Stephenson Harwood

Stephenson Harwood is an international law firm, and we're committed to creating 'positive partnerships' with our clients. We represent listed and private companies, institutions and individuals, building lasting relationships to help them succeed in a complex and ever-changing world.

Our focus is on five core sectors: Energy Transition and Infrastructure, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Private Capital and Funds, Technology, and Transportation and Trade.

With more than 1,500 people, including 250+ partners, across 11 offices in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we combine deep legal capabilities and broad commercial expertise. We have also forged close ties with high quality law firms around the world, blending local knowledge with global savvy for clients in over 100 countries.

Stephenson Harwood Shanghai Representative Office can offer a 'one stop service' for Hong Kong and English law advice.  

Along with our colleagues in Hong Kong, the Shanghai team provides a comprehensive range of legal services to clients operating within Greater China including dispute resolution, corporate and commercial, outsourcing and technology, employment, finance, maritime, trade and offshore, projects and infrastructure, private wealth, real estate, regulatory compliance, and restructuring and insolvency.

Our dedicated lawyers represent Chinese corporates and state-owned enterprises, international banks, shipping, shipbuilding and trading companies across many industry sectors.

We are among the very few international law firms with a mainland China base and a truly global shipping practice, offering the full spectrum of shipping services.