Stuart Walter

With over two decades of extensive legal experience, Stuart Walter serves as Principal at Strongman & Crouch. Before joining the firm in 2025, Stuart practised as a partner and principal in leading national firms, honing his skills in commercial disputes and insolvency. His legal acumen is distinguished by his adept management of significant litigation, including group proceedings, as well as disputes and appeals within superior courts and tribunals. Stuart is particularly adept at advising private business owners, key decision-makers, and family offices, skilfully guiding them through intricate disputes, litigation, negotiations, and regulatory and disciplinary enforcement matters. His clientele often includes accountants, auditors, financial advisors, and business clients dealing with investigations and actions initiated by major regulatory bodies such as ASIC, IBAC, the Tax Practitioners Board, and the Company Auditors Disciplinary Board. His expertise extends to applications for review at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT), now known as the Australian Review Tribunal (ART). Moreover, Stuart provides valuable counsel to professionals and their firms regarding partner transitions, internal disputes, and conflicts with clients. His practice is diverse, covering sectors such as agribusiness, manufacturing, financial and professional services, technology, and property development. Stuart has developed notable expertise in resolving complex succession issues and irreparable breakdowns in business relationships, whether within private and family businesses, joint ventures, or trusts. His proficiency in safeguarding owner value against challenges like shareholder oppression, breaches of director duties, fraud, and issues surrounding confidential information and asset protection is well recognised. Stuart’s formidable market reputation is underscored by his accolades, including recognition in Legal 500 and Best Lawyers, affirming his standing as a respected figure in the legal community.