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Podcast: Beyond the Gavel with Ben Townsend
Stewarts 09/01/2026
In the latest episode of “Beyond The Gavel”, Ben Townsend, Head of Personal Injury Leeds at Stewarts, joined internationally renowned surgeon and medico-legal expert Rodney Peyton to share practical insights that ensure success long before a case reaches the courtroom. ...
How to Divorce Positively: Moving Beyond the Blame Game
Stewarts 08/01/2026
Divorce has long been framed as an adversarial process- a battle with winners and losers. From Kramer vs Kramer to Marriage Story, popular culture has reinforced the idea that separation necessarily involves conflict, blame and emotional fallout. Yet, in 2026, that narrative is increasingly out of s...
What decisions must employers make at the start of a workplace investigation?
Stewarts 07/01/2026
When there are allegations of serious misconduct in the workplace, conducting an investigation is vital to establish the facts and decide on the appropriate next steps. It is rarely a sensible option not to complete an investigation. For organisations across all sectors, making the right decisions a...
The Employment Rights Act 2025 – how will it benefit the seriously ill and injured?
Stewarts 23/12/2025
The Employment Rights Bill received royal assent on 18 December 2025, updating Employment Law Rights in England and Wales from the existing legislation, including the Employment Rights Act 1996. The changes have been viewed as an improvement to employee’s rights in England and Wales, and have been...
What do this year’s Health and Safety Executive’s figures reveal about the state of workplace health in the UK?
Stewarts 22/12/2025
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is the UK’s national regulator for workplace health and safety. In this article, Nasir examines the HSE’s annual statistics and what they tell us about the state of workplace health in the UK. The HSE published its annual health and safety statistics for 202...
Stewarts wins trial for former Premier League footballer Sylvan Ebanks-Blake in career ending injury claim
Stewarts 19/12/2025
On 18 December, the High Court delivered judgment in favour of former Premier League and Championship footballer Sylvan Ebanks-Blake in his medical negligence claim against leading orthopaedic surgeon Professor James Calder. The ruling marks a significant development in a case that has attracted con...
Stewarts wins trial for former Premier League footballer Sylvan Ebanks-Blake following career ending injury
Hospitality sector urges FCA to extend BI claims window by two years
Stewarts 18/12/2025
Most Covid business interruption (BI) claims are due to lapse in March 2026, leaving thousands of businesses unable to recover losses more than five years since the pandemic. The sector is already under severe financial pressure, and unresolved claims further threaten the viability of thousands of o...
2025: the year in review
Stewarts 17/12/2025
As 2025 comes to an end, we reflect on another successful year at Stewarts. We would like to thank all our clients and contacts for their continued trust and support. We wish you a restful close to the year and look forward to working together in 2026. As 2025 ...
Why the MOJ’s plans to reverse the effects of the 2023 Supreme Court ruling in PACCAR matter?
The government’s long-awaited decision to nullify the effects of the 2023 Supreme Court’s decision in PACCAR will bring much needed clarity to litigation funding in England and Wales. Litigation funding plays an indispensable role in allowing individuals and businesses to pursue claims that woul...
Companies need to get to grips with ‘forever chemicals’ – Francesca Bugg and Matt Caples write for Sustainable Views
Stewarts 16/12/2025
Potential regulatory changes and rising public concern around PFAs “forever chemical” could have significant implications for UK businesses, particularly those with exposure in their supply chains or operations. In a recent article for Sustainable Views, read online here, Matt Caples, Senior Ass...
Six-figure settlement achieved for UK client, injured in road traffic collision abroad
Stewarts represented Mr Ibrahim, a UK national, who was struck by a vehicle in 2019 while attempting to cross a pedestrian crossing in Zaventem, just outside of Brussels, Belgium, during an overseas work trip. This cross border dispute was due to proceed to a 10-day quantum trial in March 2026. Mr I...
Package travel reform and the UK: pioneering divergence in a closely aligned market or following in the shadow of the EU?
In an article for Tourism Law’s book titled “Collective Commentary about the New Package Travel Directive“, Christopher Deacon, International Injury Partner, examines the United Kingdom’s proposed reforms to its package travel regime following implementation of Directive (EU) 2015/2302 via t...
Home jurisdiction secured for Stewarts’ client seriously injured in Isle of Man motorcycle accident
In June 2025, the High Court of England and Wales accepted jurisdiction in a case issued by a UK resident who sustained life-changing injuries in a motorcycle collision in the Isle of Man. Rebecca Huxford, a senior associate in our International Injury team, acted for our client, Garry. Garry, ...
Top family law awards for Stewarts’ Divorce & Family team
Stewarts 15/12/2025
Top family law awards for Stewarts’ Divorce & Family team Stewarts’ UK ranked No. 1 Divorce & Family team has received outstanding recognition, securing two prestigious accolades that underscore its position as the pre-eminent divorce and family practice in the UK. These two awards add to the...
Successful seven-figure settlement achieved for joiner who struck live electrical wire at work
Stewarts 10/12/2025
Stewarts’ client, THK sustained life-changing burns and psychological injuries following a workplace injury. THK, a Scottish national, instructed International Injury senior associate James Griffin to pursue the case. He was assisted by paralegal Kara Van Zuydam, who provides an overview of the ca...
Family court holds that husband’s £38m trust is a sham and the fund should not be excluded from matrimonial assets
The judgment of Michael v Michael [2024] EWFC 463 demonstrates that the family courts continue to be willing to regard trusts used to present what are really personal assets as being held within an inaccessible trust fund as “shams”. Emma Holland, Miriam Spencer and Basil Zirinis examine that de...
Does proposed new crime of “detaining” a child abroad without consent risk criminalising escape from abuse?
Stewarts 09/12/2025
The government’s proposal to amend the Child Abduction Act 1984 (CAA) by creating a new offence for “detaining” a child abroad without the appropriate consent has been framed as a necessary step to protect left-behind parents. In this article, Sophie Arrowsmith examines the proposal and consid...
Technician seeks compensation for injuries sustained after falling into sea at world’s largest offshore wind farm
Stewarts 08/12/2025
Stewarts’ International Injury team is acting on behalf of Ben Thompson in his claim against his former employer, GE Energy UK. Ben sustained life-changing injuries after he fell 25 to 30 metres into the sea from a retracting walk-to-work platform at Dogger Bank Wind Farm, the world’s largest of...
Judge orders substantial annual maintenance and costs against unmarried father in child support proceedings
Stewarts 04/12/2025
The case of W v X [2025] EWHC 1969 (Fam) concerns an application under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989, a provision relied upon to make orders for financial support for a child, often where the parents are unmarried or no longer married. Associate Amy Wills reviews the case. Background The ap...
Why is it important to have a disability-inclusive society?
Stewarts 03/12/2025
The United Nations’ ‘International Day of Persons with Disabilities’ (“IDPD”) takes place on Wednesday, 3 December, and this year’s theme is “fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress”. In this article, Huseyin Kahyalar, an associate in our Personal Injur...
“Bereaved families deserve more” – Sarah Stewart calls on UK government to speak to families of Air India crash
As the families of Air India Flight 171 victims question whether they buried the correct remains, partner Sarah Stewart tells ITV News how she is assisting their search for answers. Aviation specialist Sarah, along with her fellow partner Peter Neenan, is representing more than 40 passenger families...
What impact will the recent Privy Council decision in a case concerning reliance and deceit have on s90A FSMA claims?
One of the central elements of a successful claim under section 90A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (“FSMA”) is proving that a claimant relied on the published material in question. This is in contrast to claims brought under section 90 FSMA, which have no such requirement. In thi...
How can separated parents manage the festive season with children?
Stewarts 02/12/2025
Felicia Munde, Associate in our Children team explains how early preparations can help separated parents manage the festive period. The festive season is a cherished time for families, offering parents a valuable opportunity to spend meaningful moments with their children. Yet for separated parents,...
New NICE guidance issued to improve rehabilitation for people with neurological conditions
Stewarts 01/12/2025
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published new guidance entitled “Rehabilitation for chronic neurological disorders including acquired brain injury” (NG252) on 15 October 2025. In this article, Hannah Ellis examines the guidance and what this means for anyone in Engla...
Internal and international relocation: recent case law reinforces the paramountcy of child welfare in the Family Court
Two recent Family Court judgments provide important clarification on how relocation disputes are approached, reaffirming that the welfare of the child, rather than parental preference, remains the court’s guiding principle. In this article, associate Francesca Carrington-Hughes and trainee solicit...
How will the ASHE 2025 dataset impact compensation in catastrophic personal injury claims?
Stewarts 25/11/2025
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) published its provisional findings in its Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) in October. This yearly report details the earnings of the working population, including salary details for many job roles and employment sectors. In this article, Jonathan B...
Why budget property taxes could hit divorcees – Adrian Clossick writes for This is Money
Potential changes to property taxation, rumoured ahead of the upcoming Budget, could have a significant impact on divorcing couples, particularly those in London and the South East where property values are higher. In this article, first published in This is Money, Adrian Clossick, Partner and Head...
Avoiding injury this winter sports season
Stewarts 24/11/2025
As winter sports season approaches, skiers and snowboarders head to the slopes between November and April. While winter sports can be exhilarating, they also carry significant risks. Chris Deacon, International Injury Partner, explains careful planning and adherence to safety protocols are essential...
Wealthy divorcees race to leave Britain before the Budget – Sophie Chapman in City AM
With speculation mounting over potential wealth taxes ahead of the Budget, high-net-worth divorcees are exploring relocation options. Sophie Chapman writes for City AM explaining how it might not be as simple as they first thought. England, and in particular London, remains a key jurisdiction for re...
Stewarts’ Expert Witness Training Day – 11 November 2025
Stewarts 20/11/2025
The Medico-Legal Leap: How to start your expert witness journey On 11 November 2025, Stewarts hosted its annual Expert Witness Training Day. As always, the focus of this training session was to invite a diverse range of medico-legal experts, who are new to or considering expert work, to join the tea...
ESG and the rising tide of ‘forever chemicals’
ESG (environmental, social and governance) considerations have been increasingly shaping corporate strategy, investor priorities and regulatory landscapes. Among ESG-related risks emerging in the UK is litigation tied to ‘forever chemicals’, also known as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl subst...
Recent High Court decisions require regulatory investigation documents to be disclosed in FSMA claims
Stewarts 19/11/2025
In this article, Joe Mitchell considers two recent High Court decisions addressing the extent to which documents generated in overseas regulatory investigations must be disclosed in English proceedings under sections 90/90A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA). Investigations by aut...
Stewarts Soundbites – Mental Capacity Considerations: exploring age and gender bias in assessment and beyond
We are delighted to welcome Dr Catriona McIntosh back to Stewarts Soundbites to discuss the fascinating topic of age and gender bias in mental capacity assessments and beyond. It is trite to say that when assessing a person’s mental capacity following a traumatic brain injury, it is necessary to c...
Success in Arena TV claim – strike out resisted on Quincecare claim
Stewarts’ clients have successfully defeated an application to strike out significant parts of their claim in a judgment on the principles regarding the actual authority of an agent (here, company directors) perpetrating a fraud through a company. The case is now set to continue to trial and is li...
Disability, Life, and the Law: Honouring the Value of Disabled Lives During Disability History Month 2025
UK Disability History Month (UKDHM) takes place from 20 November to 20 December 2025. This annual event celebrates the achievements of disabled people and examines ongoing barriers to equality. This year’s theme, “Disability, Life and Death,” invites reflection on how society values life itse...
Stewarts marks Road Safety Week 2025
Stewarts 17/11/2025
Every November, communities across the UK come together for Road Safety Week, a national campaign led by the road safety charity, Brake. It is a week dedicated to raising awareness of how preventable many road deaths and serious injuries are, and to encouraging practical steps we can all take to mak...
Stewarts holds free legal clinics for Peeps Families
Stewarts is proud to support Peeps, the UK’s only charity dedicated to families affected by hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE). To provide direct support, we are holding a series of free legal clinics between 17 November and 7 December for families connected with PEEPS. The clinics will be led...
Penningtons Manches Cooper earns multiple top rankings in leading directories and legal industry reports
Penningtons Manches Cooper 13/11/2025
Penningtons Manches Cooper has once again been recognised for its outstanding performance in the latest legal directories, with the Legal 500 and Chambers UK both commending the firm’s excellence across a wide range of practice areas......>>
Stewarts listed in The Times Best Law Firms 2026
Stewarts 13/11/2025
For the eighth consecutive year, Stewarts is listed in The Times’ annual report on the best law firms in England and Wales. The firm is listed in four categories. Stewarts is ranked for inheritance and succession, family, commercial dispute resolution and personal injury and clinical negligence. T...
London, the ‘divorce capital of the world’? Sophie Chapman tells Tatler
Stewarts 11/11/2025
London has perennially been known as the ‘divorce capital of the world’. Sophie Chapman, Partner, at Stewarts, recently spoke to Tatler and offered her view on why London still rules the divorce world. Is London still the ‘divorce capital’? London is and always has been, where it is a...
Giles Salmond and Guy Bud explore VAT and intra-group transfer pricing adjustments in the latest issue of Tax Journal
A recent ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in the case of SC Arcomet Towercranes SRL has clarified the VAT treatment of intra-group transfer pricing adjustments. The court held that payments made by a subsidiary to its parent company, reflecting operating profit margin adju...
Stewarts attends launch of all-party parliamentary report on national spinal cord injury strategy
Stewarts 10/11/2025
Stewarts proudly attended the launch of the report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on spinal cord injuries, ‘From Fragmented to Coordinated: Building a National Spinal Cord Injury Strategy’, on Monday, 27 October. The event, held at Portcullis House and hosted by Andy McDonald MP, br...
Private maternity scans under scrutiny: Amy Heath raises awareness on a national stage
Stewarts 06/11/2025
There are over 200 private maternity scan clinics operating across the UK. Increasingly, parents are being drawn to these clinics, attracted by the shorter wait times, a wish for souvenir-style scans (such as 4D and gender) and well-being reassurances. Amy Heath, Medical Negligence Partner at Stewar...
Life Beyond Injury: Stewarts’ client appointed professor 10 years on from traumatic brain injury
Our Personal Injury solicitors only handle a small number of cases at a time, allowing them to get to know their clients extremely well during their case, and beyond. This summer, Clare Salmon was contacted by the family of a client who had sustained a brain injury in 2014 as a result of a cycling c...
To what extent are (re)insureds entitled to interest on their insurance claims?
Following the recent decision in Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Limited and Ors v Equitas Insurance Limited [2025] EWHC 2704 (Comm) (“Equitas”), James Breese and Arjun Dhar of Stewarts’ Policyholder Disputes team consider the extent to which (re)insureds may claim interest in addition to the i...
UK Pro Bono Week: Stewarts’ stories of impact
Stewarts 05/11/2025
This week marks the 24th UK Pro Bono Week, running from 3 to 7 November 2025. This is a chance to acknowledge and support the voluntary work of legal professionals across the UK who offer free legal support. The theme for Pro Bono Week 2025 is “Pro Bono in Action”, and these case studies highlig...
HMRC’s High Risk Programmes: where are we now?
Stewarts 04/11/2025
The High Risk Corporates Programme (“HRCP”) and the High Risk Wealth Programme (“HRWP”) were established by HMRC in 2006 and 2018, respectively. Their aim is to support the effective resolution of tax disputes through agreement or litigation while promoting future compliance, strengthening t...
Clarity, not change: what the Ministry of Justice review means for the presumption of parental involvement
Stewarts 31/10/2025
The Ministry of Justice’s decision to remove the presumption of parental involvement from the Children Act 1989 marks an important step towards clarifying how the family courts approach cases involving allegations of domestic abuse. In this article, trainee solicitor Mollie Mann considers how the ...
Standing Strong in Power and Pride: Black History Month 2025 at Stewarts
As October draws to a close, paralegal Ikem Nwankwo reflects on the defining moments of this Black History Month and highlights how Stewarts has championed awareness while cultivating an inclusive workplace culture. Defining Black History Month Black History Month is a time of reflection, celebr...
Stuart Dench, Managing Partner, named in Spear’s Power List 2025
Stewarts 30/10/2025
Stuart Dench is once again recognised in the latest edition of the Spear’s Power List, an annual ranking that celebrates the 100 most influence figures shaping the future of private wealth. Curated in London with a global perspective, this prestigious list honours those driving innovation, setting...
Medical repatriation after being injured abroad – what you need to know
Medical repatriation is required when someone falls ill or is injured abroad and needs ongoing treatment during their journey home. The level of input required might be provided by an air ambulance, a medical escort or additional medical equipment on a standard flight. In this article, Cheryl Palmer...
Missed red flags: Nadia Krueger-Young speaks to The Times on Cauda Equina Syndrome
Stewarts 29/10/2025
All too often the red flag symptoms of Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) are missed by medical practitioners. Nadia Krueger-Young, Medical Negligence Partner at Stewarts, recently spoke to The Times for a piece sharing the story of her client Toni-Claire-Miller’s CES diagnosis. In July 2018, Toni-Clare,...
How to work with care experts to maximise care claims in personal injury cases: part two
Stewarts 28/10/2025
In this second instalment of our two-part article (part one is available here), International Injury partner Chris Deacon, with input from care expert and case manager Kay Taylor, explores five additional top tips, from assessment through to resolution, to help legal teams collaborate effectively wi...
Stewarts Sponsors Family Law Week’s Private Children Law Conference 2025
Stewarts was proud to sponsor Family Law Week’s Private Children Law Conference 2025, held at the Cavendish Conference Centre in London. This event brought together some of the leading voices and most talented minds from across the family law profession to explore the theme: Reframing Private Chil...
Government orders urgent inquiry into maternity services in Leeds: a decade of care under scrutiny
Stewarts 27/10/2025
Last Monday, on 20 October, Wes Streeting, Health and Social Care Secretary, ordered an urgent inquiry into the state of the maternity services at both Leeds General Infirmary and St James’s University Hospital, Leeds. Amy Fielding, Partner in Medical Negligence at Stewarts’ Leeds office, examin...
Child Brain Injuries and Early Years Education Conference – January 2026
Stewarts 24/10/2025
Supporting Families Through Early Years SEN and EHCP Guidance Stewarts is proud to host a conference in January 2026, dedicated to offering practical advice and expert insight into special educational needs (SEN) support and education, health and care plans (EHCPs) for children who have sustained br...
How to work with care experts to maximise care claims in personal injury cases: part one
In personal injury cases, care claims can, depending on the applicable law, be the single biggest head of loss in an individual’s damages claim. It is therefore unsurprising that it is often one of the most, if not the most, contentious areas. In this first article in a two-part series, Internatio...
Stewarts recognised in ITR World Tax 2026 rankings
Stewarts 23/10/2025
Stewarts has been ranked Tier 3 in the Tax Controversy category of the ITR World Tax 2026 guide – the definitive global resource for identifying the world’s leading tax firms. This global resource, published annually by ITR, is based on a rigorous assessment of leading tax practitioners and firm...
Responsible Business Report 2024/25
"Over the past year, we have made meaningful progress across a range of important areas. While strong financial performance remains an indicator of success, it is by no means the only measure by which we at Stewarts evaluate ourselves." Stuart Dench, Man...
Blowing the whistle on non-disclosure in nuptial agreements
Stewarts 22/10/2025
The Court of Appeal handed down its decision in Helliwell v Entwistle [2025] EWCA Civ 1055 on 31 July 2025. Harriet Kerchiss reviews the case and the leading judgment of Lady Justice King. The appeal concerned the final financial order of Mr Justice Francis made in March 2024 in the High Court foll...
Stewarts celebrates Diwali, the festival of lights
Diwali is a multi-faith festival that falls between October and November, although the exact date varies each year as it follows the lunar calendar. This year, Diwali’s five days of festivities run from Saturday, 18 October to Wednesday 22 October, with Diwali falling on Monday 20 October. Million...
From Prince Philip to ‘Stakeknife’: are the floodgates opening for sealing wills?
Stewarts 21/10/2025
In July 2025, the court granted an unusual application to seal the will of a man alleged to have been a former leading member of the IRA. The case of Michael Johnson v Attorney General [2025] EWHC 1943 (Ch) marks the first time the court has sealed the will of someone outside the Royal Family. Judit...
“Mind the split”: Stephen Foster on why London is the global capital for divorce
Stewarts 20/10/2025
London continues to be the global epicentre for high-value divorce litigation. Stephen Foster, Head of Divorce and Family at Stewarts, recently spoke to City AM and offered a compelling perspective on why the city remains unrivalled in its appeal to elite practitioners and international clients alik...
Cauda Equina Awareness Day – raising awareness of red flag symptoms
Stewarts 16/10/2025
On 16 October 2025, Cauda Equina Awareness Day becomes international as it is celebrated alongside World Spine Day, with the aim of ensuring that Cauda Equina Syndrome receives the same recognition as other major spinal conditions worldwide. Stewarts is proud to support this international awareness-...
Stewarts is ranked by Chambers UK in 22 categories in the 2026 edition
Stewarts has achieved rankings in more disputes areas than ever before, achieving 22 rankings across our categories. Our lawyers have secured 80 individual rankings within the guide, including 12 new rankings and 22 promotions. Chambers is recognised as one of the leading independent directories of ...
“A burn injury is for life”: National Burn Awareness Day
Stewarts 15/10/2025
Today (Wednesday, 15 October 2025) is National Burn Awareness Day. Charlotte Tan, Senior Associate, attended an event raising awareness for burn prevention and supporting the Children’s Burns Club at Broomfield Hospital. Broomfield Hospital has a specialist burns injury unit and the first “burns...
Court of Appeal hands down judgment in long-running Potanin v Potanina case
The Court of Appeal handed down its judgment in the latest instalment of the long-running case of Potanin v Potanina on Thursday, 4 September 2025. Ben Connor reviews the proceedings to date and the latest Court of Appeal decision. Background Vladimir Potanin, a Russian multi-billionaire, was mar...
Insights from Stewarts’ 3rd Annual Insolvency and Asset Recovery Autumn Seminar
Stewarts 14/10/2025
On 1 October 2025, Stewarts hosted its Third Annual Insolvency and Asset Recovery Autumn Seminar, welcoming leading practitioners to share insights on the evolving legal landscape in insolvency, asset recovery, litigation funding, and trust disputes. Key Takeaways Use statutory powers strategica...
‘What London’s coolest divorce lawyer wants you to know’ – Lucy Stewart-Gould in Late Filing
Lucy Stewart-Gould, a partner in our Divorce and Family department, recently spoke with Fedora Abu, author of the lifestyle blog ‘Late Filing’, about financial independence, why pre-nups aren’t just for the mega-rich and the things she’s learnt from her 15 years working in family law. Lucy w...
Settlement achieved for offshore geotechnician following electrocution injury due to faulty work equipment
Stewarts 13/10/2025
Stewarts’ client TR developed permanent neuropathic pain after being electrocuted while carrying out his job as an offshore geotechnician aboard a vessel in Danish waters. Senior Associate Rebecca Huxford, who led TR’s claim for compensation as a result of his injuries, reviews his case. ...
Webinar recording: Forgery, fraud and a fight over the estate
Judith Swinhoe-Standen and Miriam Spencer recently led a LexisNexis webinar discussing the topic of forged wills. Drawing on the most recent case law on this topic, they explored the factors that will excite the court’s suspicion when it comes to forged wills and gave some practical tips for anybo...
Leeds International Film Festival 2025: Stewarts sponsors LIFF Shorts
Stewarts 10/10/2025
Stewarts is proud to partner with one of the UK’s leading film festivals, Leeds International Film Festival 2025 (LIFF), for the fourth consecutive year, once again sponsoring the LIFF Shorts category. Dan Herman, Head of our Leeds office, comments “I’m delighted that Stewarts will once again ...
Putting people first in property adaptation after catastrophic injury
Stewarts 09/10/2025
When a person suffers a catastrophic injury, the journey to reclaiming independence often begins at home. But creating a home that truly supports recovery and dignity is never a solo effort. It’s a deeply collaborative process involving legal experts, medical professionals, rehabilitation speciali...
Financial Times reports on Stewarts’ open letter calling for clarity on litigation funding
Stewarts, along Collective Redress Lawyers Association (CORLA) and 18 other law firms have written to the Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary, David Lammy, calling for clarity around litigation funding. The Financial Times reported on the letter, which asks the government to legislate to resolve t...
Stewarts announces informative education conference for parents and professionals this World Cerebral Palsy Day
Stewarts 06/10/2025
Stewarts will be hosting a conference on early years Special Educational Needs (SEN) support and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The conference would provide practical guidance to those who care for and support children who have a brain injury sustained at birth in navigating the SEN syste...
Stewarts brain injury conference: tackling challenging behaviour in brain injury rehabilitation
Stewarts 02/10/2025
Stewarts’ Leeds Office hosted its first Brain Injury Conference on Thursday, 18 September 2025, fundraising for brain injury charity Headway UK’s Emergency Fund. Beth Brayshaw provides an overview of the day. To support those working in this complex and interesting area, we provided a free confe...
Ryan Hooton, Associate, Competition Litigation – Career story
Ryan Hooton joined Stewarts as a paralegal in July 2017. Now an Associate in our Competition Litigation team, he has worked on several high-value and complex claims. As part of our series of career story videos, Ryan recently shared his experience of moving from a paralegal to an associate and gave ...
“Arbitration more likely in wake of divorce proceedings change” Sam Longworth in FT Adviser
In an article for FT Adviser, Divorce and Family partner Sam Longworth outlined why arbitration is likely to become more popular due to changes to the family court listing process. The article is summarised below and available to read in full here. Rebalancing court priorities On Monday 15 Septem...
Record number of Stewarts lawyers recognised in The Legal 500 2026
Stewarts 01/10/2025
Stewarts is again recognised as a leading disputes law firm by The Legal 500. This year, all of its departments achieve a ranking, resulting in 23 departments being listed. The guide also recognises our lawyers, with 66 rankings across our specialist areas. Our Injury teams maintain their tier one r...
Stewarts joins the action at WheelPower’s 2025 Junior & Inter Spinal Unit Games
Stewarts 30/09/2025
Fifteen volunteers from Stewarts attended WheelPower’s 2025 Junior & Inter Spinal Unit Games. This is the second year Stewarts has supported these two events, continuing our long-standing relationship with WheelPower, the UK’s national wheelchair sport charity based in Stoke Mandeville, the birt...
Stewarts Soundbites: Marking World Meningitis Day 2025
In this episode of Soundbites, Amy Goldman speaks with Sue Rogers, Director of Support, Information and Research at Meningitis Now. 5 October marks World Meningitis Day, aimed at raising awareness and driving meaningful change to create a future free from meningitis. In this episode, Sue will cover:...
Developing the next generation: Stewarts announces newly qualified lawyers and new trainees for 2025
Stewarts 29/09/2025
We are pleased to confirm 11 new trainees will begin their training contracts at Stewarts this October, including nine in London and two in Leeds. We also welcome four newly qualified lawyers as associates at the firm. Managing Partner Stuart Dench comments: “We are pleased to welcome 11 new train...
Voirrey Ward quoted in article in Luxury London on ‘The rise of the pre-rich prenup’
Stewarts 24/09/2025
An article in Luxury London magazine explains how Gen Z is embracing early pre-nuptial agreements to protect their future wealth before their fortunes have even been made. Divorce and Family partner Voirrey Ward is quoted extensively in the article. The article, titled ‘The rise of the pre-rich p...
Third party unable to establish specific claim over insurance payout after defendant enters voluntary liquidation
In the recent case of Desai v Wood [2025] EWCA Civ 906, the Court of Appeal considered the treatment of insurance proceeds paid to an insolvent policyholder under a professional indemnity policy. The insurance proceeds related to an underlying claim by third-party claimants. The policyholder company...
Occupational Health Awareness Week – 22 to 28 September 2025
Occupational health is a key pillar to fostering supportive and healthy working environments. This year, Occupational Health Awareness Week runs from 22 to 28 September, with a particular focus on utilising occupational health to increase workplace retention levels and helping employees to maintain ...
Guernsey personal injury law: an update on the discount rate for assessing future losses including care costs
Stewarts 23/09/2025
Guernsey’s Policy and Resources Committee (“the Committee”) has recently consulted on the recommendations of its expert panel on the personal injury discount rate (“PIDR”). Stewarts has submitted a comprehensive response to the consultation, which closed on 31 August 2025, drawing on our l...
Stewarts hires Alex Verdan KC as Head of Children team
Stewarts 22/09/2025
Alex Verdan KC will join Stewarts’ pre-eminent Divorce and Family department as Head of its 13-strong team of specialist children’s lawyers. In a first-of-its-kind move within the family law market, Stewarts’ clients will now benefit from receiving immediate KC input, strategic advice and advo...
What support is there for people living with foot drop?
Stewarts 19/09/2025
National Foot Drop Awareness Day in the UK takes place on 19 September this year and in this article, Huseyin Kahyalar, an associate in our Personal Injury team, sets out the importance of the event and provides a brief summary of the support available for those living with foot drop. What is foo...
How to protect your art collection from theft – Jade Preston writes for Tatler Address Book
Stewarts 18/09/2025
In an article published in Tatler Address Book, associate Jade Preston and Kati Cramp from art recovery specialists Art Loss Register examine the strategies art collectors can employ to protect their art collections and the steps they should take if an artwork is stolen. The article, titled ‘Art T...
Penningtons Manches Cooper expands real estate disputes team with new partner
Penningtons Manches Cooper 17/09/2025
Leading law firm Penningtons Manches Cooper has appointed Sarah Finch as a partner in its fast growing real estate disputes team......>>
Cheryl Palmer-Hughes earns dual APIL accreditation as Senior Litigator and Specialist in Accidents and Illnessess Abroad
Stewarts 17/09/2025
Stewarts is delighted to announce that Cheryl Palmer-Hughes, a partner in the firm’s International Injury and Aviation team, has been awarded both the Senior Litigator and Accidents and Illnesses Abroad Specialist accreditations by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). This achievemen...
What does wider liability for remediating fire safety defects mean for professional indemnity insurance?
Earlier this year, the Supreme Court handed down its landmark judgment in URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd. The significance of the decision is illustrated by the fact that it was determined by a panel of seven justices and garnered widespread market commentary. In this article, published by Pr...
Cheryl Palmer-Hughes earns dual APIL accreditation as Senior Litigator and Specialist in Accidents and Illnesses Abroad
World Sepsis Day 2025 is taking place on 13 September
Stewarts 12/09/2025
Sepsis causes five deaths every hour in the UK. Over the last decade, the NHS, in partnership with charities such as the UK Sepsis Trust, has launched major awareness campaigns and new protocols to spot sepsis sooner and treat it faster. World Sepsis Day, which takes place on Saturday, 13 September,...
‘Reverse’ summary judgment entered against petitioners seeking information for the purposes of valuing their shares
Stewarts 10/09/2025
The High Court recently entered a ‘reverse’ summary judgment against two petitioners who were, in the court’s view, principally seeking information for the purposes of valuing their shares in a private company. In this article, partner Alex Lerner and paralegal Giovanni Manca review the decisi...
Air Ambulance Awareness Week 2025 aims to raise awareness of and funds for lifesaving air ambulance charities
Stewarts 09/09/2025
Air Ambulance Awareness Week 2025 runs from 8 to 14 September and is a timely reminder of the critical role air ambulances play in supporting seriously injured people. In this article, partners Ben Rogers and Nichola Fosler, and paralegal Rosabella Setchwell highlight the work of air ambulance chari...
World Spinal Cord Injury Day on 5 September focuses on awareness of fall prevention
Stewarts 05/09/2025
World Spinal Cord Injury Day (SCI Day) was established by the International Spinal Cord Association (ISCoS) in 2016. Celebrated every year on 5 September, the day serves as a reminder of the various day-to-day challenges faced by people with spinal cord injuries and raises awareness of ISCoS’s com...
Family Court decision confirms importance of adhering to Family Procedure Rules before the final hearing
Stewarts 03/09/2025
A Family Court judgment has confirmed that breaches of the Family Procedure Rules may result in hearings being adjourned, as well as creating a risk of indemnity costs orders being made against an offending party or their representatives. Paralegal Heather Sharp examines the decision in T v T and ot...
Stewarts welcomes new International Arbitration partner to drive Middle East strategy
Stewarts 02/09/2025
Stewarts continues to expand its international practice with the hire of Rovine Chandrasekera into the firm’s International Arbitration team. Rovine joins Stewarts from Stephenson Harwood, where he played a pivotal role in expanding their Middle East practice by establishing and leading their Duba...