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New passport rules and dual citizens: what separated parents must know before 25 February 2026
Stewarts 24/02/2026
From 25 February 2026, the UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system will be fully enforced. While much of the media conversation has been centred around holidaymakers and business travellers, some of the most acute and immediate implications could fall on separated parents and families with d...
How can employees and businesses deal with bullying in the hybrid workplace?
Stewarts 23/02/2026
Bullying in a workplace reflects the culture of a business. Certain conditions create a hospitable environment for bullying, whether it is poor leadership, excessive work pressure, cliques in the workplace, policies that are not enforced, lack of training or policies and HR team that is not empowere...
How families can navigate disagreements over the future of a business
Stewarts 20/02/2026
Keeping it ‘in the family’ can result in commercial disputes Divorce and Family Partner Matthew Humphries explores family business disputes and how to resolve them… Whilst working with one’s siblings or spouse might seem like a cosy arrangement at the outset, as seen with recent disagreement...
International Day for Commemorating Air Crash Victims and Their Families takes place on 20 February 2026
In this article, partner Sarah Stewart and paralegal Ikem Nwankwo reflect on the International Day for Commemorating Air Crash Victims and Their Families, and its significance for Stewarts’ Aviation team. On 20 February, the international aviation community pauses to mark the International Day for...
Understanding encephalitis on World Encephalitis Day 2026
Established in 2014 by the charity Encephalitis International, World Encephalitis Day (WED) takes place each year on 22 February. It is an important day to raise awareness of the symptoms and causes of encephalitis. In this article, we explain what encephalitis is, how it is caused and recognise the...
Fraud as a service: Microsoft takes legal action against RedVDS
Stewarts 19/02/2026
On 14 January 2026, Microsoft announced that it had taken coordinated legal action to disrupt RedVDS, a global cybercrime subscription service. The announcement shines a light on how technology is being used to perpetrate fraud and the ecosystem that sits behind it. Significantly, Microsoft has brou...
Supreme Court rules that ‘lost years’ claims are recoverable for young children
The widely anticipated ruling of the Supreme Court on the issue of ’lost years damages’ in medical negligence cases involving children with life-altering injuries has been released. In this article, Anita Jewitt, Head of Medical Negligence, and Guy Pomphrey, Medical Negligence Partner, review th...
Stewarts secures seven Chambers Global Rankings 2026
Chambers Global recommends Stewarts in seven categories for 2026, including two new rankings for Dispute Resolution (India) and Dispute Resolution (Africa-wide); and promoted rankings for Tax: Contentious, and Insurance: Mainly Policyholders. Stewarts has been recognised as a leading firm for 2026 i...
Stewarts secures standout recognition at the GAR Awards 2026
Stewarts 17/02/2026
We are delighted to announce that our International Arbitration team led by Sherina Petit has earned two prestigious nominations at the 16th annual GAR Awards 2026: Africa Practice that Impressed Award Middle East Practice that Impressed Award Adding to this success, the India Chapter of the Equal...
Stewarts shortlisted for multiple GAR Awards 2026
Inquest conclusion: Adequate mental health monitoring would possibly have made a difference to the outcome
Stewarts 16/02/2026
An inquest into the death of Chanel Thompson who died in July 2025, found that inadequate mental health monitoring was a factor in her death. The Coroner concluded that Chanel died as a consequence of pneumonia secondary to suffering a brain injury caused by a cardiac arrest on 23 December 2024 at t...
Stewarts supports Rainbow Trust as Charity of the Year 2026
Stewarts 12/02/2026
Each year, our lawyers and staff nominate charities for Stewarts to support and following a firmwide vote, Rainbow Trust has been selected as our Charity of the Year for 2026. To launch the partnership the Stewarts Foundation has made an initial donation to help Rainbow Trust continue its important ...
Double amputee returns to Jersey following life-changing road traffic collision
Stewarts 11/02/2026
Our client, Joe Claridge, has reached a significant milestone in his rehabilitation by returning to Jersey after a catastrophic road traffic collision in Belgium in January 2024. The incident resulted in life‑changing injuries, including the loss of both legs, requiring a double amputation. Joe is...
Advice for parents navigating SEN and EHCP from our inaugural Child Brain Injury and Early Years Education Conference 2026
On 29 January, Stewarts held its first conference aimed at supporting families through early years special educational needs (SEN) and education, health and care plans (EHCP). The group heard from experts who offered advice and guidance in navigating SEN support and EHCPs for children who sustained ...
Recent case sheds light on when insurers can join underlying liability proceedings
In the recent case of Managed Legal Solutions v Mr Darren Hanison (trading as Fortitude Law) and HDI Global Specialty SE [2025] EWHC 2645 (Comm), the High Court considered the circumstances in which an insurer may be joined as a defendant to underlying liability proceedings involving its insured. Sa...
Two partner move bolsters Stewarts’ Medical Negligence practice in Leeds
Leading disputes firm Stewarts announces further expansion and has appointed Iain Dodd and Guy Pomphrey as partners in its Medical Negligence practice, reinforcing the firm’s strength and depth in complex, high-value medical negligence claims. Both join from Fletchers. Iain brings a wealth of expe...
What does the court’s decision in Earl Spencer’s divorce case mean for confidentiality in family arbitration?
Stewarts 09/02/2026
In the recent case of Spencer v Spencer [2025] EWFC 431, the family court confirmed that confidentiality remains central to the arbitration process but clarified the limited circumstances in which arbitral materials (including the arbitral award) may be disclosed in related court proceedings. Steve ...
Why inflation matters when setting the personal injury discount rates of Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and Wales
In January 2026, Julian Chamberlayne, Head of International Injury and Aviation at Stewarts, responded to the Personal Injury Discount Rate (“PIDR”) consultations in relation to both Scotland and Northern Ireland in his capacity as chair of the Forum of Complex Injuries Solicitors (FOCIS). In th...
Court considers notification and aggregation in professional indemnity claims
Stewarts 06/02/2026
In the recent case of Ahmed & Ors v White & Co (UK) Limited & Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE [2025] EWHC 2399, the High Court considered two key insurance concepts, notification and aggregation, in the context of claims under a professional indemnity policy. In this article, Sara Palinska ...
Stewarts ranks in the top three of Solomonic’s top 15 most tracked High Court cases of 2025
Stewarts has been recognised by Solomonic as one of the leading firms involved in the most closely followed High Court litigation cases of 2025. The firm features in three of the fifteen most tracked cases, placing it among the top performing firms in Solomonic’s UK rankings. These cases include A...
Stewarts has been recognised by Solomonic as one of the leading firms involved in the most closely followed High Court litigation cases of 2025. The firm features in the list of the most tracked cases, placing it among the top performing firms in the Solomonic UK rankings. These cases include Aabar ...
Julian Chamberlayne is panellist at lively debate about third party funding in international commercial arbitration and litigation
Stewarts 05/02/2026
The world of third party funding is undergoing a sea of change and reform, marked most significantly by the UK Supreme Court decision in PACCAR and its proposed reversal by the government. In the past year, the Civil Justice Council (CJC) issued recommendations for the regulation of third-party liti...
Family court considers whether post-separation bonus forms matrimonial property and reviews child maintenance in shared care cases
Stewarts 04/02/2026
In the case of OS v DT [2025] EWFC, the court had to determine whether bonuses and stocks received after a couple separated and before the final divorce hearing should form part of the matrimonial property and be subject to the ‘sharing principle’. In this article, paralegal Yasmin Ghadamian exa...
Travel safety guide for young and solo travellers
Stewarts 03/02/2026
Reducing the risk of injuries abroad Travelling as a young adult is an exciting milestone. A chance to explore new cultures, grow in confidence, and build unforgettable memories. But alongside the freedom of independent travel comes responsibility. Each year, many young travellers are involved in av...
Supreme Court clarifies the principles of dishonest assistance in relation to the dissipation of unauthorised profits
Last year, the Supreme Court handed down its decision in Stevens (Respondent) v Hotel Portfolio II UK Ltd (In Liquidation) and another (Appellants) [2025] UKSC 28. The ruling clarified the scope for liability of those who assist a director or other fiduciary in securing and dissipating unauthorised ...
Out with the old and in with the new? Trustee removal and the Court’s inherent jurisdiction
Trust and Probate Litigation partner Emma Holland and associate Rose-Marie Sage consider the use of the court’s inherent jurisdiction in trustee removal claims following recent judgments on this issue. Trustees often find themselves navigating what they may consider to be misplaced blame, resentme...
What is the corporate disputes outlook for shareholders, directors and investors in 2026?
Stewarts 30/01/2026
Corporate disputes in England are expected to intensify, driven by shareholders’ and investors’ willingness to challenge longstanding rules and tougher judicial scrutiny of directors. Frances Baird and Punam Shah reflect on the landscape for corporate disputes following an eventful period, and c...
The Policyholder Review 2026
Stewarts 29/01/2026
Stewarts has published the second edition of its annual review of the insurance disputes landscape, covering areas such as cyber, construction, property damage and business interruption, war and political risk, and more. The Policyholder Review 2026 also features contributions from brokers including...
War risks coverage rises in English litigation
With global conflicts at historically high levels and political instability driven by an unpredictable US administration, war and political risks coverage is more relevant than ever. The factual circumstances in which claims arise are often, by their very nature, sensitive and contentious, creating ...
Construction sector faces ongoing legal and regulatory change in 2026
The construction sector continues to be a focus area for legal and regulatory changes. In this chapter, partner Chloe Derrick and associates Jesal Parekh and Zara Okereafor explain how disputes remain firmly at the forefront and show no signs of slowing down. The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) has a...
Financial institutions face heightened regulatory and liability pressures
Financial institutions continue to operate under intense regulatory scrutiny, facing significant risk at every stage of the regulatory lifecycle. Customer liabilities can arise in numerous ways, as highlighted most recently by the ongoing motor finance commissions investigation. To manage these expo...
Evolving landscape for Directors & Officers Insurance
For policyholders, the landscape of potential risks for directors and officers continues to evolve, including increased use of artificial intelligence tools, environmental and social governance obligations, and the new “failure to prevent fraud” law. Against this backdrop, directors’ and offic...
Covid‑19 business interruption insurance claims continue to rise
Over five years on from the start of the pandemic, Covid‑19 business interruption insurance claims continue to feature prominently in the courts of England and Wales. Since March 2020, 140 Covid‑19 business interruption insurance claims have been issued, of which 65% remain active. In 2025, more...
W&I claims remain a key dispute area in 2025
Warranty and indemnity (W&I) claims continued to be a major area of contention throughout 2025. Stewarts saw insurers adopting increasingly robust positions, with many disputes turning on recurring coverage issues. These challenges are heightened by the limited public case law on W&I disputes, which...
2025 sees sharp rise in cyber insurance claims
2025 was an unprecedented year for high profile cyber incidents, with attacks on several household names hitting headlines nationwide. This has led to continued concern about the UK’s ability to withstand increasing cyber threats, and with good reason: the Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025 repor...
Freezing Orders Under the Spotlight: Lessons from Two Court of Appeal Decisions from 2025
Stewarts 26/01/2026
Among the most powerful tools in English civil litigation, freezing injunctions allow parties to restrict the use of assets in order to prevent dissipation and preserve them pending enforcement. Two recent Court of Appeal decisions—Lakatamia Shipping Co Ltd v Su [2025] EWCA Civ 1389 and Mold Inves...
Insight Series: Sexuality, Reproduction and Intimacy After Spinal Cord Injury
Stewarts 22/01/2026
We are delighted to introduce our latest injury webinar series, Sexuality, Reproduction and Intimacy after Spinal Cord Injury. This focused series of webinars explores the realities of sexual dysfunction and the challenges of intimacy, relationships and sexuality generally after injury. Each episode...
Podcast: Navigating common interest privilege across the UK and Australia
Stewarts 21/01/2026
In King & Wood Mallesons’ (KWM) latest podcast episode, Partner, James Breese joined Peter Yeldham, Disputes Partner at KWM, for a comparative discussion on common interest privilege and how it operates across Australia and England. James opens the discussion by reflecting on his experiences at t...
Settlement secured for David Littlejohn following climbing incident
Stewarts 20/01/2026
In May 2023, David Littlejohn sustained catastrophic injuries while climbing at Avon Gorge, Bristol. During a climb called the Arms Race, he fell 56 feet after his climbing partner, Shane Williams, allegedly released the rope without clear communication. The incident left Littlejohn with multiple fr...
UK VAT grouping policy shift aims to attract foreign investment
Stewarts 19/01/2026
Following the 2025 Budget, the UK tax authority, HM Revenue & Customs, announced a reversal of its position on value-added tax grouping, marking a significant policy shift with implications for cross-border corporate structures. By confirming that the restrictive approach derived from EU case law do...
How brain injury rehabilitation can unlock creative potential
Stewarts 16/01/2026
Rehabilitation after sustaining a brain injury is crucial to ensure the best possible recovery. While there are often many areas to focus on, such as occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, physiotherapy or returning to work, some people may find new interests and hobbies as a result of t...
Ivanishvili: Privy Council rejects “conscious awareness” requirement in deceit
The Privy Council decision in Credit Suisse Life (Bermuda) Ltd v Bidzina Ivanishvili and Ors [2025] UKPC 53 late last year was an important development in the law of fraudulent misrepresentation. Most significantly, the Board of the Privy Council rejected the notion that a claimant must prove “con...
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...