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Stewarts is the UK's largest litigation-only law firm with more than 370 staff, including over 60 partners. We act for corporate and individual…
Stewarts | United Kingdom | 17 May 2022
Court of Appeal decision affirms trend towards greater transparency in family proceedings
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that the parents involved in Children Act 1989 proceedings in a case involving a current and a former MP can be…
Stewarts | United Kingdom | 17 May 2022
Student who sustained below-knee amputation after motorbike accident achieves multi-million pound settlement
NB, an 18-year-old student, underwent a below-knee amputation after the motorbike he was riding was hit by a car that jumped a red light in June 2019…
Stewarts | United Kingdom | 16 May 2022
Does the High Court’s refusal to limit a funder’s liability for third party costs mark the end of the Arkin Cap?
In its recent judgment in proceedings between Laser Trust and CFL Finance, the High Court has again departed from the previously established…
Stewarts | United Kingdom | 12 May 2022
Greenwashing by omission: an ESG danger for financial institutions
A leaked Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) decision has reportedly found on a preliminary basis that HSBC has been misleading customers about its…
Stewarts | United Kingdom | 11 May 2022
Family Court addresses unsigned post-nuptial agreement and the importance of procedural rules in financial remedies case
In handing down his judgment in WC v HC (Financial Remedies Agreement) [2022] EWFC 22, Mr Justice Peel posed the question: “Why is it fair for one…
Stewarts | United Kingdom | 10 May 2022
Prospectus regime reform: what is the potential impact on securities litigation?
HM Treasury released the outcome of its consultation to reform the UK Prospectus regime (the “Prospectus Outcome”) on 1 March 2022. Although setting…
Stewarts | United Kingdom | 9 May 2022
How could employers implement a four day week?
From an employee’s perspective, there may not be a good enough reason to return to the “old normal” if that means working five days a week in the…
Stewarts | United Kingdom | 5 May 2022
Man treated on Blackfriars Bridge by London’s Air Ambulance helicopter team recovers £3m
Adam experienced serious brain injuries following a collision with a motorcycle in 2018. He was treated at the scene by a London’s Air Ambulance…
Stewarts | United Kingdom | 29 Apr 2022
Domestic abuse allegations in proceedings involving children addressed by family court
A recent case confirms the importance of treating a child's best interests as a priority in domestic abuse cases involving children. The decision…
Stewarts | United Kingdom | 27 Apr 2022
High Court considers the awareness requirement in fraudulent misrepresentation claims
In Crossley & Ors v Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft & Ors [2021] EWHC 3444 (“Crossley”), Mr Justice Waksman dismissed the defendants’ application to…
