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. ’
‘Chloe Derrick is a class act is measured, strategic, and always thinking three steps ahead. A pleasure to work with.
- 'James Le Gallais is exceptionally responsive and collaborative. A real team player with razor-sharp legal instincts. ’
‘Very strong professional negligence team, the solicitors are exceptional. ’
- Laura Jenkins is also very tactically astute and can really achieve things through clever case management that others would never think of. Her subtle and thoughtful approach really gets results for clients and is not something one comes across very often.’
‘The Stewarts team is fantastic! They are extremely knowledgeable and professional. They go above and beyond to provide the best quality service. They are very dependable, detailed and responsive!’
'Personal and show empathy, whilst maintaining a very high level of integrity.'
'Well resourced with in depth bench of support which cross multiple functions.'
'Alex Lerner is wonderful! He is smart, diligent, responsive and able to handle the most complex projects/issues.'
Key clients
- The Eclipse Litigation
- The Scotts Atlantic Group Action
- Hottinger Private Office Limited & Hottinger & Co Limited
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
David Pickstone
Other key lawyers
Alex Lerner; James Le Gallais; Chloe Derrick