
Tax dispute expert David Pickstone is at the helm at Stewarts Law LLP. His team is particularly well-versed in cases involving negligent tax advice, and more broadly advises on high value professional and financial negligence claims. Alex Lerner’s caseload includes claims involving the mis-selling of financial products and commercial claims to recoup tax losses. James Le Gallais and Chloe Derrick are also names to note.
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‘James Le Gallais is very astute, has excellent strategic sense, is commercially-minded, a skilful negotiator and a strong client relationship-builder.'
‘Stewarts has a number of excellent partners across a range of specialisms, including professional negligence. Their litigation only, boutique approach means there are no distractions and conflict issues which are common in more full service law firms. ’
Key clients
- The Eclipse Litigation
- The Scotts Atlantic Group Action
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
David Pickstone
Other key lawyers
Alex Lerner; James Le Gallais; Chloe Derrick

