Stewarts Law LLP houses a team that possesses ‘excellent experience in professional negligence claims concerning tax products’. Practice head David Pickstone is a skilled tax litigator with extensive experience handling associated professional liability claims. Alex Lerner is ’an outstanding lawyer’ who acts for both claimants and defendants in matters relating to the financial sector. James Le Gallais is another prominent member of the team. Darren Kidd left the firm in July 2023.
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'A great team. They are very commercial, hugely experienced, and smart.'
'James Le Gallais is thoughtful and commercial. He has a great combination of attention to detail and strategic insight. He's a smart operator and a pleasure to work with.'
- 'Alex Lerner is quick and commercial. He is a very good lawyer.'
- 'Adam Jacobs is meticulous, very thorough, and excellent at drafting.'
- ‘James Le Gallais is an exceptional litigator with great legal knowledge. Alex Lerner brings a detailed and careful approach to complex cases.’
- ‘David Pickstone is an excellent strategist. Alex Lerner is an outstanding lawyer. He is always on top of everything and is very hardworking.’
- 'Alex Lerner is sharp, tenacious, and works incredibly hard for his clients to get them the best results possible. His client care is also second-to-none.'
- ‘The team has excellent experience in professional negligence claims concerning tax products.’
Clients clés
- Premier Engineering Corporation Limited
- Super Sew Imports Limited
- Royle Recruitment Limited
Points forts
- Acting for 177 investors in a c.£240m claim involving allegations of professional negligence against HSBC, which arose out of the failure of the Eclipse film finance scheme.
- Acting for 110 investors in a c.£40m professional negligence claim against a top tax KC advising in relation to a failed investment scheme.
- Acting for 363 investors in a c.£200m group action which included a number of professional negligence claims against various financial advisors, accountants, and banks.
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Responsable de la pratique
David Pickstone
Autres avocats clés
Alex Lerner; James Le Gallais; Adam Jacobs