Stewarts Law LLP’s leading expertise defines the firm’s international injury offering, with the practice maintaining its position as the premier choice for catastrophic personal injury and travel claims. Led by Julian Chamberlayne, the team continues to attract standout instructions across aviation, clinical negligence and travel litigation, and is particularly noted for its ability to handle highly complex claims spanning multiple jurisdictions. Peter Neenan, an aviation specialist, leads the department’s independent technical investigations. Christopher Deacon is frequently instructed in high-stakes claims brought against travel operators and insurers. Scott Rigby is also reputed for his dedicated work on cases involving spinal cord trauma and international accidents. Rebecca Huxford is similarly recommended for her specialism in severe brain injury claims. Sarah Stewart is a key contact for aviation claims, particularly those arising from fatal accidents or serious injuries. The team recently welcomed Cheryl Palmer-Hughes, who is valued for her combined skill in complex child injury claims and cross-border regulatory frameworks.
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- ‘Stewarts are the go-to firm for clients with high-value personal injury or clinical negligence claims. The quality of partners and associates is uniformly excellent.’
- ‘What sets this firm apart is the rare combination of technical excellence, authentic compassion and a deeply personalised approach to client care—qualities that are often aspired to, but seldom realised in legal practice. Their collaborative culture, transparency and cohesion made my legal journey one marked by clarity, reassurance and genuine partnership.’
Key clients
- Families of the Chairman of Leicester Football Club and the family of his two pilots, all killed in the Leicester City Football Club helicopter crash
- Passengers onboard Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321, an extreme turbulence event
Work highlights
Acting for the family of Leicester City Football Club chairman Khun Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha in a £2.15bn product liability claim against Leonardo SpA, an Italian manufacturer, following Khun Vichai’s death in a Leonardo AW169 helicopter crash at the Leicester City Football Club in 2018.
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Practice head
Julian Chamberlayne
Other key lawyers
Christopher Deacon; Peter Neenan; Scott Rigby; Sarah Stewart; Cheryl Palmer-Hughes; Rebecca Huxford; James Griffin