Stewarts acts for corporates, investors, governments and individuals in complex, high-value disputes where financial exposure, commercial position and reputation are critical.

Our work spans banking and financial services disputes, shareholder disputes, securities litigation, fraud and asset recovery, high-value contractual claims, including technology disputes, and professional negligence. We are trusted to advise on some of the most significant and strategically important disputes in the market, combining specialist disputes expertise with commercial insight to protect long-term value.

Acting in complex, high-value disputes

We are recognised for our work on sophisticated, multi-party disputes defined by scale, complexity and the interaction of legal and commercial issues.

These matters often involve extensive documentation, multiple counterparties, competing stakeholder interests and significant financial and reputational exposure. Our clients rely on us to bring structure, clarity and control to disputes that are frequently high-pressure, fast-moving and highly contested.

We have a proven track record of securing substantial settlements and judgments in complex litigation, including matters featured in The Lawyer’s Top 20 Cases list.

Trusted by major organisations and investors

Our clients include FTSE 100 companies, Fortune 500 and other international corporations, institutional investors, foreign governments, public bodies and high-net-worth individuals.

We are regularly instructed on disputes that have significant commercial implications, advising clients whose priorities extend beyond the immediate litigation to include reputation, governance, shareholder interests and long-term strategic objectives.

Understanding those wider considerations sits at the heart of our approach.

Conflict-free independence

As a disputes-only firm, we operate free from many of the conflicts faced by full-service firms.

This independence allows us to act against major banks, financial institutions and multinational organisations where others may be unable to do so. Clients value the freedom this gives us to pursue their interests without compromise and to take positions driven solely by the merits of the dispute and their commercial objectives.

Cross-border capability

The majority of our cases are international in scope.

We work closely with a network of carefully selected law firms worldwide, enabling us to coordinate effective multi-jurisdictional strategies and manage proceedings across multiple legal systems.

This international capability allows clients to pursue claims or defend proceedings seamlessly across borders while maintaining clear strategic oversight and consistent advice.

Strategic dispute resolution

We work closely with clients to understand their commercial priorities, risk profile and desired outcomes before developing a strategy tailored to their objectives.

Whether pursuing a negotiated settlement or litigating through to trial and appeal, we focus on creating leverage, preserving value and protecting our clients’ long-term interests. Our experience includes taking over complex or stalled disputes and driving them forward to a successful resolution.

Strength in litigation and complex case management

Our lawyers have extensive experience handling heavyweight litigation before the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

We combine detailed preparation with strategic clarity, ensuring that complex disputes are advanced efficiently and effectively at every stage. This approach has earned us a reputation for handling some of the market’s most challenging and high-profile litigation.

Our standing as a leading commercial disputes practice is reflected in top-tier rankings and consistent recognition in the leading legal directories.

Innovative funding solutions

We have significant experience structuring funding arrangements for large-scale commercial disputes.

Our expertise includes third-party litigation funding, after-the-event insurance and risk-sharing fee arrangements that enable clients to manage financial exposure while maintaining a strong litigation position.

By combining funding expertise with strategic litigation advice, we help clients pursue claims and defend disputes from a position of financial strength.