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Provided by Stewarts

We act in some of the most high-profile and groundbreaking cases in the UK.

Our clients include FTSE 100 companies, Fortune 500 and other international corporations, as well as institutional investors, foreign governments, public bodies and individuals.

We are conflict free, enabling us to act for our clients against global banks and multinationals in high-value and complex disputes. Many of our cases are groundbreaking and involve the application of new and developing areas of the law.

Our lawyers have unrivalled experience in putting together innovative costs arrangements. The use of third party funding, after-the-event insurance and risk-sharing fee agreements enables our clients to manage risk and litigate from a position of financial strength.

Our team of more than 50 lawyers has the depth and expertise to conduct heavyweight litigation. All our partners have experience in coordinating proceedings in multiple jurisdictions. We have strategic alliances with handpicked law firms around the world to enable our clients to take a cross-border approach to litigation.


Chambers Review

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Commercial and Corporate Litigation - London (Firms)

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

Provided by Stewarts

  • 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

Provided by Chambers

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
UK

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

Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondent
UK

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

Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondent
UK

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
UK

Notable Practitioners

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

Ian is a very experienced and professional solicitor.

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Lucy Ward
U
Lucy Ward
Head of Commercial and Corporate Litigation
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 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.

She's a really effective and good practitioner.

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

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Alex Jay

Clive Zietman

Darren Kidd

Elaina Bailes

Fiona Gillett

Francesca Berry

Harry McGowan

Ian Gatt QC

Karen Hutchinson

Laura Jenkins

Lorraine Lanceley

Lucy Ward

Lucy Ward

Head of Department

Marc Jones

Mo Bhaskaran

Mo Bhaskaran

Head of Department

Pia Mithani

Sophie Lalor-Harbord

Tim Symes

Tom Matusiak

Zachary Sananes