Praised for its ‘excellent practice in class actions and litigation’, Stewarts Law LLP is highly capable acting for both for and against leading corporates on high-value, complex disputes. Mo Bhaskaran and Lucy Ward head the team; Ward, in particular, is noted for leading on high-profile securities litigation. Lorraine Lanceley is experienced in both claimant and defendant-side work, while the ’very reliable’ Elaina Bailes has vast fraud expertise. Zachary Sananes, who works closely with litigation funders, acts on breach of warranty and fraud claims, while Martin Walsh focuses on IT and telecoms matters, as well as public sector outsourcings.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Elaina Bailes - very reliable in terms of legal advice and has offered excellent strategic advice. Responds quickly to emails, easy to reach, and holds together a great team. She has made navigating a very difficult situation for litigation-naive clients relatively very easy.'
- ‘Extremely professional, able to filter and distill relevant information and position to the client, guiding relatively effortlessly through the difficult process of litigation.'
Key clients
- Group action v Petrofac Limited
- Ronan Dunne (Former CEO of O2)
Work highlights
Acting on group claims against Glencore, one of the largest pieces of securities litigation that have been brought before the English courts. Together, the claims are valued at nearly £3bn. Acting for 33 claimants (with claims valued at c. £1bn).
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
Lorraine Lanceley; Elaina Bailes; Zachary Sananes; Martin Walsh