Stewarts Law LLP specialises in complex, large-scale and high-profile trust, probate and capacity disputes, and continues to be involved in some of the sector’s largest multi-jurisdictional cases. Practice head James Price is consistently instructed in many of the leading trust litigation matters globally. Another name to note, Geoff Kertesz is dual qualified in California as well as England and Wales; he frequently works on an array of high-value wealth disputes. Emma Holland assists beneficiaries, trustees, and other fiduciaries with trust disputes, both in an onshore and offshore context. Additionally, Holland specialises in probate disputes, and advising on issues relating to capacity. Jemma Goddard‘s areas of focus span advising on trustee-beneficiary disputes, applications for the removal of trustees, and on complex restructurings for UK-based and offshore trusts.
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‘Marcus Parker manages to combine immense intellect, empathy and exceptional client care... very simply, everything you would look for in a true private client adviser.’
‘James Price leads the team with aplomb. Emma Holland has really stepped up since her recent promotion to partner. It's a pleasure to work with her. Catriona Abraham is a very able senior associate. Very responsive.’
‘The team is technically excellent but remarkably down to earth. An absolute pleasure to deal with. James Price is extremely knowledgeable and a real class act.'
- 'Geoff Kertesz is not only technically astute but extremely practical. He does not shy away from taking difficult decisions where the circumstances require it but is also extremely sensible and no-nonsense. Jemma Goddard is excellent and has a very bright future.’
‘James Price - an absolute delight. Emma Holland - so impressive and smart. Geoff Kertesz - universally liked and very switched on. Jemma Goddard - a rising star.’
‘James Price is top of his field. He is hard working, an expert in this area, he rolls up his sleeves and is a pleasure to work with.'
- 'Marcus Parker is truly excellent. He is the person you want leading the legal team when the matters gets contentious and difficult. He knows the market and the law intimately and turns that to his clients' advantage. He is calm under pressure.'
‘Stand-out partner James Price - he is a leader in the trust litigation field and that recognition is well deserved. He is at the top of the field in experience and legal knowledge and has a fantastic ability to see what issues are at the heart of matters. Always a true gentleman to deal with.’
'This is a team which has been coming up and up and now really does compete with the top firms and is involved in all the major cases both onshore and offshore in this area. It has depth of expertise and experience and a refreshing practical approach for clients.'
'Geoff Kertesz is an excellent lawyer, with superb client handling skills. He is always looking for a sensible, pragmatic solution. James Price is a very big figure in this world. Jemma Goddard is an excellent lawyer.'
Key clients
- Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity
- Sequent (CI) Limited
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Practice head
James Price
Other key lawyers
Geoff Kertesz; Emma Holland; Jemma Goddard; Marcus Parker; Catriona Abraham