Leading regional law firm, Gardner Leader, has appointed highly
experienced litigation lawyer, Harry Stewart-Moore, as a partner at the firm as
it looks to strengthen further its services to businesses and
individuals.
With over 15 years’ experience, Harry has practiced in both the High Court
and London Court of International Arbitration. He has an extensive knowledge of
commercial litigation, acting on shareholder and company disputes, insolvency
proceedings, contract claims, professional negligence claims, insurance
disputes, and property and construction disputes.
Harry previously held roles at city law firm Watson, Farley & Williams
before founding Stewart-Moore Solicitors Ltd in 2013, a specialist litigation
firm with a particular emphasis on work in commercial, sports, media and
gambling disputes.
He acted on behalf of high-rolling punter James Longley in his high court
claim against the owners of Paddy Power and represented ex-jockey Freddy
Tylicki in a successful ground-breaking claim against a fellow jockey for
negligent riding during a horse race. Harry also has a specialist knowledge of
banking and finance, charterparty and shipbuilding disputes, and disputes
within the energy sector.
Based out of the firm’s London office, Harry joins an expanding, highly
experienced team of legal professionals. Gardner Leader employs over 180 staff,
working across 12 specialist teams each dedicated to providing specific
services to businesses and to individuals. The firm has offices based
throughout the South-East, South-West and London.
On his appointment, partner in the dispute resolution team, Harry
Stewart-Moore said: 'I’m delighted to be part of the Gardner Leader team. I’m
hoping my experience practicing in some niche industries will help in further
strengthening the services and legal advice Gardner Leaders’ Dispute Resolution
team is able offer to its clients.'
Gardner Leader has been at the heart of the Thames Valley community for over
120 years, with offices in Newbury, Thatcham and Maidenhead. The firm has
tripled in size over the last ten years, expanding across the South of England,
with offices in London, Windsor, Oxford and, more recently, Swindon, following
its merger with standout commercial, corporate and real estate solicitors,
Clark Holt. The merger in 2021 helped Gardner Leader to reinforce its services
to businesses, and to compete against regional and city law firms.
On Harry’s appointment, Derek Rodgers, managing partner at Gardner Leader,
said: 'We’re delighted to add a partner of Harry’s ability to our growing team
of trusted advisors. Harry brings with him a wealth of experience, practicing
in some unique areas of law that will enable us to widen our services and the
support, advice, and peace of mind we offer to our business and private
clients.'
