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Thomas Steward

Thomas Steward

UK Bar 2026

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4 Pump Court
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Ranked in 1 practice area

Shipping & Commodities

London (Bar)

8 years ranked

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Practice Areas

Tom’s practice encompasses commercial litigation, arbitration, and advisory work, with particular emphasis on shipping, international trade disputes, and fraud. His practice covers all areas of wet and dry work, and he is regularly instructed in a wide range of disputes, both in arbitration and in the High Court, both led and un-led, against leading and junior counsel. He has particular expertise in obtaining urgent interim relief, including freezing injunctions, anti-suit injunctions, and other associated orders. Recent reported cases include CE Energy DMCC v Bashar [2025] 1 WLR 2810; The Big Kahuna [2024] EWHC 937 (Admlty); The Stela [2024] EWHC 1329 (Admlty)

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UK Bar

Shipping & Commodities - London (Bar)

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Thomas Steward has an expansive practice that includes instructions relating to shipbuilding, charter parties and cargo disputes. He handles both wet and dry matters, as well as cases concerning international trade issues. In addition to being an effective litigator, he regularly appears in arbitration proceedings.

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Strengths

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  • Thomas has good commercial awareness coupled with excellent delivery on his feet.

    Shipping & CommoditiesUK Bar

  • He is a fantastic advocate and really growing into his own in this field.

    Shipping & CommoditiesUK Bar

  • Thomas is an excellent barrister and has been impressive.

    Shipping & CommoditiesUK Bar

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