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Our Gender, Parenting and Carers Focus Group hosted a festive family event today in both the London and Leeds offices. 🎄 ❄️ This event was open to staff and their families including partners, grandparents, and childcare support, with entertainment and craft activities for everyone to enjoy.

In a significant win for #policyholders, the Supreme Court has today refused Allianz Insurance plc’s application for permission to appeal in London International Exhibition Centre v RSA & ors. Aaron Le Marquer and James Breese, who acted for the lead policyholder in this test case, review the decision in this article: https://lnkd.in/eVJfPfFw #CovidBi #BusinessInterruption #Insurance #ExcelLondon

Partner, Head of International Arbitration and Head of India Practice Sherina Petit and Pardis Jahanfar, from our #InternationalArbitration team are pleased to unveil International #CARBitration: Where Arbitration Meets Culinary Exploration. 🌍 🍲 At Stewarts, we work hard and play hard! Our arbitration lawyers don’t just excel at resolving complex cross-border disputes—but they also know how to have fun, are seasoned travellers and passionate food enthusiasts. This initiative is a celebration of diversity—not only amongst our team but also amongst our clients, colleagues, and communities worldwide. With International CARBitration, we’re offering a fresh lens on global cuisine as experienced through the journeys of leading practitioners. From Michelin Star meals to bustling local markets, International CARBitration celebrates food as a cultural bridge and an essential part of the travel experience. As we navigate the world’s arbitration hubs, each month we will share our curated recommendations, spotlighting the best restaurants, dishes and dining experiences these cities have to offer. This month we navigate the arbitration hubs of London, Mumbai, New Delhi, Abuja, Zurich and Singapore. Stay tuned for our curated recommendations that capture the flavour of each destination, blending culture, cuisine, and the camaraderie of international arbitration. Where do you CARBitrate? Send us your recommendations directly to: [email protected] #ArbitrationMeetsCuisine #Arbitration

Stewarts got in the Christmas mood by taking part in this year’s Save the Children UK Christmas Jumper Day. 🎄 It was a fun day for all of our colleagues to get into the Christmas spirit, whilst raising much needed funds for an important cause. This year we have raised over £2,000 and below are just some of the photos of our teams and pets 🐶 🐱 #Christmasjumpers

On 2 December 2024 the President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, published the Family Court Annual Report. This is the first time such a report had been produced and comes alongside the full-force drive towards increased transparency in the Family Court. The report covers the period October 2023 to September 2024 and marks 10 years since the creation of the Family Court in England and Wales. Knowledge development lawyer Carla Ditz takes a look at some of the key data and developments discussed in the report. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dRRuDphF #FamilyLaw #DivorceLaw #FamilyCourt

Partner Elaina Bailes spoke to Commercial Dispute Resolution (CDR) as part of their roundup of #UK #litigation trends in 2025. Elaina discussed claims under s90/s90A of the FSMA 2000: “We have seen a huge increase in these securities actions in the last few years and there are a lot of cases running through the courts at the moment. A body of case law on key legal issues and case management decisions on how the English courts will deal with group claims is firmly emerging which, combined with investors continued scrutiny of corporate governance means they are gathering momentum. There is an active #funding market for those claims, too.” Read the full article (account required): https://lnkd.in/e7gFuS7E #Commerciallitigation #Disputeresolution

The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act) Act 2023 came into force on 26 October 2024, introducing a new duty on #employers to take reasonable steps to prevent the sexual harassment of #employees. Steve Pires from our #Employment team reviews the existing law on sexual harassment, what the new duty entails, and the consequences should employers fail to comply with the new legislation: https://lnkd.in/dGW-KBbN Steve P.

Rola Azizeh, a mother who moved her family to England and gave up their family home to support her son through his journey following a severe brain injury, has now received the national Carer of the Year Award from Headway - the brain injury association. Scott Rigby, a partner in our International Injury team who acted for Joseph and Rola throughout their legal claim, nominated Rola for the Headway award. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ekhqqMCq #BrainInjury #HeadwayAwards

Sherina Petit, Head of International Arbitration and #India Practice, is listed in the Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 for India-related dispute resolution. She is ranked in the Asia-Pacific guide for the 13th consecutive year. Interviewees for the guide said: “Sherina stands out, being the remarkable leader she is. She took responsibility and steered the ship out of extremely troubled waters. She's an absolute asset.” Our #InternationalArbitration team is also ranked in Chambers UK and other leading #legal directories with all three partners receiving individual rankings. Learn more about our team: https://lnkd.in/gV59ZtK Sherina Petit Chambers and Partners #ChambersAsiaPacific2025

Seven-figure settlement for young passenger who sustained life-changing injuries in car collision. Daniel, a young man in his late teens, sustained catastrophic injuries including a traumatic brain injury when the taxi he was travelling in was struck by a car at speed. Senior associate Charlotte Foster and senior paralegal Varsha Chandrasegaran share the details of Daniel's story and how we helped with his claim and life post-injury: https://lnkd.in/eeq27kWh #Personalinjury