GT Stewart Limited

Criminal Defence

Partner & Supervising Solicitor

Will is an experienced criminal defence solicitor who has been working at GT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates since January 2009.  Will is the head of our private client department and supervises a team of solicitors and paralegals.  He is instructed by clients of all backgrounds who have cases at every stage of the criminal justice system.  He has a particularly strong reputation as a magistrates' court advocate, frequently dealing with complex hearings such as trials, contested applications and cash seizure applications.  The team he supervises has an excellent record of securing positive results for their clients, with a strong emphasis on good client care.  In recent years, Will has successfully represented clients in serious and complex matters including allegations of violence, sexual offences and traffic matters and fraud.

Will has a real expertise in dealing with vulnerable defendants and in particular those with mental health problems.  He frequently represents clients in cases where issues such as fitness to plead and the defence of insanity arise.