Stewarts Law LLP
Client SatisfactionStewarts Law LLP is particularly well known for Africa and Latin America-related commercial and investor-state arbitrations. The group is headed up by Sherina Petit, a November 2023 recruit from Norton Rose Fulbright, whose arrival bolsters the team’s India-linked arbitration specialism. Alejandro Garcia is ‘a brilliant example of leadership and expertise’, and Daniel Wilmot is an expert in Africa-related arbitrations. India specialist Nishant Nath Singh is a March 2024 hire from Slaughter and May.
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Testimonials
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‘The partner availability and client handholding at important stages of litigation are what sets this team apart from other firms.’
‘A highly sophisticated disputes practice, with people with real expertise in arbitration law and practice. Highly responsive and truly international in its approach. The firm clearly punches above its weight, including in relation to Middle East and Africa.’
‘A go-to firm for complex, cross-border disputes worldwide.’
‘Sherina Petit is an extremely dynamic individual with a gifted legal brain. Her problem-solving capability is what sets her apart from other firms and partners.’
‘Now that the arbitration team is headed by Sheina Petit, Stewarts will become as pre-eminent in the arbitration world as they are in litigation.’
‘Sherina Petit - a standout partner who motivates her team like no other partner and delivers. She is totally client focused and always willing to go the extra mile. A delight to work with.’
‘Daniel Wilmot is simply amazing. He works hand-in-hand with counsel on both legal and procedural issues and brings real expertise and high-level strategic ideas to the table in highly complex cases.’
‘Alejandro Garcia is a brilliant example of leadership and expertise, profoundly impacting Stewart's success. His approach combines deep legal knowledge with a strategic, client-focused mindset, making him a pivotal asset to his team. Alejandro specialises in public international law and international arbitration, always providing state-of-the-art advice.’
Key clients
- Joyvio Group
- EMS Air Ambulance & Medical Repatriation
- Molibdenos y Metales
- ESI Group
- The Republic of Poland
- Shanara Maritime International
- Marfield
- Aiteo Eastern E & P Company
- Brittania-U Nigeria
- RELIZ
- Ulmart Holdings
- InterGlobe
Work highlights
- Representing Terence Highlands in a large-value investment treaty arbitration against Mexico, which concerns the illegal seizure of two state-of-the-art vessels.
- Defending Aiteo Eastern E & P Company against an ICC arbitration, which was brought by a subsidiary of the Shell Group, in relation to a $512m facility that was extended to purchase an oil field interest in Nigeria.
- Representing Joyvio Group Co (and affiliated entities) in proceedings relating to the purchase of a Chilean salmon farming company, the matter involving jurisdiction issues and the availability of relief under section 9 of the Arbitration Act 1996.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
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Daniel Wilmot
Stewarts Law LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sherina Petit