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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
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.
Work Highlights
- Stewarts acted for Thales and others in the smart card chips cartel brought against Infineon, Renesas, Samsung and Philips, spanning several jurisdictions.
Strengths
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"The team at Stewarts is very responsive, dedicated and client-friendly."
"Stewarts can handle really heavy litigation exceptionally well."
"Stewarts has a large team with significant knowledge and expertise, and sufficient resources."
"The team at Stewarts is very responsive, dedicated and client-friendly."
"Stewarts can handle really heavy litigation exceptionally well."
"Stewarts has a large team with significant knowledge and expertise, and sufficient resources."
Notable Practitioners
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 is very client-friendly and exerts excellent judgement on the big strategic decisions."
"He is an excellent lawyer and a first-rate team leader."
Kate Pollock regularly handles large commercial disputes, with particular expertise in matters related to financial services. She has notable expertise in advising on large group claims.
"Kate pollock is capable on competition litigation and damages claims, the big class actions."
"I am a very big fan of Kate, I think she is a genuine star. She is very strategic and commercial but also incredibly good at dealing with clients, the other side, counsel and the court."
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 has a keen eye for detail and can manage hugely complex matters."
"He is a very commercial and strategically-focused litigator."