James Lister heads ‘a young, ambitious and motivated team of high-quality lawyers’ at Stevens & Bolton LLP. It advises a wide range of clients, from private individuals to corporate trustees. Areas of focus for the group span advising on claims in multiple jurisdictions, as well as handling trust and property disputes in a matrimonial context. Other areas of expertise include advising on professional negligence claims against former advisors. Jack Bailey was promoted to the partnership in April 2024.
Testimonials
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‘I have worked with James Lister, Jack Bailey and Hayley Robinson. James Lister is one of the leaders in our field. He backs up his reassuring confidence with deep technical knowledge and solid judgement.'
- 'Jack Bailey has been producing partner level work for some time. He is bright, capable, measured and determined. Jack has the qualities clients need to get them the best possible outcomes from what are often the most difficult times in their lives.'
- 'Hayley Robinson is an excellent senior associate. She has good judgement and is technically able. Hayley is committed to helping clients achieve their objectives.'
‘I would call out partner Jack Bailey as a great litigator, and really great with clients. He's a good man to have in your corner.'
- 'James Lister deserves recognition for leading an effective team with a combination of legal expertise and commercial acumen.’
‘Hayley Robinson is great to deal with, thorough and pragmatic. James Lister is always calm and collected and leading a great team.’
‘Growing and an excellent option. Pick up a lot of referrals on big cases from the main London players. Well deserving of their success.’
‘James Lister is a high-quality operator. Jack Bailey is a good promotion. Hayley Robinson is a fantastic associate and certainly one for the future. Determined and compassionate.’
Work highlights
- Advising the administrator of a £100m+ estate on various competing claims to the assets of the estate.
- Advising several members of a large family on their worldwide dispute over an estate, including assets in Africa, the UK, and offshore.
- Advising a beneficiary of a substantial offshore structure on competing claims to remove or replace the trustee.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
James Lister