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Stewarts

Commercial and Corporate Litigation

UK Guide 2026 : London (Firms)

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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.

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Commercial and Corporate Litigation - London (Firms)

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Stewarts acted for 44 claimants in their £500m S90a FSMA claim against Petrofac.

Strengths

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  • Stewarts is a really strong outfit with a great depth of experience throughout the team. The firm is very collaborative.

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  • The team provides practical and timely advice and support in helping us to deal with complex litigation. Stewarts are very good at guiding non-UK clients through procedural requirements.

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  • Stewarts has a measured approach to disputes and provides solid advice.

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  • Stewarts provides excellent legal analysis of the possible heads of claim, and their various pros and cons, alongside timely responses.

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  • Stewarts is very responsive and very sharp when issuing advice and analysis.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Lucy Ward
    Lucy Ward

    Lucy Ward

    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.

    • Lucy Ward is an excellent lawyer who is commercial and responsive.

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    • Lucy is responsive and astute.

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Ranked Individuals at Stewarts (1)

London (Firms)

Members

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  • Clive Zietman

  • Ian Gatt QC

  • Lorraine Lanceley

  • Elaina Bailes

  • Francesca Berry

  • Mo Bhaskaran

    Head of Department

  • Fiona Gillett

  • Karen Hutchinson

  • Alex Jay

  • Laura Jenkins

  • Marc Jones

  • Darren Kidd

  • Sophie Lalor-Harbord

  • Tom Matusiak

  • Harry McGowan

  • Pia Mithani

  • Zachary Sananes

  • Tim Symes

  • Lucy Ward

    Head of Department

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