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Mel Stooks Features on the Latest Transform Justice Podcast Episode
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.
New GT Stewart Website - Now Live!
We’re excited to share that our new GT Stewart website is now live!
GT Stewart at the ULAW Leavers Fair
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.
GT Stewart at the Kent Law Society Annual Dinner 2026!
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 in the Family Court
Committal proceedings are among the most serious steps a court can take in family law cases. They usually arise when one party is alleged...
Ronnie Manek Attends the Maidstone Court Open Day
On Saturday 9th May, Partner and Head of Crown Court Advocacy, Ronnie Manek, attended the Maidstone Court Open Day with his family.
Do First-Time Buyers Pay Stamp Duty?
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.
From Pathfinder to Child Focused Courts: What the Change Really Means
The renaming of the Private Law Pathfinder model to Child Focused Courts is more than a matter of language.
Melanie Krudy and Vicky Doran Complete the 2026 London Marathon!
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!
We are pleased to congratulate our nominees for the Kent Law Society Awards 2026!
Major amendments to the Mental Health Act come into force: What this means for patients and professionals
The Mental Health Act 2025 received Royal Assent in December 2025, This update highlights the most significant reforms...
GT Stewart at the ULAW National Law Fair 2026
On Wednesday, our team attended The ULAW National Law Fair, where they met many aspiring legal professionals exploring careers in law.
Judgment Analysis: Re Y (Experts and Alienating Behaviour: The Modern Approach) [2026] EWFC 38
Judgement Analysis of Re Y [2026] EWFC 38 and its impact on expert evidence and alienating behaviour allegations in Family Court proceedings.
GT Stewart sends pre-action letter concerning flags on highway structures
Expert advice on forced marriage protection orders and Court of Protection proceedings involving mental capacity and vulnerable individuals.
Jack Humphreys joins as Head of the Leeds Team for our Family department
Jack Straker-Humphreys joins as Head of the Leeds Team for our Family department, with over ten years’ experience in Family Law..
I’ve been invited to intervene in care proceedings… what does that mean?
Alex Pearson answers key questions in these FAQs, explaining what it means to be an intervenor in care proceedings.
GT Stewart at City St George’s City Law School Law Fair
Today, our team represented GT Stewart Solicitors at the City Law School Law Fair at City St George’s, University of London.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our event at St Philips Chambers
It was an incredibly successful, engaging and collaborative morning, bringing together colleagues from across the family justice system
Forced marriage protection orders and mental capacity in the Court of Protection
Expert advice on forced marriage protection orders and Court of Protection proceedings involving mental capacity and vulnerable individuals.
MoJ research on the Private Law Pathfinder pilot: what it means for families – and for practice
The MoJ has published new research examining the Private Law Pathfinder Courts pilot, offering important insight into how children and families experience this reformed approach to private law proceedings.
Our Family Team takes part in Time to Talk Day 2026!
Yesterday, our Family team took part in Time to Talk Day, creating a safe, supportive space for open conversation.
Navigating PLO pre-proceedings (Public Law Outline)
The PLO process typically lasts 12 weeks but can be extended or cut short in some circumstances.
It’s like torture: Life in Temporary Accommodation for neurodivergent children and their families
Our Housing team contributed to the new report: “It’s like torture: Life in Temporary Accommodation for neurodivergent children...
Meeting the needs of neurodivergent children living in temporary accommodation
Our Housing team contributed to the new guidance: “Meeting the needs of neurodivergent children living in temporary accommodation.”