Department profile
Stewarts

Family/Children Law

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Stewarts

Rankings

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Family/Children Law - London (Firms)

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

The Stewarts family law team offers expertise in private children law alongside its top-quality finance practice. Lawyers in the group advise on a range of disputes related to child arrangements orders, including highly contentious proceedings that concern allegations of abuse, coercive control and alienation. The team also assists clients, including ultra high net worth individuals, on international matters related to child residency and relocation.

Strengths

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  • Stewarts is a very strong team with fabulous lawyers.

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  • The strength of its team from top to bottom stands out.

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  • Stewarts is quick to respond, very efficient and knowledgeable.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Star IndividualsAlex Verdan
    Star IndividualsAlex Verdan

    Alex Verdan

    Alex Verdan KC is a force in the field of children law. His caseload sees him handling matters concerning the most severe and complex of children issues. He has expertise in everything from the most serious public law issues to the placement of high-profile people's children.

    • Alex is an excellent children silk and does the most difficult cases. He carries himself with aplomb. Very effective.

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    • It is difficult to praise Alex enough. He is outstanding as an advocate and his advice is first class.

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    • Alex is outstanding amongst the outstanding people. His examination is always targeted and his presentation is second to none: it's so focused.

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    • Alex is so thorough, detailed and brilliant in court. He will go into court and give it everything. In terms of advocacy skills and his judgement, he's one of the very best.

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    • He commands great authority by the depth and level of knowledge in the family law field. His manner is impeccably measured and thoughtful.

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  • Band 4Sophie Chapman
    Band 4Sophie Chapman

    Sophie Chapman

    Sophie Chapman is a well regarded family law practitioner with deep expertise handling complex children work.

    • Sophie's calling card is attention to detail. She is tactical and measured in advice but robust and extremely calm.

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    • Sophie has amazing client care skills.

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  • Up and ComingTrevona Hettiarachchi
    Up and ComingTrevona Hettiarachchi

    Trevona Hettiarachchi

    Trevona Hettiarachchi advises clients on private children matters, often with a cross-border nature. Her work also includes cases pertaining to complex issues such as parental alienation, welfare concerns and mental health issues.

    • I really like her enthusiasm, drive and energy. She knows the task and won't leave a stone unturned, and she rolls her sleeves up and gets on with it.

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    • Trevona Hettiarachchi is methodical, calm, collected and brilliant.

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    • Trevona has an extraordinary ability to remember every minute detail of the case without having to check for reference.

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  • Associates to watchRosie Stewart
    Associates to watchRosie Stewart

    Rosie Stewart

    Rosie Stewart focuses her practice on private children law. She advises on domestic and international child arrangements including those involving alleged abuse and parental alienation.

    • Rosie Stewart is a rising star, nothing seems to phase her. She is supportive to clients and very understanding of client needs.

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    • Rosie is bright, efficient and dynamic. She is one to watch.

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