GT Stewart Limited > PETERBOROUGH, England > Firm Profile

‘The crime department are subject experts. They are steeped in the knowledge and application of criminal law and practice. Their advice is sound, robust but realistic. ’

‘Will Russell radiates calm and authority. His assessments of both the strengths and possible outcomes of his cases is totally reliable and valued by clients and courts alike. He is the go-to criminal defence solicitor in his field.

Mel Stooks is an acknowledged expert in youth court law and practice. She represents her young clients with intelligence, in-depth knowledge, empathy and passion. There is no better advocate for young people tangled in the youth justice system than Ms Stooks.’

‘Will Russell is an absolute class act, dealing with the most serious of cases with agility and dedication.’

‘Mel Stooks is a trailblazer and exceptional in her work and approach to her clients’

‘Greg Stewart is absolutely standout. He has led the expansion of this firm with care, caution, tenacity and dedication, ensuring that the care and attention given to clients persists throughout. A great leader for an outstanding firm.’

‘Knowledgeable, experienced, relentless in pursuing the best outcome for children. Always child-centred, able to communicate skillfully with children and professional support network.’

‘The firm has a well-deserved reputation for its work in criminal law and appeals, with particular expertise in murder, serious violence and organised crime. It has a loyal client base, and good professional working relationships with some of the best expert witnesses and barristers in the field.’

‘Results driven and with expertise across the board. GT Stewart have a great reputation throughout the region.’

‘Patricia Walker’s vast experience translates to a first class service for her clients. Focusing on the largest and most complex cases, Patricia will ensure her defendant’s cases are fully understood, and as a result, persuasively argued before the Court.’

‘Philip Mahoney’s excellent advocacy time and again ensures the best possible results for his clients. A well known, and well respected figure, frequently appearing in the Crown Courts across the region.’

‘Michelle Stewart, solicitor, is compassionate, driven and committed to doing the best by all her clients. Phil Mahoney is a details man. No stone is left unturned.’

‘I was very impressed by the level of involvement and engagement both with the Higher Court Advocate who acted a junior but also the senior partner.’

‘The 2 people I worked with were Patricia Walker and Philip Maloney. Besides being very personable, they are both extremely experienced and very capable.’

‘I have not had an opportunity to recommend the firm but would certainly do so when appropriate.’

‘Susan Gronbach is a star of social housing. She has an in-depth knowledge of the area combined with a practical approach that gets the best for her clients.’

‘GT Stewart are a firm with an excellent reputation in housing, which is consistent with my experience. I have been impressed by the professionalism combined with sensitivity and care for the client.’

‘Claire Wiles is a very experienced housing solicitor with excellent awareness of the law and procedure. She is also very committed to her clients.’

‘The practitioners I have been instructed by are very astute and well organised and with a good and detailed knowledge and understanding of their clients’ cases and situations.’

‘Knowledgeable, hard-working and dedicated team of lawyers, with a particular skill in dealing with disabled and otherwise vulnerable clients.’

‘Sarah Waller is a superb lawyer. She knows how to build relationships and negotiate effectively, but she also really knows the law and understands how to use it to achieve results for her clients.’

‘It has been an indescribable relief to us to have found Sarah Mossop, and we count ourselves very lucky to have benefitted from her work, which has been tireless on our behalf. Sarah has provided us with much needed support and advice that has alleviated a great deal of the stress.’

‘Luke Sheldon was very thorough and excellent at his job. He made me feel very confident going into court. Can’t thank Luke enough for his time and care.’

‘Professional, knowledgeable, hardworking team with huge breadth of experience, sensitive to our needs, well prepared for any possible scenarios in court, potential prosecution arguments, having a complete understanding of our situation.’

‘On the ball, keen, aggressive and unafraid to fight.’

‘Mel Stooks is a clever lawyer, brilliant tactician and knows how to manage the most complex cases.’

‘The team at GT Stewart is tenacious and committed to analysing the issues, keeping on track of disclosure and pursuing lines of enquiry. They know exactly what they are doing and care about their work. ’

‘Jack Stewart is a great lawyer and a tenacious advocate. He deals with his cases brilliantly. No stone is left unturned and no case is hopeless.’

‘This firm shows personal hands-on client care. They focus on obtaining instructions and following through lines of enquiry to support the client’s case. They are supportive of young defendants.’

‘Jack Stewart is hardworking, dedicated and willing to go the extra mile for his clients.’

‘Jack Stewart is a class act. Since his move to GT Stewart, he has continued to build upon his early promise. His ability to handle clients from all backgrounds is his biggest strength. He is able to provide often difficult advice in a way that clients understand and, more importantly, listen to.’

‘After recently expanding massively, the team are very responsive, handle a heavy work load and work well together.’

‘Max Konarek, partner and joint Head of the Family & Childcare Department, provides exceptional support, penetrating the often challenging depths of childcare evidence, which can otherwise seem overwhelming to clients.’

‘Max Konarek and Ryan Booth are highly specialised. They know their way around the science and medicine as well as the tactical acumen that is vital in acting for parents at this level.’

‘Max Konarek and Ryan Booth are dedicated, highly knowledgeable and have a huge capacity for hard work. They are realistic but unafraid to take difficult points for their clients.’

‘Compassionate, patient, fearless representation of vulnerable parents: a superb team from partner status to office juniors. Their availability to and problem solving for clients when in crisis is superb. The service they offer goes beyond expectations. They provide what the client needs and deserves in terms of representation not what brings profit.’

‘I have worked with the solicitors in the team at GT Stewart for a number of years and have always been impressed with the client care that they provide. There is a great structure in the firm that ensures that a client’s case is carefully prepared and presented with excellent legal advice provided.’

‘Kristin Sharpe is a very good up and coming member of the team who works diligently to ensure that her client’s cases are carefully worked with an excellent ethic.’

‘The team at GT Stewart Ltd are exceptional family solicitors. They have a strong grasp of the law coupled with compassionate client care.’