Stewarts Law LLP has an ‘excellent practice in banking class actions and litigation’, covering an impressive range of complex disputes for financial institutions. Members of the team are particularly commended for their securities’ litigation knowledge. Mo Bhaskaran and Lucy Ward lead the ’highly focussed group of litigators’, which includes ‘quick, bright, and highly experienced’ Sophie Lalor-Harbord, and Keith Thomas, who has ’great strategic sense’. Laura Jenkins is key to the team, with a notable shareholder disputes practice, while Harry McGowan is noted for his s90 FSMA expertise. Elaina Bailes focuses on fraud and asset recovery matters, while Lorraine Lanceley has extensive class action expertise.
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‘Universally acknowledged as a market leader, Stewarts has an excellent practice in banking class actions and litigation.’
‘Keith Thomas is a highly experienced partner with a great strategic sense. Harry McGowan has an incredible grasp of the detail, both factual and legal.'
Key clients
- Public Institution for Social Security (Kuwait)
- Tavira Monaco SAM (“Tavira”) based in Monaco
Work highlights
Representing the Public Institution for Social Security, Kuwait in a claim against the estate of its former Director General and multiple accessory defendants regarding alleged bribery, quantified in excess of circa $2bn plus interest.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Mo Bhaskaran; Lucy Ward
Other key lawyers
Sophie Lalor-Harbord; Keith Thomas; Laura Jenkins; Harry McGowan; Elaina Bailes; Lorraine Lanceley; Joe Mitchell