About James
James Stewart is a Partner at Penningtons Manches Cooper and head of strategy for the family law team and co-head of the private wealth group. A collaborative family lawyer and family arbitrator (MCIArb), he specialises in complex international divorce, financial remedy and marital agreements. He is a Fellow of the IAFL, Visiting Professor at Ulster University, and general editor of the Blue Book (Family Law: A Global Guide, Thomson Reuters). Top ranked in Legal 500 (Hall of Fame) and Chambers (Band 1).
Areas of expertise
International Family Law
Financial Remedy
Marital Agreements
Child Relocation
Arbitration
Awards & recognition
Legal 500 Hall of Fame 2025
Chambers Band 1 2025
Chambers HNW Family Partner of the Year
Citywealth Family Lawyer of the Year – Gold
The Times Lawyer of the Week
Spear's 500 Top Recommended
Professional background
- Languages
- English
Regulatory information
SRA Regulated
SRA ID: 191698