Business Details
36 Years
experience
Expert Litigation Services in London
Stewarts Law is the UK's largest litigation-only law firm, with over 450 staff including 90 partners. We specialise in high-value and complex disputes for corporate and individual clients, maintaining an international reputation for excellence. Our departments are top-ranked in The Legal 500 and Chambers, with lawyers renowned for innovative approaches to litigation. We have strategic global partnerships enabling cross-border case management and offer bespoke costs arrangements to mitigate client risk.Our commitment extends beyond legal excellence to social responsibility, demonstrated through community initiatives like Life Beyond Injury, which supports catastrophically injured individuals. With 30 years of litigation expertise, we combine pioneering strategies with financial strength to deliver optimal client outcomes.
Services
Commercial Litigation
Divorce and Family
Medical Negligence
Personal Injury
International Arbitration
Competition Litigation
Trust and Probate
Securities Litigation
Insolvency Recovery
Employment Disputes
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We are the UK's largest litigation-only law firm with 30 years' specialist experience
- Our lawyers are ranked in The Legal 500 and Chambers for dispute resolution expertise
- We offer innovative costs arrangements including Stewarts Law Litigate funding solutions
- Strategic global partnerships enable effective cross-border litigation management
- Recognised for pioneering virtual court proceedings during the 2020 commercial case
Associations and certifications
- SRA
What people say
First class
Excellent knowledge
Specialist strength
Innovative litigation
Focused on results
Services
Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation team handles high-value business disputes with international complexity. We specialise in contract enforcement, corporate governance conflicts, and cross-border commercial claims. With strategic global partnerships, we provide coordinated legal solutions for multinational cases while maintaining cost-effective risk management through innovative funding arrangements.
Medical Negligence
We represent clients in complex medical negligence cases involving catastrophic injuries and treatment failures. Our specialists handle high-value claims against NHS trusts and private healthcare providers, securing compensation for life-changing injuries while supporting long-term rehabilitation through our Life Beyond Injury initiative.
International Arbitration
Our international arbitration practice manages cross-border commercial disputes under major arbitral institutions. With strategic partnerships worldwide, we coordinate multi-jurisdictional cases while applying UK legal standards. The team handles complex financial claims, energy sector disputes, and international contract enforcement matters.
Personal Injury
We specialise in severe personal injury claims including brain injuries, spinal trauma, and fatal accidents. Our solicitors secure substantial compensation for life-altering injuries while providing holistic support through our client-led Life Beyond Injury programme, which shares recovery experiences from previous claimants.
Competition Litigation
Our competition litigation team handles complex antitrust cases involving cartel damages, abuse of dominance claims, and regulatory challenges. We represent clients in both follow-on damages claims and standalone competition law breaches, combining legal expertise with economic analysis for high-value commercial disputes.
People
Stuart Dench
Managing Partner
Stuart Dench leads Stewarts Law as Managing Partner, driving strategic growth while maintaining litigation excellence. With extensive experience in complex disputes, he champions innovative legal solutions and social responsibility initiatives, including the firm's award-winning diversity programmes.
Elaina Bailes
Partner
Elaina Bailes is a leading partner specialising in commercial litigation, securities litigation, and insolvency matters. With over 20 years' experience, she handles high-value corporate disputes and complex financial claims, maintaining a strong track record in cross-border insolvency cases.
Toby Atkinson
Partner
Toby Atkinson heads the divorce and family law team, managing complex financial settlements and child arrangement disputes. His expertise includes high-net-worth cases with international assets, providing strategic legal advice while prioritising client confidentiality and emotional support.
Matthew Akroyd
Senior Associate
Matthew Akroyd is a senior commercial litigation associate with expertise in contractual disputes and business fraud cases. He specialises in urgent injunctions and asset recovery matters, combining technical legal knowledge with practical commercial solutions for corporate clients.
Amber Allan
Director of Learning
Amber Allan oversees professional development at Stewarts Law, designing training programmes that combine legal excellence with practical skills. Her initiatives focus on continuous learning, leadership development, and maintaining the firm's litigation expertise across all practice areas.
Questions
What areas of law does Stewarts specialise in?
Stewarts specialises in 22 practice areas including commercial litigation, personal injury, medical negligence, family law, international arbitration, and competition litigation, with particular expertise in complex, high-value cases.
Do you handle international cases?
Yes, we manage cross-border disputes through strategic partnerships with law firms worldwide, enabling coordinated international litigation while maintaining UK legal standards and oversight.
How can I fund my legal case?
We offer innovative funding solutions including Stewarts Litigate, our after-the-event insurance facility with pre-agreed market-leading rates to help clients manage litigation costs and risks.
What makes Stewarts different from other law firms?
As the UK's largest litigation-only firm, we combine 30 years' specialist experience with innovative case management approaches, including virtual court proceedings and bespoke cost arrangements.
What support exists for injured clients?
Our Life Beyond Injury initiative connects catastrophically injured clients with peer support networks and rehabilitation resources, complementing legal representation with holistic recovery assistance.
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