We represented our client under exceptional case funding in relation to London Borough of Lambeth’s attempt to recover a £16,342.32 overpayment of Housing Benefit.

Adoption, in theory, gives a child legal permanence and the security of family life with their adoptive parents, but for too long it has meant that links with the child's earlier life is lost. For many adopted children knowing something about their birth family and staying in touch with important people from their past can help them understand who they are and where they come from.

Shay Middleton-Pierce, aged 15, took his own life on railway tracks near Redhill on 29th March 2025 after he had been reported missing to Surrey Police the previous day when a friend raised concerns for his wellbeing. Following a nine-day inquest, the jury found that there were several failures by Surrey Police and British Transport Police in their response to Shay which possibly contributed to his death.

Energy efficiency is becoming an increasingly important consideration for commercial property owners, investors and occupiers. Whilst Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) have been a feature of property transactions for many years, they are now playing a much greater role in determining whether commercial premises can be lawfully let and how they are to the market.

We represented a defendant who was charged with breaking a police officer’s nose in a deliberate assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

We represented grandparents in care proceedings initiated by the local authority, after they were joined as parties. Our clients sought to challenge a negative Special Guardianship assessment.

An Interpol Notice or Diffusion can have far-reaching effects: it may result in an individual’s arrest and extradition, restrict freedom of movement, damage their professional and personal reputation, interrupt business activity and in some cases prompt banks to close accounts.

We represented a client charged with possessing an offensive weapon in a private place after police discovered a sword at her home address.

When two or more people buy a property together, they usually own it in one of two ways: joint tenancy or tenancy in common. Understanding the difference is essential, particularly if you want to ensure your share of the property passes to the right person in the future.

Co-Parenting over the school holidays can be difficult. At GT Stewart Solicitors, we understand that most parents want to avoid Court Proceedings where possible and try to resolve disagreements amicably, in other ways

When children are unable to live with their birth parents, the support of alternative carers can be life-changing.

Thea Grattidge from the Housing Team attended the Shared Health Foundation’s Homeless Families Conference: ‘Dare to Hope’ as a speaker on one of their panels.

We were pleased to take part in the London Legal Walk once again, joining colleagues from across the legal sector to support access to justice and raise vital funds for legal advice charities.

It is easy to imagine dramatic courtroom scenes from television when thinking about family law, including aggressive cross-examination, judges banging gavels, and juries deciding outcomes.

Partner and Head of Youth Crime, Mel Stooks, recently featured alongside Angus Jones from HM Inspectorate of Prisons on the latest Transform Justice podcast episode, “Do the children on remand need to be there?”, which is now live.

We’re excited to share that our new GT Stewart website is now live!

Yesterday, we attended the The University of Law Leavers Fair, where we met a strong cohort of students preparing to take their next steps into the legal profession.

We attended the Kent Law Society Annual Dinner, which brought together the legal community across Kent to celebrate the achievements of the profession.

Committal proceedings are among the most serious steps a court can take in family law cases. They usually arise when one party is alleged...

On Saturday 9th May, Partner and Head of Crown Court Advocacy, Ronnie Manek, attended the Maidstone Court Open Day with his family.

Amid all the gloomy talk about the cost of borrowing, the withdrawal of cheap mortgage deals, and the general state of the economy, we should remember that even in times of recession there are always people who need to buy and sell property.

The renaming of the Private Law Pathfinder model to Child Focused Courts is more than a matter of language.

Yesterday, Melanie Krudy and Vicky Doran ran the 2026 London Marathon with almost 60,000 participants taking part in this year’s event.

We are pleased to congratulate our nominees for the Kent Law Society Awards 2026!