We are seeking a proactive Receptionist/Office Co-ordinator to join our Margate team. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for visitors and support the day-to-day running of the office. For more information and to apply, please visit: gtstewart.co.uk/vacancies/re....

We are seeking to recruit a Family Paralegal to join our busy and growing Birmingham office. This role has arisen due to increased demand for our services and continued organisational expansion. For more information and to apply, please visit: gtstewart.co.uk/vacancies/co....

We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to support the Head of the Family and Childcare Department in our busy Canterbury office. For more information and to apply, please visit: gtstewart.co.uk/vacancies/le....

Well done to Ghazala Parveen in our Prison Law department who was recently commended for her efficient and professional representation, as reflected in the testimonial below. Read more about Ghazala here: gtstewart.co.uk/our-people/g....

If you received a letter from Social Services urging you to contact a solicitor and attend a meeting about your children, it is important to act quickly and contact a lawyer straight away. Indiya Kainth explains how we can support you throughout the PLO process here: gtstewart.co.uk/navigating-p....

We represented our client following a serious incident involving an unmarked police vehicle during his commute to work on an e-scooter. As a person of good character with no prior record, he pursued a civil claim with us, which settled for £15,000. Read more here: gtstewart.co.uk/15000-settle....

We are looking to recruit a Head of Team to join our Woolwich office. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing our expanding Family and Childcare Law team, while managing their own varied caseload. For more information and to apply, please visit: gtstewart.co.uk/vacancies/he....

Claire Wiles, Thea Grattidge, Luke Sheldon and Clémence Coignard from our Housing team recently contributed to the new report “It’s like torture: Life in Temporary Accommodation for neurodivergent children and their families”. Read the full report here: gtstewart.co.uk/life-in-temp....

GT Stewart Solicitors is looking to recruit a Family Legal Secretary to join our Hammersmith office. The successful candidate will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to our Family Law team. For more information and to apply, please visit: gtstewart.co.uk/vacancies/fa....

Recently, Thea Grattidge, Luke Sheldon and Claire Wiles from our Housing team contributed to the new guidance published by Impact on Urban Health: “Meeting the needs of neurodivergent children living in temporary accommodation.” Read the full guidance here: urbanhealth.org.uk/wp-content/u....

We are looking for a Deputy Head of the Leeds Office to support the leadership and day-to-day management of our Leeds Crime Department. For more information, please visit: gtstewart.co.uk/vacancies/de.... Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

Speaking to a stranger about personal matters involving your family and children is very emotional and extremely challenging. Indiya Kainth provides a breakdown of what to expect when you meet our Family Team in Birmingham for the first time. Read it here: gtstewart.co.uk/what-to-expe....

Well done to Natalie Acheampong-Sarpong and Felix Parsons from our Civil Liberties team. Both Natalie and Felix are known for supporting clients through complex and challenging situations. One client shared: “I was encouraged to take a stand even when I saw no hope for myself...”

We are offering a 12-month pupillage in September 2026, as part of our wider development and training strategy. Applications should be submitted until 22nd January 2026 by email to [email protected]. For more information, click here: recruitment.pupillagegateway.com/members/modu....

Domestic abuse can take many forms, and understanding your legal rights is an important first step. Indiya Kainth from our Family team has prepared this piece to help victims of domestic abuse understand the protections available to them. Read the full post here: gtstewart.co.uk/domestic-abu....

Together, we have raised £1,659.50 at our 2025 Christmas Quiz in November. All proceeds will go towards helping Comfort Cases UK continue their vital work supporting children entering the care system. Thank you to everyone who contributed and helped make the evening such a success.

We represented our client in two successful suitability reviews under s202 of the Housing Act 1996, which resulted in a direct offer of permanent accommodation from a London Borough. Our client was represented by Solicitor, Claire Wiles in the Housing team.

Well done to Sabrina Neves who received the following fantastic feedback from one of her clients: “I am incredibly grateful for the way Sabrina Neves handled my case. She was exceptional throughout, and I couldn’t be happier with the result. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone.”

We represented our client in a successful appeal that resulted in a imprisonment for public protection (IPP) sentence being quashed and replaced with a Hospital Order under sections 37 and 41 of the Mental Health Act 1983. Read the full article here: lnkd.in/eav3fG4b.

GT Stewart Solicitors is looking to recruit a Family Legal Secretary to join our Canterbury office. Find out more about the role here: gtstewart.co.uk/vacancies/fa....

GT Stewart Solicitors is looking to recruit two Family Paralegals to join our busy and expanding offices in Barnet and Canterbury on a permanent, full-time basis. FInd out more about the role here: gtstewart.co.uk/careers-with....

We represented our client in a successful unlawful eviction claim, which resulted in over £135,000 of damages being awarded. Our client was represented by Solicitor, Luke Sheldon. Read the full article here: gtstewart.co.uk/landlord-ord....

We represented a client who had been charged with two counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs, possession of criminal property, and driving without insurance, resulting in our client being sentenced to a financial penalty. Our client was represented by Sabrina Neves.

Today, our Family team in Birmingham took part in Christmas Jumper Day, one of Save the Children UK’s biggest annual fundraising events. Thank you to everyone who donated, and to our team for showing up in their most festive jumpers! christmas.savethechildren.org.uk/fundraising/....

We just wrapped up our 2025 Christmas Party on Friday! It was a great way to close another busy year and reflect on the dedication and hard work shown across the firm. We wish everyone a lovely Christmas and a happy New Year!

Last night, our team attended the Leadership, Influence & Inclusivity Awards to celebrate Alice See, Keiu Kikas, and Sabrina Neves who were shortlisted for this year’s Rising Star Award. It was a great opportunity to enjoy an evening celebrating emerging leaders in the legal profession.

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our annual Christmas Quiz last week. It was lovely to see so many colleagues from local practices, Chambers, Local Authorities, Cafcass and the Judiciary come together for a fun evening in support of this year’s chosen charity, Comfort Cases UK.

We represented a client whose joint enterprise murder conviction has been referred to the Court of Appeal by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC). This referral was secured following a new legal argument and psychiatric evidence. Read more here: gtstewart.co.uk/joint-enterp....

We are introducing the Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme as part of our wider development and training strategy. Supporting our staff to progress is a key part of our people plan and this apprenticeship offers a valuable route for team members to develop new skills. gtstewart.co.uk/solicitor-ap...

The 4ᵗʰ edition of Parole Board Hearings: Law and Practice is out now, authored by Hamish Arnott and Simon Creighton, Consultants at Bhatt Murphy, and Dr Laura Janes KC (Hon), Consultant Solicitor at GT Stewart Solicitors. Get your copy here: www.lag.org.uk/shop/book-ti.... #parole #law #practice

Well done to Nick De Freitas and Melanie Krudy, from our Criminal Defence team for receiving exceptional feedback from a client. Clients have frequently praised their professionalism and commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes. Read the testimonial here: gtstewart.co.uk/our-people/n....

Preparing for a Family Court Hearing? Here's what you need to know. Our Family team has put together a simple guide to help you understand what to expect and how to prepare for an upcoming family court hearing. Find out more here: gtstewart.co.uk/family-court...

Tomorrow, we will be hosting our annual Christmas Quiz, welcoming around 100 guests from local solicitors’ firms, chambers, local authorities, and courts for an evening of fun. All proceeds will go to Comfort Cases UK. If you would like to join us, RSVP to Sacha Hall at [email protected].

Deeming silence as acceptance for threshold? Todd Killeen discusses the recent Court of Appeal decision in Re D [2025] EWCA Civ 1362, which clarifies that parents’ silence cannot be treated as acceptance of threshold in s.31 Children Act 1989 proceedings. gtstewart.co.uk/deeming-sile....

We represented our client in two successful suitability reviews under s202 of the Housing Act 1996, which resulted in a direct offer of a secure council tenancy from Lambeth Council. Our client was represented by Solicitor, Thea Grattidge. Read more here: gtstewart.co.uk/direct-offer....

Our Family Team in Birmingham donated to the Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC) for their annual Christmas party. The FDAC hosts a party every year for the parents they work with, helping them create a more positive Christmas. We have supported many clients through the FDAC Court over the years.

Alex Pearson and Indiya Kainth visited Support Through Court, a charity that helps litigants in person, offering guidance on court processes and practical support throughout their case. They gained valuable exposure to Family matters here as volunteers which sparked their passion for Family Law.

We represented two children in complex adoption proceedings which concluded with the court determining that it was in the children’s best interests to be adopted, despite the progress made by their birth mother since the earlier Care and Placement orders were made. gtstewart.co.uk/adoption-pro...

Well done to Sarah Mossop, one of our highly experienced Housing Solicitors for receiving an outstanding review from a client: ‘‘From start to finish, Sarah was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive throughout my housing disrepair case.’’ Read more: gtstewart.co.uk/our-people/s....

We welcomed Ghazala Parveen as our new Prison Law Supervisor in Birmingham, bringing over 15 years of legal experience in Prison Law. Her passion for systemic change makes her a valuable addition and we’re delighted to have her strengthening our Prison Law team. gtstewart.co.uk/our-people/g....

Lisa Lovell is now Head of Prison Law at GT Stewart Solicitors. Lisa’s leadership and expertise in supporting vulnerable prisoners will be invaluable as she guides our Prison Law team forward. We’re excited to see the impact she will continue to make for our clients and the wider justice system.

We represented a child facing multiple serious charges. Following our representations, our client was granted bail and the offences of kidnap, coercive and controlling behaviour, threats to kill and malicious communications on evidential grounds were discontinued. gtstewart.co.uk/youth-court-...

We recently achieved a hard-won success, obtaining a discharge from Westminster Magistrates’ Court under the Extradition Act 2003, on the basis that extradition would be incompatible with our client’s Convention rights. Our client was represented by Kate Nichol. gtstewart.co.uk/extradition-....

We are pleased to share that Deepti Parmar, Specialist Caseworker in our Mental Health Department, will be beginning her Solicitor Apprenticeship with GT Stewart Solicitors! We wish Deepti every success as she takes this next step in her career. gtstewart.co.uk/our-people/d....

Our Family team in Birmingham had a fantastic night at Legal Eagles Quiz Night yesterday! The event brought together over 120 legal professionals for an evening of trivia and fundraising. Our team finished in the top 10 and were the fastest to answer on multiple occasions. Go team! #teamwork

Our Family team in Birmingham took part in Diwali with a wonderful celebration in the office.The team decorated the workspace, enjoyed delicious food and took the time to learn more about the 'festival of lights'. We wish everyone celebrating a bright and joyful Diwali.

We were instructed by a migrant, single mother in 2022 due to the unsuitability of her temporary accommodation. After years of our client persisting with her fight for suitable housing, she has finally moved into suitable council housing with her young daughter. gtstewart.co.uk/suitability-....

We had a fantastic day at the Kingston University Law Fair, meeting students eager to learn about a career in law. It was great to share more about the work we do at GT Stewart, and how we support aspiring lawyers on their journey into the profession. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand.

We are proud to announce that GT Stewart Solicitors’ newly established Extradition Team has been recognised in the Chambers and Partners UK 2026 Guide for its outstanding work in Extradition law. Band 3 - Extradition (UK-wide)

We are delighted to announce another year of success in the Chambers and Partners UK 2026 Guide, reflecting our Family team's commitment to providing compassionate, expert support to our clients even in the most challenging cases. Band 3 - Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters (UK-wide)