UK Guide 2026 : Yorkshire
Ranked Individuals
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.
Provided by Chambers
Stewarts is a dedicated litigation firm with a strong track record in relation to financial services disputes. The team acts for an impressive roster of blue-chip commercial clients and regularly advises on cases involving commercial contracts. It has recommended abilities in complex cross-border mandates, with expertise that extends to litigation concerning fraud and corruption.
Provided by Chambers
Stewarts advised the Public Institution for Social Security, Kuwait, in a claim amounting to USD2 billion against the estate of its former Director-General and multiple accessory defendants regarding alleged bribery.
Provided by Chambers
Their response is quick, and the advice to the point and commercial. Everything is explained with an initial strategy and prompt updates.
Strategy is always key at Stewarts, and they have it at the forefront of their minds with every piece of advice.
The team dedicated itself to the matter and got to know the case inside out. They handled cross-border aspects with patience and determination.
They're very credible and deal with big disputes. They have strong offices with national and international reach.
Provided by Chambers
Mo Bhaskaran heads the fraud and investigations group at Stewarts. He represents both private clients and corporate entities in matters ranging from fraud- and bribery-related disputes to cross-border asset recovery.
Mo has got great commercial judgment.
I found him prompt, very commercial and knowledgeable.
Mo is thorough, dedicated and practical, and he looks at every side of the issue. He has a good understanding the complexities.
He's very good and effective. Mo has a strategic brain and huge amounts of common sense. He was not easily put off by the defendants in the dispute.
Nick Haworth assists clients with both domestic and cross-border commercial disputes, including shareholder and contractual cases. He also offers expertise in fraud-related litigation.
Nick Haworth is a great manager and organiser – very industrious.
Nick is a good lawyer who worked very hard on our case and gave us a very pleasant experience.
He was calm and assured in his work and had an excellent knowledge of the case.
Litigation
Litigation
Provided by Stewarts
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