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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'The best all round team in the market. Bar none. Packed with experienced and expert partners, and the best group of home-grown and trained associates and senior associates by a mile. They are a veritable army, and can apply expert man hours of an almost unlimited level. Market leaders. At the vanguard of groundbreaking cases (see Standish v Standish for example) and the highest asset cases. A terrifying prospect to litigate against.’
‘Debbie Chism and Emma Hatley are two partners who are the backbone of the team, and will be both the market leaders for decades to come. Their advice is realistic, thorough, nuanced and strategic. Sam Longworth runs cases that overwhelm opponents in their thoroughness and quality of preparation. Matt Humphries is the silk glove to Sam's iron fist. Lucy Stewart-Gould has risen to be one of the powerhouses at partner level. Beyond merely diligent, she knows every inch of every page of even the largest cases. Jenny Duggan is another young partner of limitless energy and passion for her client's best interests.'
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