving trust assets.’ Due to the nature of her clients and the complex litigation in which they are involved, many of Lucy’s cases have involved issues arising at the intersection of family and media law. Her cases regularly involve complex business structures and valuation issues; Lucy also works on cases involving significant art collections. Having practised for two years in Hong Kong, Lucy has considerable international experience. Lucy is regularly instructed in the preparation of nuptial agreements and, as a French speaker, has particular experience in preparing agreements in conjunction with French lawyers as well as across other jurisdictions. Experience Standish v Standish [2024] EWCA Civ 567, successfully representing the husband in the High Court and Court of Appeal in a landmark case concerning the correct treatment of significant pre-marital wealth and the concepts of matrimonial property and ‘matrimonialisation’. (first instance judgment ARQ v YAQ [2022] EWFC 128) RJ v Tigipko [2019] EWHC 448 (Fam), concerning reporting restrictions, international child abduction and third party joinder in family proceedings ND v SD & Ors [2017] EWHC 1507 (Fam), an international trust case where Lucy defended the husband against allegations of a sham trust Tchenguiz v Imerman [2010] EWCA Civ 908, concerning confidential information and disclosure in family proceedings

Tim is an expert in insolvency and asset recovery disputes, helping insolvency office-holders and stake-holders to investigate, fund and launch estate claims leading to asset recoveries. Tim has spent two decades running contentious insolvency litigation and asset recovery cases, encompassing director misfeasance, fraud, antecedent transactions, and claims against third parties. Experience Advising liquidators on £200m foreign exchange fraud across multiple jurisdictions Advising group of prime city real estate landlords in £350m hostile ‘loan to own’ debt buyout and administration application Advising group of non-UK creditors on recovery of £40m of suspected assets concealed in trusts in multiple offshore jurisdictions Advising liquidators on realisation of claim concerning £1bn in bonds Advising a Greek insolvency office-holder of a company with debts of £100m on recognition and asset recovery proceedings in the UK

Partner and Head of Securities Litigation Keith leads Stewarts’ securities litigation practice and has led high profile multi-claimant actions on behalf of institutional investors against RBS Group, Tesco, Glencore and Petrofac to recover shareholder losses arising from misleading disclosures to the market of wrongdoing in those companies. He has a focus on complex and high-value commercial litigation with a particular emphasis on financial services and banking disputes. Keith’s expertise is in banking and financial litigation with a specialism in group actions. He is a leading practitioner in claimant securities litigation under the Financial Services and Markets Act where he acts for financial institutions including asset managers, public and private pension funds and sovereign wealth funds. He is a highly experienced commercial litigator and has acted for and against banks, corporates, high net worth individuals, trusts and government entities. His cases have covered numerous subject areas including dividend arbitrage disputes revolving around cum/ex and cum/cum trading, multi-jurisdictional and international disputes (particularly in the offshore jurisdictions), fraud and asset recovery, insolvency and high net worth private client and trust disputes. Experience The RBS Rights Issue litigation where he acted for 313 financial institutions to recover shareholder losses arising out of RBS’s 2008 rights issue. Acting for 64 financial institutions in their securities claim against Tesco to recover shareholder losses arising from Tesco’s 2014 accounting scandal. Acting for 44 financial institutions against Glencore in their group securities claim for losses relating to disclosure of Glencore’s bribery and corruption scandal. Acting for nine corporate and individual defendants in the SKAT Litigation, one of the largest pieces of litigation in the London courts relating to the Danish tax authority’s claims to recover £1.6bn of dividend withholding tax reclaims alleged to have been obtained by cum/ex fraud. Acting for a worldwide insurance company to recover losses in multiple jurisdictions arising from the fraud of its former CFO. Acting for a Japanese bank in relation to claims relating to its alleged withholding of mezzanine finance for a middle eastern oil refinery project.

Charlie Thompson

Partner Charlie is an experienced employment lawyer, who specialises in complex and high-value workplace disputes. Charlie advises employers, employees and LLP members. He has particular experience and expertise in: Senior recruitment, remuneration and exits; Mental health in the workplace, including serious psychiatric breakdowns from stress and overwork; Bullying, harassment, discrimination and matters arising from #MeToo; Investigation of allegations of serious misconduct; Employee competition and restrictive covenants; Whistleblowing; Boardroom disputes. Charlie is an experienced litigator not only in the Employment Tribunal but also in the High Court and appellate courts up to the Supreme Court. Charlie acts for clients in a wide range of sectors, including technology, media, entertainment, financial services and professional services. He is experienced in advising on private client employment matters for high-profile individuals. Charlie’s recent experience includes: Completing a formal investigation following allegations of misconduct during the production of a major film Advising a financial services employer on the recruitment of a senior individual from a competitor Defending a group of employees in the events sector against allegations of unlawfully competing with their former employer Representing an individual who was expelled from their profession following inadequately investigated allegations of sexual harassment Acting for a financial services executive who was subject to a campaign of homophobic bullying and harassment, resulting in the client becoming severely unwell Advising a senior lawyer who had become seriously unwell while working on a particularly challenging case and was then subject to allegations of negligence by their employer Advising a private client in relation to a dispute with a former member of domestic staff

Partner Matthew is a partner in the Competition Litigation team and specialises in high-value and complex competition disputes arising from competition law infringements in the UK and globally. Matthew has extensive experience in commercial litigation but now focusses on competition matters, including advising on follow-on and standalone damages claims, interventions in Competition Appeal Tribunal proceedings and cartel investigations. Matthew has advised clients involved in proceedings in the High Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and the Competition Appeal Tribunal. Matthew's experience includes: Represented Asda, Argos and Morrisons in their landmark Supreme Court victory against Mastercard in the long-running multilateral interchange fee litigation (the first claims of their type to be issued in the English Courts), relating to anti-competitive credit card fees. Acting for Gemalto, now part of global security giant Thales Group headquartered in France, in their substantial pan-European smart card chip cartel claim. Advised major global electronics distributor Ingram Micro in its claim against Samsung and others in connection with the liquid crystal displays Cartel. Acting for a significant group of major household name retailers in their respective multi-million pound claims against Visa and Mastercard for damages relating to multilateral interchange fees.

Partner and Head of Personal Injury Leeds. Ben specialises in brain and spinal cord injury claims. He deals with a lot of challenging cases, and is very on the ball and very involved in the wider picture.’ Ben advises on high-value personal injury claims, particularly brain and spinal cord injuries, including claims with an international element. He has experience of equestrian cases, as well as burn and amputation injuries. Ben has acted in many brain and spinal cord injury claims, including accidents abroad. He has supervised fee earners conducting many more. His highlights include achieving multimillion pound settlements resulting from a range of types of accidents, including road traffic accidents and accidents at work.

Elisa assists with a broad range of complex, high-value commercial disputes. She is part of the Securities Litigation team at Stewarts and works on a number of statutory shareholder group actions. She also has a keen interest in ESG litigation. Elisa works on high-value group litigation including statutory claims (s.90 and s. 90A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000) and tax-related group actions. She also has experience across a number of areas including shareholder and contractual disputes, insolvency claims against directors, enforcement, fraud, and professional negligence. Elisa’s clients include global companies, asset managers, sovereign wealth funds, private and public pension funds, liquidators and high net worth individuals. She works on both domestic and multi-jurisdictional disputes. Experience Acting for a number of institutional investors including asset managers and sovereign wealth funds in a s.90 FSMA claim against a multinational commodity trading and mining company. Acting for a number of institutional investors in a s.90A FSMA claim against an international energy services company. Acting for over 100 high net worth investors in a film finance scheme in a professional negligence claim against HSBC. Advising the liquidator of a forex trading company in bringing claims against former directors for misfeasance and wrongful and fraudulent trading. Advising entrepreneurs in a minority shareholder dispute.

Partner Martin specialises in high-value, complex and strategically important disputes. These are frequently in the fields of IT, telecoms, finance, corporate transactions and public sector outsourcing. Martin advises private sector clients in the technology, finance and manufacturing sectors, as well as public bodies. Martin has experience in High Court litigation, arbitration (both domestic and international), expert determination and mediation. He regularly advises on the renegotiation or termination of live distressed contracts/projects. Cases include: Representing a major international IT supplier following termination for breach of a £400m contract with a government department Acting for a FTSE 100 company facing a £20m claim for software licence infringement by an aggressive US supplier Multi-jurisdictional fraud investigation for a foreign state body LCIA arbitration involving alleged illegal state aid to an airline

Lucy is a commercial disputes expert specialising in banking and financial services litigation and fraud. She has particular expertise acting in cross border, high value disputes, including handling high profile matters. Lucy is ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers and described as a “heavy hitter” and a “highly effective litigator”. Lucy co-heads the commercial litigation department. Lucy’s clients include institutional investors and financial institutions, corporates, high net worth individuals and sovereign wealth funds. Her cases span a broad range of sectors and her experience covers complicated multiparty cases in relation to fraud, mis-selling of financial products, s90 FSMA/group actions, professional negligence and breach of contract. Her work often involves multi-jurisdictional issues with particular experience in the US and Middle East. A selection of Lucy’s key cases include: Acting for the investment authority of Ras Al Khaimah (RAKIA) in long running dispute with businessman involving claims of fraudulent misrepresentation, conspiracy and breach of contract and defending allegations of hacking and abuse of process. Acting for a foreign bank in multiparty proceedings regarding the enforceability of guarantees and related insurance coverage dispute. Acting for a multinational prime residential property developer in a claim against offshore funds relating to a corporate bond. Acting for institutional investors in the first group securities litigation of its kind in England in a claim against RBS regarding its 2008 rights issue. Acting in group shareholder action against Tesco in s90A FSMA claim following high-profile accounting scandal. Acting for German financial services provider against RBS in a claim for breach of contract, negligence and misrepresentation in relation to structure finance product.

Partner. Voirrey is a highly regarded lawyer advising on all aspects of family law, with particular expertise in complex, multi-jurisdictional financial proceedings, and in particular those involving complex trust and/or corporate structures, third parties/joinders and issues of enforcement. Voirrey’s expertise is resolving complex financial claims arising on family breakdown, acting for a broad range of high net worth and high-profile individuals and their spouses and partners, and relevant third parties (such as trustees, companies or related individuals). Voirrey’s cases often involve intricate trust and/or corporate structures, private equity assets and art collections, and usually have an international element. Voirrey regularly advises upon the negotiation of nuptial and other relationship agreements and acts on cases involving the enforcement of such agreements. Voirrey also regularly advises upon the resolution of arrangements for children. Voirrey is known for being an effective litigator, with a strategic and commercial eye on achieving the best possible result for her clients. She also operates with compassion and in a collaborative way. Voirrey is a qualified Collaborative Lawyer and has successfully resolved a number of cases through the Collaborative Law process. Cherwayko v Cherwayko [2014] EWHC 4252 – acted for wife in case where the High Court made a suspended committal order for breach of a disclosure order by the husband. Baker v Baker [2022] EWFC 15 – acted for wife in successful application for maintenance pending suit (MPS), in which Mr Justice Mostyn considered the approach to be taken by a court when considering an application for MPS and in particular the issue of where the paying party has not provided satisfactory disclosure of explanation of their financial position. ARQ v YAQ [2022] EWFC 128 – representing the husband in a matter concerning the treatment of significant pre-marital wealth and the legal definition of matrimonial property.

Partner Dan specialises in international arbitration and arbitration-related litigation before the English Courts. He is ranked in all of Chambers UK, Chambers Global and Legal 500 for his practice, and is described as “an exceptional talent” and as having “an incredible breadth of knowledge." Dan has advised and acted in international commercial and investor-state arbitrations. His experience covers arbitrations under the major institutional rules and in ad-hoc arrangements, and he has advised on disputes subject to a wide range of applicable laws and arbitral seats. Dan has an equally deep experience of arbitration-related litigation before the English Courts, covering anti-suit and related relief, challenges to arbitral awards and enforcement matters. Dan is widely recognised for his experience of acting on disputes connected with Africa, particularly for indigenous companies in dispute with multinational partners and financial institutions. A fluent English and French speaker, Dan’s recent activities have involved Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana, Tanzania, Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea and Botswana. Dan also has a significant practice of advising clients on disputes connected with the GCC region. Dan is similarly recognised for his expertise in disputes arising in the oil & gas sector, including on construction matters. His practice is almost entirely international and has included advising on cases in the technology, infrastructure, healthcare, finance, transport, automotive, mining, power, manufacturing, insurance, shipping, hospitality and consumer retail industries. Dan’s client base includes multinational corporates, investors, HNWIs and Governments. Alongside his counsel work, Dan accepts arbitrator appointments. He is a regular speaker and author in his fields of practice and is Adjunct Professor of International Commercial Arbitration at Pepperdine University. Dan is also an expert in disputes legal tech and consults in the space.

Partner. Anna has over 15 years’ experience dealing with catastrophic personal injury claims. She acts for claimants who have sustained serious head and spinal injuries and also has extensive experience of amputee and limb loss cases. Anna recently represented Vicky Balch and Leah Washington who sustained amputations as a result of the Alton Towers Smiler rollercoaster crash. She is also instructed in the ongoing claim being brought by a child amputee who fell from a moving coach. She has previously obtained the largest known reported lump sum award for a single limb amputee in England for one of her clients. Anna was also the solicitor acting in the widely referenced case of Best v Smyth where the claimant, who was rendered a paraplegic as a result of an accident, was successful in securing a substantial interim payment to enable him to purchase a property. Anna acted for a claimant who claimed for significant loss of earnings after she sustained a serious brain injury and as a result had to give up her ambition to become a medical consultant.

Partner Clive is a well-known commercial litigator who has been involved in a wide range of complex and high-value claims including a number of high-profile frauds, insurance coverage disputes, professional negligence claims and banking disputes. His work regularly involves an international dimension. Over the past few years, he has been involved in several actions against banks, a task that most central London law firms are unable to undertake as a result of conflicts of interest. Clive also acts as a supervising solicitor appointed by the court in search order cases. He has been involved in several high-profile search order cases including the Ferrari secrets case and the Elton John stolen refuse dispute. Clive has acted in several well-publicised cases, including: Acting for 83 bankers in a case against Commerzbank regarding unpaid bonuses The RBS shareholder litigation concerning the 2008 right issue The high-profile diamond business dispute between Lev Leviev and Arcadi Gaydamak