Under the leadership of Stephen Foster, Stewarts Law LLP‘s divorce and finance team is regarded by clients as ’in a league of their own’, delivering a ‘Rolls-Royce service’. Sam Longworth and Lucy Stewart-Gould, noted for driving the firm’s connections in Hong Kong and the Middle East, recently secured the winning outcome in Standish v Standish in the Supreme Court. Debbie Chism and Richard Hogwood have strong expertise in international prenups, trusts, and tax issues. Emma Hatley frequently acts on matters involving offshore trusts and enforcement. Matthew Humphries handles substantial financial claims, and Carly Kinch is particularly adept at intricate cases involving businesses, inherited wealth, and cross-border elements.
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- ‘Quite simply, in a league of their own. The quality of their bench surpasses all others, and they have all the bases covered. Truly exceptional.’
- ‘Emma Hatley is a lawyer at the top of her game. One of the big hitters in this area of law. Charlotte Sanders is an associate who knows the facts of a case better than her client. Her attention to detail is phenomenal. Definitely one to watch.’
Key clients
- Wei-Lin Oh v Ardal Loh-Gronager [2024] EWFC 241 (Fam)
- DR v UG [2024] 1 FLR 698
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Practice head
Stephen Foster
Other key lawyers
Debbie Chism; Emma Hatley; Sam Longworth; Matthew Humphries; Richard Hogwood; Lucy Stewart-Gould; Sophie Chapman; Lewis Powers; Fiona Porter; Voirrey Ward; Jenny Duggan; Charlotte Sanders