The ‘strong, dynamic team’ at GT Stewart Limited is noted for its capabilities with the most complex care proceedings, taking on matters involving non accidental injuries, abuse, and those with concurrent criminal proceedings; it has additional experience supporting neurodivergent clients. Team cohead Max Konarek has specialist expertise representing clients in the travelling and Roma communities, and in those cases involving complex medical concerns. Ryan Booth has experience in abuse-related cases.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘This team are totally committed to client care. Often going above and beyond for individuals who are facing the toughest time.’

  • ‘Max Konarek, partner and joint head of the family & childcare department, is a star performer, outshining others with his commitment and robust, common sense, approach to litigation.’

  • ‘GT Stewart is a really strong, dynamic team. Led by Ryan Booth and Max Konarek, there is a real emphasis on personal growth and support within the team. They handle all manner of cases, including the most complex and serious. The solicitors really do go above and beyond to ensure their clients' cases have been fiercely put.’

  • ‘Ryan Booth is a bold lawyer who works incredibly hard to ensure his clients' cases are fought. His strength is how he handles representing children, he has an incredibly kind and warm manner about him which enables him to build excellent rapports with the most vulnerable of clients. At the same time he is the lawyer you want in your corner as he will not hesitate to stand up and confidently put forward his case.'

  • 'Kristin Sharp is a junior worker who has demonstrated fantastic knowledge of the law and her client's cases. She is compassionate and caring with her clients and is excellent in explaining complex legal matters to parents with learning or additional needs. She goes above and beyond to assist her clients.’
  • ‘Max Konarek is an exceptional solicitor undertaking public law children work. Adept at managing a heavy case load. Good with vulnerable clients. A good tactician.’

Practice head

Max Konarek; Ryan Booth

Other key lawyers

Kristin Sharp; Holly Evans