Patricia Walker
GT Stewart LimitedGT Stewart Limited covers a broad range of criminal law, providing support from the police station to the Court of Appeal, with further expertise in prison law and extradition. Youth crime is a key area of strength for the team. Patricia Walker leads and is praised for the 'first class service' she provides in relation to a variety of serious offences. Higher rights advocate and duty solicitor Philip Mahoney has particular expertise in matters relating to serious violence and drug offences. Leigh Nisbet joined the department in July 2023 from London firm TV Edwards Solicitors LLP.
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‘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.’
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Patricia Walker