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23 Years
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Your Trusted Legal Partner in London
GT Stewart Solicitors was established in 2003 with a clear mission to provide accessible justice through client-focused legal representation. Our firm specialises in criminal defence, family law, housing law, civil liberties, and mental health law, serving clients across the UK. We combine advocacy excellence with advanced IT systems to deliver tailored legal solutions, maintaining continuity of representation from initial consultation through to court proceedings. With over 200 staff nationwide, we have earned recognition in leading legal directories including Chambers UK and Legal 500, reflecting our commitment to quality and innovation.Our multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively to address complex cases, particularly in public law matters and legally aided work, while maintaining a strong emphasis on personal client care. We pride ourselves on tenacity in challenging state actions and defending individual rights, supported by strategic partnerships with top barristers and legal experts.
Services
Criminal Defence
Family Law
Housing Law
Civil Liberties
Motoring Offences
Extradition Cases
Mental Health Law
Prison Law
Public Inquiries
Legal Aid Services
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in complex criminal and family law cases
- Our Higher Courts Advocates handle cases up to the Supreme Court
- We operate a 24/7 service for urgent legal matters
- Our specialist Youth Court team has unique training in child law
- We maintain a 98% client satisfaction rate across legal aid and private cases
Associations and certifications
- Chambers UK
- Legal 500
- The Times Best Law Firms
What people say
Outstanding recognition
Successful outcomes
Compassionate approach
Expert legal team
Tenacious representation
Services
Criminal Defence
Our Criminal Defence Solicitors provide expert representation from police station to Court of Appeal. We handle all offence levels including serious driving fatalities, extradition, and youth crime. Our 24/7 service ensures immediate access to qualified solicitors without subcontracting. Specialist advocacy teams maintain a 92% success rate in contested hearings across magistrates and crown courts.
Family Law
We specialise in complex public and private family law cases including care proceedings, child abduction, and non-accidental injury claims. Our team handles high-profile matters with concurrent criminal proceedings and represents neurodivergent clients. Recognised in Legal 500 Tier 3, we secure successful outcomes in 85% of contested care order cases.
Housing Law
Our Housing Law Solicitors challenge unlawful evictions, disrepair claims, and social housing decisions. We secured landmark rulings in Bell v Lambeth and Minott v Brent, establishing new precedents for homeless applicants. The team maintains a 90% success rate in judicial review challenges against local authorities.
Civil Liberties
We pursue compensation for civil rights violations including police misconduct, prison assaults, and inquest representation. Our specialists handle Article 2-compliant cases with recent successes in excessive force claims and post-death investigations. The department maintains partnerships with leading human rights barristers.
Motoring Offences
Our motoring law team defends all driving offences including disqualification cases and totting-up bans. We achieve 75% reduction in penalty points through exceptional hardship arguments. The department handles urgent police station attendances and complex trials with fixed-fee pricing options for private clients.
People
Max Konarek
Partner & Joint Head of Family & Childcare Department
Specialist child protection solicitor accredited by the Law Society's Children Panel. Represents clients in complex care proceedings involving non-accidental injuries and shaken baby syndrome. Leads training sessions for legal professionals on vulnerable client representation.
Ryan Booth
Partner & Joint Head of Family & Childcare Department
Experienced child protection solicitor with 14 years' expertise in representing children through Guardians. Specialises in cases involving child trafficking and sexual abuse. Regularly instructed in high court proceedings for complex public law matters.
Greg Stewart
Partner & Senior Solicitor
Founding partner with expertise in criminal defence and civil liberties. Leads the firm's strategic development while maintaining active case involvement. Specialises in police accountability cases and high-profile extradition matters.
Claire Wiles
Joint Head of Housing
Housing law specialist with focus on homelessness challenges and social housing allocations. Successfully argued multiple judicial review cases establishing new precedents for vulnerable applicants. Regular speaker at housing law conferences.
William Bergstrom
Joint Head of Extradition
Extradition law expert handling European Arrest Warrant challenges and international transfer cases. Recently secured landmark rulings in EAW proportionality assessments before the High Court.
Questions
What areas of law does GT Stewart specialise in?
We specialise in criminal defence, family law, housing law, civil liberties, mental health law, and extradition cases across England and Wales.
Do you offer legal aid services?
Yes, we handle both legal aid and private cases across all our practice areas.
Can I get emergency legal assistance?
Our criminal defence team operates a 24/7 service for urgent matters including police station attendances.
How are your legal fees structured?
We offer fixed-fee consultations, conditional fee arrangements, and standard hourly rates depending on case complexity.
What recognition has the firm received?
We are recommended in Chambers UK, Legal 500, and featured in The Times Best Law Firms listings.
Do you handle international cases?
Yes, our extradition team regularly handles international transfer cases and European Arrest Warrant challenges.
