Stewarts represents British model Andrew Cooper in his claim for damages against swimwear brand Orlebar Brown, following a head injury he sustained during a photo shoot in Puglia, Italy, in 2020. The case has received extensive media interest. Read more: stewartslaw.com/news/top-model…

Our client GG developed lower limb compartment syndrome as a result of negligent failures during a surgical procedure. Head of Clinical Negligence Leeds Frank Pinch and senior paralegal Beth Brayshaw outline GG’s legal claim. Read more here: stewartslaw.com/news/seven-fig…

International Injury partner Chris Deacon spoke to the Daily Express about Freddie Flintoff’s recent payout from the BBC after he was hospitalised following a car accident during filming, and how such compensation is calculated. Read the full article: express.co.uk/celebrity-news…

Ashley Banwell, an internationally renowned bird watcher, sustained life-changing injuries in an accident at work in March 2022. Stewarts helped Ashley secure a seven-figure settlement following his serious injury claim. Read more here: stewartslaw.com/news/settlemen…

Divorce and Family partner Lisette Dupré will lead a session on pricing and billing models as part of the 62nd International Young Lawyers’ Congress, taking place in Madrid on Friday 6 September. Learn more about the Congress and register here: madrid.aija.org/session-19-pri…

In this article, senior associate Victoria Williams and paralegal Polina Sokolovska examine the rise in #MedicalTourism, and outline when a clinical negligence claim can be bought under the #PackageTravelRegulations. Read more here: stewartslaw.com/news/how-do-yo…

Our client SY was walking in London with friends in June 2017 when she was knocked down by a moped in a suspected mobile phone ‘snatch and grab’. SY sustained serious injuries in the attack, including to her brain and skull. Read our client case study here:stewartslaw.com/news/settlemen…

Our Divorce and Family Leeds practice has been shortlisted in this year’s upcoming LexisNexis Legal & Professional Family Law Awards. The Awards were first launched in 2011 to recognise the important work of family lawyers, and celebrate their many successes and outstanding achievements.

Tax Litigation and Resolution partner Giles Salmond considers some of the pressing questions on the timeline of private school VAT, and whether a broader extension of VAT beyond the education sector is likely. Read more here: stewartslaw.com/news/uncertain…

Personal Injury partner Warren Maxwell answers frequently asked questions on workplace injuries and the process of bringing a legal claim. Find out more here: stewartslaw.com/news/how-to-br…

Employment partner Charlie Thompson spoke to BBC News (UK) and Sky News as reports emerged that full-time workers' rights to ask for a four-day working week could be strengthened under government plans to increase flexible working. Read the BBC news article: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Our Tax Litigation and Resolution team has been listed in the ITR World Tax Rankings 2025. Head of Department David Pickstone and partner Giles Salmond are ranked as Highly Regarded. For more information and the full rankings: itrworldtax.com #WorldTax25 ITR

Reports emerged last week that the UK Government is planning to strengthen workers’ rights to request a four day working week. Employment partner Charlie Thompson spoke to BBC News (UK) and Sky News about what the proposed changes could mean. Read more here: stewartslaw.com/news/what-can-…

Chris Deacon will deliver a webinar on Tuesday 17 September: “Holiday rentals and online booking platforms: managing the risks and pursuing a claim for damages”. This live APIL webinar will be available on-demand to members. See more information here: apil.org.uk/training/3912/…

The recent case of Mok Petro v Argo considers policyholders’ strengthened rights in relation to breaches of warranties introduced by the #InsuranceAct. Policyholder Disputes associate Hebe Peck explains this case’s relevance to insurance law. Read more: stewartslaw.com/news/breach-of…

In the recent High Court case of AT v BT, in which the wife argued for the application of the compensation principle, Mr Justice Francis considered the circumstances an example of where it should apply. Associate Amy Wills reviews the case. Read more: stewartslaw.com/news/has-the-h…

We look forward to hosting R3 London and South East’s panel session on Technology and Insolvency in our London office, on 19 November. Partner Tim Symes will chair a discussion on trends and the future of #crypto and #AI. Find out more: r3.org.uk/events-trainin… R3

We are pleased to welcome Olamidé Nakou, joining our Divorce and Family team in Leeds as an Associate. Olamidé advises high-net-worth clients in relation to a broad range of family matters Read more about Olamidé here: stewartslaw.com/people/olamide…

5 September marks #SpinalCordInjuryDay, an internationally recognised day to acknowledge the challenges faced by those who have sustained a spinal cord injury. For more information on #SCIDay, please visit the International Spinal Cord Society’s website: worldsciday.com

The Court of Appeal has now upheld Mr Justice Jacobs’ landmark decision in London International Exhibition Centre v RSA (the ‘ATP Test Case’), and has dismissed all of the insurers’ appeals. Read more here: stewartslaw.com/news/court-of-… #Policyholders #CovidBI #Covid19