William Saunders > Stephenson Harwood > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Stephenson Harwood‘s ‘great knowledge of the sector’ facilitates its handling of an array of both UK and offshore-domiciled listed funds matters, advising on prospective IPOs, fund mergers and fundraisings. On the regulatory front, the firm is advising on the FCA’s new consumer duty regime in addition to assisting clients with environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) reporting requirements. Leading the team is William Saunders, whose practice encompasses IPOs, shareholder matters and fund mergers. Alex Haynes assists fund managers with the launch of new investment vehicles in addition to advising on restructuring, while Carolyn Hall advises investment banks on the IPOs of closed-ended funds in addition to supporting restructurings and secondary transactions Nick Horton acts for investment managers on the launch of funds and also provides regulatory advice. Managing associate Kate Longman is also recommended.

Stephenson Harwood’s practice is led by veteran practitioner William Saunders, who acts for investment trusts, offshore funds and investment managers on investments into real estate assets and on the structuring and launch of investment vehicles. The team also advises on the acquisition and disposal of assets for investment vehicles. Alex Haynes is recommended for the formation and reorganisation of funds, as well as fundraising. Nick Horton was promoted to partner in May 2022.