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Commercial and Corporate Litigation

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Commercial and Corporate Litigation - UK

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Stewarts has a sizeable presence in contentious corporate matters and the ability to handle disputes with big-ticket values. The London team has a solid reputation for taking the lead on behalf of claimants in large-scale shareholder actions while also assisting clients with breach of contract claims and other commercial disputes. The firm also shows notable expertise in handling matters with complex offshore aspects.

Work Highlights

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  • Stewarts issued claims in the Commercial Court on behalf of 47 shareholders against Petrofac who suffered losses as a result of Petrofac's misleading statements to the market.

Strengths

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The team is particularly impressive in managing complex relationships and is commercially astute when determining how best to navigate such complexities.

Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondent
Global

The firm is really impressive and effective due to the strength of its team.

Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondent
Global

Stewarts always provides the right level of background in a very responsive way.

Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondent
Global

Stewarts' team is able to assess issues impacting clients and distil them into a form that clients can easily understand and digest.

Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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4
Sean Upson
4
Band 4
Sean Upson is adept at managing large group litigation and often handles significant shareholder disputes. He also advises on contractual litigation and has notable experience in matters with significant financial stakes.

Sean Upson is incredibly level-headed, sensible and gives very practical advice. He is appropriate in using his judgement and is a wise counsellor.

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5
Ian Gatt KC
5
Band 5

Ian Gatt KC is an experienced litigator representing clients in court. He is particularly adept on complex cross-border disputes, especially with regards to fraudulent misrepresentations and breaches of contract.

Ian Gatt is a very good lawyer and is lovely to deal with.

Ian is a very experienced and professional solicitor.

Ian brings a genuine calm and cool head to his client work, wrapped in charm and a genuinely steely resolve.

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Lucy Ward
U
Up and Coming
Lucy Ward represents a range of clients in commercial disputes, including corporates, sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors. She has particular expertise in advising on multiparty proceedings.

She's a really effective and good practitioner.

She has wonderful strategic thinking, is always all over the details and is sensitive to client management.

Lucy Ward doesn't miss a trick. She gives really clear and thoughtful advice.

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Stewarts

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Commercial and Corporate Litigation
4
Sean Upson
4
Band 4
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Ian Gatt KC
5
Band 5
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Lucy Ward
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Up and Coming
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