John Cahill
Managing Partner and a senior partner in the Personal Injury Department, Stewarts Law LLP
Specialisation
John took over the role of managing partner in 2000, ten years after he co-founded the Firm. His objective in 2000 was to refocus the Firm and thereby create a firm specialising in high-value complex disputes only.
Today, Stewarts Law is a Top 100 Firm and the largest litigation only Firm in the UK.
John is frequently described as the "architect" of the current Stewarts Law business model. His experience (over 25 years) of dealing with a wide range of complex civil disputes has informed the Firm's choice of specialist litigation areas and supported the promotion and growth of the Firm.
Although not now an active fee earner, John is a member of all Departmental Risk Assessments committees which decide whether or not to accept instruction on a case if it is to be funded on a contingent or conditional fee basis. Correct litigation risk assessment at the outset, has been and will continue to be a key component of the Firm's success. John is also keen to ensure that underlying the success of individual practice areas a system of sound overall management prevails. In 2010 Stewarts Law was delighted to see this "fundamental" acknowledged when it was voted Best Managed Professional Firm by MPF European Practice Management.
In the last five years, John has spearheaded the launch of the Firm's Divorce, Aviation, Commercial Litigation, Employment and Antitrust litigation Departments.
Memberships / Roles
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA);
Founder of the Forum of Complex Injury Lawyers (FOCIS);
Accredited mediator;
The American Association for Justice;
Fellow of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers;
Governor of Sandroyd School, Dorset.
Directorships
Various Stewarts Law related companies;
Sandroyd Trust Limited.
Career
Qualified as a solicitor in 1985. Articled at Kingsford Dorman, Lincolns Inn. Newly Qualified at Herbert Oppenheimer. Solicitor with Clark Willmott, London office. Founding Partner of Stewarts Law in 1990.
Personal
Educated at the Oratory School, Woodcote and Bristol Polytechnic. Leisure interests include fly fishing, gardening, golf, swimming and, when the "roundabout" stops drinking red wine. Member of the St James and Hurlingham Clubs. Married to Victoria with two daughters. Resides in London and Wiltshire.