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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- '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.'
- '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.'
Key clients
- Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity
- Sequent (CI) Limited
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Geoff Kertesz
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Emma Holland
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Jemma Goddard
Jemma Goddard
Practice head
James Price
Other key lawyers
Geoff Kertesz; Emma Holland; Jemma Goddard; Marcus Parker; Catriona Abraham