Roland Foord > Stephenson Harwood > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Led by the renowned Roland Foord, the well-established team at Stephenson Harwood frequently acts in the most important transactions and disputes for the key players in the market, and the group often works on matters with a significant cross-border dimension. Growth areas for the practice have included advising on Russian sanctions, Covid-19, cryptocurrency and NFTs. Clients stem from a wide variety of countries and range from auction houses and dealers, to museums and private collectors. Foord is a known name for his work on major disputes involving title and attribution issues, as well as his work regarding the sale and purchase of fine art. In addition, the group is adept at advising on issues relating to the export of art and looted art. Guy Harper is also sought after for his experience of handling claims relating to fine art.

Stephenson Harwood has an ‘excellent team which is fully committed to obtaining the best outcomes for their clients.’ The firm takes both claimant and defendant work and boasts a strong client roster, including KPMG, Deloitte, and BDO. Kate Cordery, ‘just the person you want to have by your side’, heads the practice alongside Roland Foord, who has deep experience in the professional services and fine art sectors. Helena Berman ‘combines technical expertise with dedication and supreme commercial judgement’ and has over twenty-five years of experience in both the claimant and defendant side of professional negligence. Adam Culy is another name to note.