Duncan has a specialist practice exclusively based upon the financial consequences of relationship breakdown (whether following marriage/divorce or unmarried cohabitation).You can contact me via the contact details in the introduction box above or message me here.Duncan's practice is centred on complex financial remedy proceedings usually involving: businesses, farms, inherited wealth, family trusts, assets held abroad, large pensions, significant Personal Injury awards, third parties claiming beneficial interests in matrimonial assets, and annulment of sham bankruptcies designed to defeat the other spouse's claim. This includes having a strong understanding of the application within the Family Court of the chancery principles.His practice in financial work includes cohabitation disputes between unmarried couples under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (‘TLATA’) and financial provision for children under Schedule 1 to the Children Act.The guides to the legal profession (Chambers & Partners and Legal 500) have listed Duncan as a leading barrister for matrimonial finance and TLATA, noting:- Chambers & Partners: "Duncan is a formidable tactician and advocate. He is phenomenal - incredibly intelligent and has an amazing ability to get to grips with cases."- Legal 500 (band 1): “He is an excellent advocate and provides extremely measured advice in conference. He brings strategic thinking to cases which he carries effectively from advice to court. This plays a key part in the excellent outcomes Duncan achieves for clients.”The guides in previous years said: "Specialises in high-value finance disputes... His ability to grasp facts and get a hold of the case is phenomenal", "He takes a firm but sensible approach to his cases and goes the extra mile", "A creative thinker", "quick thinking with a keen intellect", "he is very technical and very pleasant to work with. He is great in court and excellent with clients" and "Duncan puts the clients at ease with his calm manner. His client care skills are excellent".The guides have noted: "He is always a very sensible advocate. He always tries to find a solution but won't take the easy option, he takes the appropriate option", and "we try to get Duncan on board, especially on TOLATA cases, with which he is particularly good. The technicalities and procedures can get difficult and it's good to have someone you can rely on".Duncan practices through Duncan Maxwell Stewart LtdA limited company registered in England & Wales: 09448536. Authorised & regulated by the Bar Standards Board.