Stewarts Law LLP ‘are at the top of the ladder in terms of litigation boutique practices’ and clients note that ’they have strength in depth from partners down to associates’. It is well-known for specialising in complex, large-scale and high-profile trust, probate, and capacity disputes in England, and other major jurisdictions. The team, under the leadership of James Price, has been involved in some of the sector’s largest and most complex multi-jurisdictional matters. Geoff Kertesz is dual-qualified in California and England and Wales. He is frequently instructed in high-value and high-profile private wealth disputes, both in the UK and further afield. Emma Holland is adept at handling major trusts and probate disputes, and is also focused on disputes relating to capacity. Marcus Parker has a wealth of experience of managing global disputes for wealthy families, and their associated structures. Luca del Planta is now at Walkers Bermuda.
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‘Judith Swinhoe- Standen is super on the ball. Emma Holland’s planning is amazing. I love working with them.’
‘Geoff Kertesz is brilliant. He is switched on, pragmatic and commercial and is fantastic to work with or against. James has done an impressive job building up the team and the practice. Emma Holland is really excellent.'
‘Marcus Parker is an outstanding operator. He instinctively knows how best to situate clients with the right advice and solve the problems that every mandate poses. He does all of this seemingly effortlessly and with a pitch-perfect manner.’
‘Stewarts have gone from strength to strength and they are the clear lead specialist litigation team in London. They have one of the most impressive partner teams and some talented associates coming up the ranks. The team is highly responsive and technically strong. They continue to attract large mandates and get good results.’
‘Geoff Kertesz has fantastic commercial instincts and an impressive strategic compass. He is the person who will always get you where you need to be, with efficiency and success.'
- 'James Price is one of the best commercial litigators in the industry. He is fearless but fair and manages to always get the result the client wants by intelligent and commercial strategy.'
- 'Marcus Parker is a clear leader in the field; his knowledge of the market is unparalleled, and he is who you want on your side when things get complex and hostile.’
‘James Price is well respected and top tier. He has done a great job of establishing the team. Geoff Kertesz is an excellent practical lawyer with a deep understanding of the area and great experience. Emma Holland has an exceptional eye for detail.’
Clients clés
- Ven-Jiao Wang (Tony Wang)
- Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity
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Responsable de la pratique
James Price
Autres avocats clés
Geoff Kertesz; Jemma Goddard; Emma Holland; Judith Swinhoe- Standen; Marcus Parker