Stephenson Harwood > London, England > Firm Profile

‘The team were very responsive and proactive when engaging on a proposed transaction. They demonstrated excellent sector and market knowledge and I would highly recommend them.’

‘Incredibly easy to speak to and have practical discussions on all aspects of a transaction. They are highly capable at breaking down technical legal matters into simple terms whilst taking a commercial approach when applying their knowledge.’

‘Great people, professional and fun to work with.’

‘A very experienced team with a strong track record. Their stand out skill is coordinating large set piece disputes and long term campaigns.’

‘Ros Prince, Priya Grigoriadis and Alan Bercow are the key partners. The house style is notable for being pragmatic, realistic and capable of dealing with the most difficult claims with the minimum of drama.’

‘Stephenson Harwood are committed to achieving the goals of their clients, giving the right advice efficiently and effectively. Stephenson Harwood provide a far-reaching international service, but not compromising on the importance of local expertise and culture.’

‘Alan Bercow, Ros Prince and Priya Grigoriadis have worked hard as a great team to deliver the best for their clients. Priya is absolutely a rising star, providing excellent advice and service levels for her clients. Ros is a market leader when it comes to civil fraud; she knows the needs of her clients and is extremely hands-on.’

‘The team has unparalleled experience across the whole range of fraud litigation – and all related aspects of commercial litigation generally. They are a true Rolls-Royce outfit.’

‘Ros Prince is enormously savvy and clever. She also leads the team with boundless energy. Priya Grigoriadis has recently been promoted to Partner, and has slotted right in as one of the leading fraud litigators in London.’

‘Alan Bercow is a senior statesman in this area, and deservedly so. Calm and cunning, he makes a difficult opponent and a great leader of his teams. Priya Grigoriadis is a brand-new partner who much deserves her recent promotion: she is a class act, who works hard, has excellent tactical nous, and who manages teams, including counsel, with skill, humour and care.’

‘Ros Prince – formidable, competent, caring, commercial. Alan Bercow – highly experienced.’

‘The team led by Emma Skakle is very focused and efficient. They bring stability and predictability to the relationship with the clients. The replies are always timely and the quality of the advice is top level.’

‘Emma Skakle is a top partner in the field of commodities trading and arbitration.’

‘Stephenson Harwood has deep legal and industry-specific expertise in commodities and shipping.’

‘Jonathan Spearing: He provides concise and pragmatic legal advice. His turnaround time is second to none and he is very cost-effective.’

‘Service of the firm is really outstanding: quick response, deep knowledge of the market and great authority in the legal issues involved. Great in advicing the client.’

‘Peter Bennett. Really an expert in this area, particularly skilled in arbitration strategy and tactics; always available, reliable and – above all – effective, he conducts all the trial phases with precision and appropriateness.’

‘Advice that does not need to be translated for management. Quick to understand all the ins-and-outs of a case. Excellent value for money.’

‘Emma Skakle is a thoughtful, hands-on partner who is very commercial in her approach to resolving disputes. She has long-standing experience in the commodities space and related areas such as shipping.’

‘We get outstanding client care. As a team, they understand our business and have strong relationships with the Bar.’

‘Experienced fusion of pensions and professional negligence experience.’

‘Helena Berman and Chris Edwards-Earl have a great approach to seeking innovative solutions to resolve issues. They also have a great capacity to explain and summarise complex legal issues and thus interact effectively with trustee boards.’

‘Stephenson Harwood are the strongest commercial pensions practice in the UK. They combine a deep knowledge of law with unparalleled commercial acumen.’

‘Chris Edwards-Earl  is a rising star in the pensions litigation world being hardworking, intelligent and having good judgement.’

‘Chris Edwards-Earl is a very impressive litigation lawyer. He combines an excellent capability to determine the commercials of a case with a superb capability to determine legal tactics.’

‘An all-round excellent team which is packed full of talent. They are totally committed to their clients’ objectives and routinely deliver brilliant outcomes.’

‘Helena Berman is a brilliant lawyer who combines technical expertise, tactical nous, dedication and originality. You would not want to be against her.’

‘Great knowledge of the sector.’

‘Always available.’

‘The best closed-ended funds team in the London market.’

‘Alex Haynes is a trusted, long-standing adviser.’

‘Excellent team with relevant experience at all levels.’

‘Partners are responsive, and the associates are of high quality.’

‘Excellent sector knowledge combined with sensible, commercial advice.’

‘Team is diverse with low turnover.’

‘A seasoned and well-appointed team, led by the great Roland Foord. A high-end commercial firm that offers art law expertise is a rare asset – and Stephenson Harwood have it in spades. Especially strong on authenticity disputes involving works of art and anything that affects the big art auction houses’.

‘Roland Foord is one of the few undeniable experts in this field, with enormous experience to draw from. Jo Jones has done fine work as a highly intelligent junior’.

‘Stephenson Harwood has for many decades now been a leader in the art law field. It provides advice to international auction houses, galleries and collectors. Its major strength is that it has extensive experience in and knowledge of the art business’.

‘Its advice is always practical, uncomplicated and relevant’.

‘Stephenson Harwood feels like an extension of my in-house team. Roland Foord is at the heart of the SH team. His knowledge is quite simply unrivalled. He has great judgment and is a strategic thinker. He is my go-to lawyer for complex issues. He also has a client friendly easy manner which makes him a pleasure to work with’.

‘They are a truly international operation with full service capabilities covering many important areas of legal advice. Guy Harper: responsive, service orientated with formidable litigation skills and knowledge of the art market’.

‘Roland Foord: deep understanding of the component sectors of the international art market and an unrivalled network of contacts. Depth of experience gives him an unrivalled knowledge and set of experiences on which to draw. Charming and extremely discrete. A true professional’.

‘As an all service law firm they have specialist teams to advise on different areas relevant to art and cultural property. Alan Ward, the partner on the regulatory side, is excellent. He is responsive and very knowledgeable as well as having in-depth knowledge of the art market.’

‘The team give exceptional advice and I use them frequently. They give constructive, creative and innovative advice. They think outside the box. Jon Conder is an exceptionally safe pair of hands and I would recommend time and time again’.

‘The team works closely with other practices within the firm and can really offer full-service assistance. SH people are approachable and have an accurate yet practical approach to matters.’

‘Michael Rutili is pragmatic, technically knowledgeable and has great language skills. We greatly trust his ability to understand matters and foresee and prevent any complications down the line. He is our first port of call whenever matters involve tax or succession planning’.

‘Every excellent team has an excellent leader and James Quarmby’s down to earth, approachable yet highly professional style permeates through the entire team. The sheer expertise and years of experience across the team members, along with the global reach with partners worldwide, makes this firm stand out’.

‘James Quarmby is at the top of his game – his differentiator is that although he is technically brilliant, he speaks plainly and not in legal jargon. This makes him extremely approachable and means the advice he gives is always clear and easily understood’.

‘Emily Osborne’s knowledge of the law is unrivalled. She is conscientious and has great attention to detail; this coupled with her very friendly manner makes her stand out from others’.

‘Beatrice Puoti’s understanding of cross border succession laws is unique – she is the only lawyer I know who can write a Will across jurisdictions. Coupled with this expertise is a truly lovely person, who is extremely approachable and professional’.

‘Jon Conder is simply first class. Excellent lawyer across a range of PC tax issues. Beatrice Puoti is superb on cross border succession, excellent with clients and client service is second to none‘.

‘Strong industry leading rail practice, well supported by ancillary other practice areas with specialist rail knowledge (such as real estate, commercial litigation)’.

‘Suzanne Tarplee is always on hand to provide best-in-class advice no matter how demanding the time scales have been. By embracing the people and culture of us a client, Suzanne has been unmatched in her ability to understand and deliver tailored legal advice to our needs’.

‘Suzanne Tarplee – incredibly passionate about her work and supporting the rail sector, she is extremely commercially minded and understands the issues that are important and thinks outside of the box. A trusted pair of hands that will always deliver’.

‘The SH has many years of experience in their team. Understanding not just the legal aspects of the industry but also have a good engineering and operational understanding’.

‘The Partners and Associates that we work with are committed, hard working and understanding of the complexities of our business. The stand out individuals that work with us are Tammy Samuel, Suzanne Tarplee and Caroline Hooton’.

‘Suzanne Tarplee is very approachable and deals with everything very calmly and with a minimum of fuss’.

‘Tammy Samuel – amazing client management and business awareness. Caroline Hooton – incredible depth of technical knowledge’.

‘Encyclopaedic knowledge of the rail industry. Passionate and engaged. Always feels like they are on our team’.

‘Justin McClelland is strategic, thinking several steps ahead, and also pragmatic and empathetic. Have used him for many years and wouldn’t go elsewhere.’

‘Very strong team; short turn-around time for important works; flexible invoicing. I personally work regularly with Alan Ward; very professional and he delivers prompt service at all times!’

‘Justin Mcclelland, Alan Ward and the wider team are outstanding professionals, enormously talented and show full dedication. They work tirelessly, are highly intelligent, objective and straight-talking. They are very impressive in their technical knowledge and level of detail, giving them the ability to deal appropriately with the most complex areas. ’

‘One of the best firms for regulatory disciplinary work. Has handled important and complex financial services cases for individuals and firms, including the most high profile cases in the Upper Tribunal.’

‘Sean Jeffrey is an exceptional partner and skilled at leading and managing a team, reassuring a client and making a team work together.’

‘Stephenson Harwood make an extremely effective team. The regulatory knowledge we have benefitted from is excellent.’

‘Sean Jeffrey is a razor-sharp, insightful and trustworthy lawyer who fully appreciates commercial context and uses this to deliver the right advice. He is a highly valued partner to the organisation and wise counsel. He goes above and beyond to make himself available.’

‘Justin McClelland is absolutely outstanding. Sure-footed and with a perfect grasp of the legal, regulatory and procedural issues, he gives practical advice at all stages of an investigation or regulatory procedure. He’s also highly accessible, never lets himself get ahead of his client and has complete integrity.’

‘The team are really experienced and technically excellent. They are responsive and diligent.’

‘Richard Garcia is a knowledgeable partner who is on top of the issues and will seek to go the extra miles for his clients.’

‘Sue Millar is a force of nature. The inspiring leader and brilliant litigator Stephen Ashley is an extremely clever and astute lawyer.’

‘Genevieve Quierin is an absolute star with a remarkable appetite for detail while maintaining a clear sense of overall strategy.’

‘Stephenson Harwood is a premier city firm outstanding in all departments no doubt, but I have particular experience of them in commercial litigation, sanctions and banking.’

‘Clever, thoughtful people. Very responsive and down to earth. They make you feel like you’re their most important client, even though they must have many more.’

‘Genevieve Quierin stands out as a first-rate lawyer.’

‘Sue Millar and Stephen Ashurst are stand out practitioners – responsive, strategic and technically excellent.’

‘Genevieve Quierin is a superstar: a brilliant litigator, savvy strategist and a superb communicator, who is also genuinely lovely person.’

‘An excellent team with a relentless focus on getting clients results. Excellent on legal strategy and maintaining a clear perspective on the key issues in litigation.’

‘Genevieve Quierin is an absolute star with a remarkable appetite for detail while maintaining a clear sense of overall strategy.’

‘Gen Quierin is extremely responsive, thoughtful, and does a great job in leading the team. She understands our industry, the complexities of the case, and is readily accessible.’

‘Stephenson Harwood have built an excellent relationship with us. The pensions team are responsive, contribute well to meetings, provide trusted advice, and bring in specialists when required from the wider team, for example on issues related to data protection.’

‘Naeem Noor, well supported by the wider team, provides excellent day-to-day support. Philip Goodchild is always available when strategic issues need to be addressed.’

‘Practical and sensible advice given, with a deep knowledge of the scheme.’

‘I have found Stephenson Harwood to be very adept at dealing with various scenarios the Sponsor has tabled. They have led us through some really complex times, and I have found that their flexibility and understanding of our position very refreshing.’

‘I have had a great deal of support from Stephen over the past year. He is always willing to explain complex matters in layman’s terms and ensures that our trustee board are aware of the pros and cons of decisions we have to take.’

‘Stephen Richards is one of the most pragmatic, commercial and thorough lawyers in the industry.’

‘There is always good experience and knowledge within the team that we deal with and they are always very good at problem solving challenges the scheme faces.’

‘I have worked with Stephen Richards and Chris Edwards Earl. Stephen is bright and thoughtful with excellent judgement and a good way with clients. Chris is hardworking and intelligent with a charming manner.’

‘Philip Prowse and Jameel Tarmohamed are experienced commodities trade finance partners. They understand the issues faced by commodity traders and provide valued support.’

‘They have excellent breadth and depth of knowledge in the shipping sector.’

‘Combining exceptional technical and commercial knowledge of the shipping industry, the team provides pragmatic and solutions-oriented advice.’

‘Jon Cripps is practical with a wealth of knowledge for complex back leverage financings.’

‘Jon Cripps is highly responsive to client requests and fully engaged throughout the projects. He has exceptional specialist knowledge on complex structures (including JOLCOs).’

‘Shaun Park always delivers a great service and is available to answer any questions.’

‘Dora Mace-Kokota’s  perfect knowledge of the industry is extremely valuable as she will find compromising, creative and pragmatic solutions.’

‘Rebecca Garner can speak French when negotiating the purchase of our aircraft in France and Rebecca is the only lawyer we know who can do the physical and practical due diligence when checking over the aeroplane herself inside and out – quite a remarkable eye for detail!’

‘Kate Cordery is just fantastic, insightful, pragmatic and strategic. Just the person you want to have by your side.’

‘Heavy hitting and well resourced’

‘Great team, with super strength in depth.’

‘The team really understand what is needed for an accountancy firm in terms of the various risk considerations, and they are all very proactive and helpful.’

‘Adam Culy is very easy to work with as he is personable, particularly knowledgeable in relation to in-house accountancy matters, and is a great person to lead the case.’

‘The firm puts together teams of excellent lawyers with the right mix of subject matter expertise for the particular case. Very wide experience of all kinds of commercial disputes.’

‘Outstanding client care from our two relationship partners. I feel this firm treats us as a priority.’

‘An all round excellent team which is fully committed to obtaining the best outcomes for their clients.’

‘Jenny McKeown is an absolute superstar, and a really big name in the industry. She has brilliant instincts and offers a brilliant service to clients. One of those individuals who, despite their formidable reputation, is also genuinely lovely to work with. A fantastic leader.’

‘Jenny McKeown works incredibly hard and evidently inspires great loyalty from her team, who are totally devoted to their clients and live and breathe their work. They are also immense fun to work with. Peter Gillis is a star of the future. Super bright but down to earth. Maria Chami is a notable junior. A team with real flair and total handful for any opposition.’

‘Helena Berman has from the very start demonstrated a sharp mind, a keen focus on strategies, and always remained mindful of costs whilst carefully dissecting information as it was received.’

‘This is a supremely impressive team. They are lead from the top by very strong, hands-on leaders and the strength and depth amongst the juniors is superb.’

‘Peter Gillis has really stepped up to the plate in this practice. He is respected by the senior partners in the practice and gives good solid advice. He is a partner in the making.’

‘Jenny McKeown is the driving force behind this team. Intelligent and hardworking, she is good with people.’

‘Jenny McKeown is a brilliant trusts litigator who immediately grasps the central issues in a case, identifies the route forward and delivers the best outcome for her clients.’

‘Helena Berman brings great legal expertise, significant disputes experience and tactical awareness. Fights all the way to obtain the best results for her clients. Peter Gillis is a superb all-round lawyer who combines legal intellect with great dedication.’

‘Communication by SH was very detailed and complete. Contact was very responsive.’

‘Contacts are knowledgeable and professional.’

‘The team at SH Legal is very good. They have good knowledge and experience of the subject matter.’

‘All worked very well and deserve full credit.’ 

‘Consistency of their approach is key.’

‘Excellent communicators and prompt with support.’

‘Very astute, commercial and focused. A lot of depth in the team with a wide range of complementary skills. Experts in their field, and absolutely the best litigation team in London.’

‘Paul Phillips is a luminary in his field – passionate about his cases and very commercially astute.’

‘A large law firm, with a strong and talented shipping law team. ‘

‘The firm is definitely the first port of call for any shipowner, charterer or commodity trader who has found themselves in a legal storm.’

‘Kirsty MacHardy is a very capable and experienced shipping lawyer. Kirsty has an intimate knowledge and understanding of the commercial workings of a charterparty and the way it interacts with the law.’

‘Stephenson Harwood are one of the best law firms in the maritime sector.’

‘Nikki Chu has the capacity to delve to the bottom of the legal issues at hand. She would leave no stone unturned to research all the available authorities and academic writings, and to consider the matter from all possible angles.’

‘Very experienced team that has been crucial in urgent situations.’

‘Kirsty MacHardy – Very sharp, quick to grasp all the issues and provide strong legal advice within any required timeframe, yet tempered with a keen awareness of the commercial issues.’

‘The marine team have an excellent knowledge of the sector and the experience to help us in finding solutions to complex cases. The depth of experience exceeds that in peers.’

‘Great team. Highly collaborative and responsive to client needs.’

‘Dan Holland is great to work with, highly experienced and able to provide pragmatic commercial advice as well as sound legal advice.

‘Chloe Haywood is a very experienced lawyer, she is very responsive and collaborative.’

‘They provide a personalised service. They become very familiar with your business and know what you need. They provide a great billing arrangement whereby if the retainer hours are not used they will roll those over to the next month. They have a good mix of young associates to gain experience.’

‘Dan Holland- exceptional. So responsive and nothing is a problem. Bobbie Bickerton- up-and-coming associate – work is in a safe pair of hands.’

‘Duncan Stiles and Zoe Yuile led the deal team for Stephenson Harwood. They were exceptional in every way. They had great availability, were very smart, very experienced, and very pleasant to work with.’

‘Malcolm MacDougall is a fantastic partner. He is extremely active across deals and has been integral in the transformation of the firm’s PE corporate offering over the last few years into one of the go-to lawyers in the space. He’s brought together a strong team of associates and is well liked as a leader internally, as well as hugely respected as a lawyer externally – which is in line with his character and capability respectively.’

‘Isaac Paine is definitely a stand-out of the associates. Extremely knowledgeable, with an outstanding way of explaining options both internally and in negotiations.’

‘Malcolm MacDougall is exceptional in the way in which he engages with clients and with counterparties. His experience, his intellect, his energy and his positive demeanour give everyone involved in a corporate transaction process confidence in achieving good outcomes efficiently.’

‘Adam Crossley is very commercial, effective and responsive. Is able to educate in a pleasant and clear manner.’

‘Chris Manning has significant transaction experience and gives well informed and well judged advice, again, always with a focus on excellent service levels. He is a pleasure to work with and a very capable lawyer and we hope will stay in the UK buyout market for many more years to come.’

‘The team are highly responsive, knowledgeable and professional. They have acted for us on both buy side and sell side engagements and always provide excellent advice.’

‘Jonathan Pittal is excellent: he has a wealth of experience, he quickly gets to grips with complexity, he offers solutions, and is definitely a highly valued and trusted adviser.

‘Emily Davies is an absolute star: commercial, clear, thorough, and very pleasant to deal with.’

‘John Meehan is excellent; commercial, accessible, and great to work with.’

‘Unparalleled experience in the team, excellent in assisting with complex and contentious situations.’

‘Jon Proctor and Jayesh Patel provide a wealth of knowledge that in my opinion is second-to-none in the market. Years of experience means that their advice is considered, sound and wholly reliable.’

‘Guy Harper: Impressive and engaged partner with a sound commercial mind. Richard Garcia has a tremendous grasp of complex financial agreements and disputes relating to them.’

‘An excellent team with a relentless focus on getting clients results. Excellent on legal strategy and maintaining a clear perspective on the key issues in litigation.’

‘Genevieve Quierin is an absolute star with a remarkable appetite for detail while maintaining a clear sense of overall strategy.’

‘Donna Newman and Adam Polonsky are excellent leaders of a litigation team and relentless hunting down results.’

‘Very talented team, diverse, forward looking with specialist expertise in areas such as sanctions with exceptional knowledge of unusual jurisdictions.’

‘Sue Millar is a force of nature: inspiring leader and brilliant litigator Stephen Ashley is an extremely clever and astute lawyer.’

‘Richard Garcia, Sue Millar and Stephen Ashley are excellent in this field.’

‘Richard Garcia is excellent- well informed and incisive, and very good at handling different specialities within matters (for example public international law in a banking context).’

‘Sue Millar and Stephen Ashley have encyclopaedic knowledge of sanctions.’

‘The team has an outstanding reputation.’

‘Rovine Chandrasekera stands out for his excellent knowledge of international award/judgment enforcement issues, which is based on genuine practical experience of successful enforcement actions across the globe.’

‘Kamal Shah and Richard Garcia – very experienced litigators in this field with great attention to detail. Ben Sigler is also an excellent lawyer.’

‘The level of communication and attention to detail is always outstanding.’

‘Kamal Shah is a high-quality professional with a strong skill set, and the team is appropriately staffed and always delivers on time, despite short notice and pressing deadlines.’

‘The team of both partners and juniors were responsive and helpful with all of our enquiries. Compared to other firms, they were more thoughtful and understanding of our specific commercial needs.’

‘Richard Freedman was fantastic throughout our engagement. He has a really nuanced understanding of the unique challenges facing a truly global organisation. Richard understands complex matters quickly and is able to provide unrivalled advice immediately.’

‘The Stephenson Harwood team is exceptionally strong, and has consistently remained so over many years, driven by the superb leadership of Paul Reeves.’

‘Paul Reeves is without doubt one of the most talented employment lawyers in the country. He leads a brilliant team by example. He combines outstanding client engagement with close detail to the specifics of every case.’ 

‘Good knowledge of the market, and regularly deals with high-value, high-quality cases.’

‘Paul Reeves is tenacious and really brings the fight for clients whilst remaining commercially astute as to strategic calls in the litigation.’

‘The team forms a good rapport immediately which allows internal and external teams to work seamlessly. SH listens, responds and challenges accordingly. Excellent support.’

‘Develops a good rapport immediately. Ability to have honest responses to challenges. Respectful and engaging.’

‘The team has particular expertise in developing and negotiating service contracts within the biologics life sciences industry.’

‘Dan Holland has extensive experience both with US and UK companies in the biologics contract manufacturing sector.’

‘The entire group is outstanding. They are always extremely quick, up to speed and ready to build a tailor-made team according to the case at hand. We appreciate their excellent understanding of the industry.’

‘Rob Jacob and Alexandra Pygall are both excellent.’

‘Alexandra Pygall is great and has a combination of litigation and contracting experience.’

‘Naomi Leach – it’s helpful to have her tech and data privacy experience.’

‘Sophie Schultz has been able to give clear and pragmatic advice on all aspects of our dispute so that they can easily be understood by individuals not accustomed to dealing with lawyers in a protracted dispute.’

‘The team are experts in their field with readily available knowledge. Sophie Schultz and Andrew Bambury were excellent in their approach to a sensitive subject and provided calm and reasoned reassurance throughout the workstream to a good conclusion.’

‘Sophie Schultz and Andrew Bambury are a great team and provided clear effective advice on a complex legal matter for us.’

‘Andrew Bambury is an absolute pleasure to deal with. Not unnecessarily combative but assertive when necessary. Clear, pragmatic and sensible advice is provided in a timely manner and on budget.’

‘Andrew Myers is one of the best in the business: super bright, resourceful and experienced.’

‘This team packs a punch. They only have quality lawyers; each and every one of them has star quality. I know for a fact that the reputation of Andrew Myers precedes him and a receipt of a letter with his name on it leaves the other side with a sense of foreboding.’

‘Stephenson Harwood are strong players in this field, offering clients a committed, efficient service with all-round legal expertise.’

‘Andrew Myers leads the property litigation team. He brings years of experience and an ability to approach cases from every angle.’

‘The team led by Justin McClelland has an extraordinary combination of detailed knowledge and the ability to bring a fresh and questioning perspective to every topic. Quite often very experienced lawyers can be a bit casual, or at least appear to be, in their analysis of new situations, having seen so much. Justin  thinks through everything de novo.’

‘Alan Ward – intelligent, strategic, hardworking with a great knowledge of the investigatory landscape.’

‘Excellent spread of corporate crime advice and experience.’

‘Justin McClelland is an outstanding investigations defence lawyer, with true international legal experience and expertise. Ellen Gallagher is exceptionally well prepared in front of regulators and tribunals.’

‘An excellent team for transactional IP. They have expertise in all aspects of IP law, with an unusual expertise in plant variety law.’

‘Alexandra Pygall is client focused, with commercial advice. She has a great knowledge of the law and uses that in a way that is extremely helpful to her clients.’

‘Pure excellence. I am always very pleased with the collaboration with the team of SH, either as the instructed party or the instructing party.’

‘Always available and always with clear advices based on thorough understanding of the legal and commercial context of the relevant matter.’

‘Really strong commercially focused advice delivered efficiently and at good value. Good knowledge of complex areas of law.’

‘Alexandra Pygall is a highly experienced IP specialist, with a scientific background – she understands the issues we face. Her advice is clear. She has a pragmatic, commercial approach to contracting.’

‘Rob Jacob is one of the best in London.’

‘Naomi Leach has a good mix of commercial, data privacy and tech experience. Laura Elliott is a dependable and unflappable associate.’

‘Stephenson Harwood offer a friendly, tight-knit team who are a pleasure to work with. They attract and keep hold of their high profile clients for a reason.’

‘Rob Jacob has extensive experience of trade mark litigation and consistently offers valuable contributions to litigation strategy, keeping an eye on the bigger picture.’

‘Laura Elliott is very responsive and efficient and has good judgment.’

‘The whole team is very responsive. They have good lawyers following each file closely.’

‘Rob Jacob is a very experienced lawyer on IP issues, especially the non-traditional trade marks. Always responsive.’

‘The Stephenson Harwood team is our go-to partner for IP litigation, and they are someone we always want on our side. From a practical perspective, Stephenson Harwood’s ability to distil complex contentious proceedings into manageable and client-friendly advice allows us to give our clients a real edge in litigation.’

‘The whole team is reliable and responsive. Rob Jacob’s litigation strategy and coordination is highly recommended, and puts clients at ease. There are no surprises with Rob, and clients always welcome his straight talking and pragmatic approaches to cases.’

‘Managing associate Joshua Cunnington and associate Laura Elliott are always on hand to offer timely and pragmatic advice, and a seamless service across the team. You are in safe hands with partners or associates.’

‘John Meehan really knows his stuff – commercial, accessible and great to work with.’

‘Justin McClelland is an excellent solicitor with very good judgment and extremely measured. He has a good manner with clients and is very committed.’

‘This is a very strong and prestigious team, it has excellent individuals who can draw on the vast knowledge of the wider firm.’

‘Alan Ward is a standout performer who has an exceptional grasp of the law and approaches each case with tenacity.’

‘Strong department with a number of excellent partners.’

‘Alan Ward is a wonderful new partner at this firm. He has an easy touch with clients and is well-liked by all those he represents. He is remarkably hard working and understands the nuances of all the cases he is instructed in.’

‘Supremely talented team of individuals who work tirelessly to achieve the very best outcome tor the client.’

‘Alan Ward, a truly exceptional individual who goes the extra mile for his clients. Forward looking and thoroughly prepared, Alan ensures he is ahead of the game in every respect.’

‘Alan Ward is an excellent, hardworking, smart lawyer.’

‘The team is very professional and well versed in international arbitration.’

‘Excellent teams with the right level of seniority allocated to the work in hand.‘

‘Rovine Chandrasekera stands out for his excellent knowledge of international award/judgment enforcement, which is based on genuine practical experience in successful enforcement actions across the globe.’

‘Rovine Chandrasekera is a pragmatic and smart thinker.’

‘Kamal Shah is well connected and a seasoned figure on the arbitration market.’

‘Kamal Shah deservedly has a strong reputation. He is commercially astute and understands the importance of local context.’

‘Jide Adesokan is a new and energetic partner with excellent strategic sense.’

‘Afolarin Awosika deserves praise for his standout dedication and judgement – he goes above and beyond for clients consistently.’

‘Excellent understanding of share plans and how companies can get the most out of their use.’

‘Nicholas Stretch is very likable and his experience is exceptional. He is a joy to work with.’

‘The team at Stephenson Harwood is knowledgeable, practical and very responsive. Extremely easy to work with and proactive in getting in touch about potential changes.’

‘Nicholas Stretch is extremely approachable, a pleasure to work with – he simplifies the complex area of share incentives.’

‘The team’s high level of collaboration provides flexibility to their clients.’

‘Alex Davis’ approach is always commercial and imaginative.’

‘Ivan Valkov’s dedication to a case is excellent. He is incredibly knowledgeable and a trusted contact.’

‘Joe O’Keeffe has been involved in the marine insurance market for a long time has a great reputation here.’

I was very impressed with the thoughtfulness, responsiveness and practical understanding of Mateusz Bek.’

‘Good experience and strength in-depth.’

‘William Saunders is exceptionally bright and a commercial.’

‘The team has an excellent understanding of the key legal and commerical issues across all of the major infrastructure sectors. A strong partner led team is supported by excellent associates. Extremely approachable and easy to work with.’

‘Jonathan Cripps has an encyclopedic knowledge of infrastructure and is highly respected in the market. He is extremely commercial and easy to deal with. Phil Harris has excellent technical knowledge.’

‘For me, the thing that distinguishes the team is the active listening. There are lots of firms with comparable PFI experience. However, this team is the one that listens best to what I need as a client. Knowledge of PFI, commercial projects etc is no good if it is not tailored to meet the needs of the client/ the particular situation.’

‘Rebecca Carter provides excellent customer care. As well as having a wealth of knowledge and experience she is also very personable and caring. Phil Harris also knows his stuff. He is pragmatic and gets the job done.’

‘The team blends specialism with general business acumen when dealing clients. They deal with specific challenges and problems yet bring solutions that contribute to the success of an objective rather than it becoming a distraction.’

‘Jonathan Cripps, Rebecca Carter and Phil Harris all go above and beyond the call of duty. They have a deep understanding of specific requirements as well as ensuring that the wider impact of projects is taken into consideration without losing sight of the objective.’

‘There is close and detailed attention to the issue we face and a willingness to come up with solutions.’

‘Stephenson Harwood has provided a first-class service. The team has been exemplary in their dedication, enthusiasm, and professionalism.’

‘Stephenson Harwood has provided a first-class service in our complex project. The team has been exemplary in their dedication, enthusiasm, and professionalism.’

Rebecca Carter and associates Richard Pike, Phil Harris and Jenna Plush have provided an outstanding all-round service. Their knowledge, commitment and responsiveness has made them stand out from other firms in this sector.’

‘Stephenson Harwood are unique in the green hydrogen space. They are well-positioned to do first-of-a-kind hydrogen contract, backed by a strong projects and energy practice. They have a strong understanding of the commercial challenges facing the UK hydrogen market and are proactive at addressing them.’

‘The team offers added value through their UK hydrogen market quarterly updates and publications on government initiatives.’

‘Cathal Leigh-Doyle has a comprehensive understanding of the commercial challenges and opportunities facing the UK hydrogen market.’

‘Jonathan Cripps is an experienced, knowledgeable, and highly dependable advisor with the ability to solve complicated issues in the hydrogen sector.’

‘David Sinclair is an excellent commercial property lawyer. He has a wealth of experience and his reputation as a top lawyer is fully justified.’

‘Stephenson Harwood is a respected firm within the commercial property sector.’

‘Our main exposure is to David Sinclair. He cares about what we want to do, and we always feel he has our needs at heart.’

‘A nice team to deal with.’

‘Bringing in David Sinclair has further improved the strength and depth within the team’

‘Simon Brading gets things done without any fuss and is super-responsive.

‘SHL has a diverse team that specialises in many areas such as key real estate acquisitions. On construction matters. SHL has a vast range of experts who they are able to draw upon internally and are able to offer advice and guidance in some of the most complex matters.’

‘SHL are consistent in its approach. SHL are very open, honest and will share its thoughts on the “pros and cons” of any matter. We have worked with them on a number of large and small complex matters, with positive success on every occasion.’

‘Charlotte Thomas is committed to delivering to timescales every time.’

‘Very knowledgeable and personable team who often make time to deal with last minute or urgent matters and provide very clear legal advice whilst also considering business requirements.’

‘Both Ron Nobbs and Amy Steenson have been a pleasure to work with on a number of contentious matters. Amy is always available to talk through any advice/queries where needed and provides clear and pragmatic advice to suit our business needs.’

‘They have a high degree of knowledge and skill.’

‘The individuals have a very high level of knowledge and experience. At the same time, they understand the need for commercial decision-making. The individuals are easy to work with.’

‘Ron Nobbs is my favourite lawyer! He understands our complex issues and provides clear advice in a prompt manner.’

‘Well organized and client-oriented.’

‘The team was responsive and provided commercially sound advice.’

‘Stephenson Harwood go above and beyond in their service. The firm and their employees are proactive, and work to meet their clients needs in any transaction they are involved with. The knowledge the combined team has is a particular strength, and the ability to offer guidance and insight at an efficient pace. I’ve worked with a number of different of individuals and can say their abilities to consistently build relationships is impressive and goes beyond other firms.’

‘Proactivity and strong relationship management are what makes them different. Additionally, being able to provide speedy but easily comprehensible advice and guidance.’

‘Very responsive and they provide excellent value for money. They have expertise in all the essential areas that are required for real estate financing. They ensure that transactions are resourced properly.’

‘Deep understanding of the industry with a commercial approach to bridge the gap.’

‘Katie Hewson. She is a very knowledgeable, pragmatic lawyer. In terms of the limited instructions given to her so far I have found her work very business orientated and solution focused.’

‘Stephenson Harwood is our go-to law firm for data protection matters. They set themselves apart from the competition through deep technical knowledge combined with a strategic approach which empowers the business.’

‘Katie Hewson is a force! She is a strategic legal advisor with deep knowledge of data protection law, and consistently provides practical, actionable advice for her clients.’

‘Olivia Fraser is a vastly talented associate from the data protection team — smart, efficient, strategic, and such a pleasure to work with. Olivia seamlessly ties her deep technical knowledge with business savvy, making her an indispensable advisor to the business.’

‘The team has been incredibly helpful and practical in managing bespoke privacy issues, including related to DSARs, complaints, incidents, and interpretations of regulations. They never simply restate the law, but always provide context and thoughtful approaches on a way forward.’

‘Katie Hewson has been wonderful to work with. She gives very specific and practical guidance to help manage our privacy program and always considers the nuances specific to our firm.’

‘Katie Hewson is standout – excellent technical expertise and commercial mindset.’

‘Katie Hewson and Olivia Fraser have particularly stood out for their technical expertise, understanding of business and market and delivery of pragmatic advice on novel issues.’

‘Michael Bywell is a shrewd and effective litigator, who relates to his clients and understands their needs. He is extremely engaging and responsive to work with.’

‘Deep technical expertise combined with a pragmatic and commercial approach and client-focused availability.’

‘Julian Cahn is commercial but also insightful on more contentious insolvency matters, both mid-market and more complex.’ 

‘Ian Benjamin provides highly commercial and flexible advice.’

‘Tal Goldsmith quickly understands the key commercial ramifications of any issue.’

‘Tal Goldsmith is an extremely talented litigation partner whose knowledge of the law is up there with her ability to adapt on an ever moving litigation assignment.’

‘The company has a great team, from the associates to the partners; all are very professional.’

‘Stephenson Harwood has a dedicated team with particular strength in public law and regulatory issues relating to aviation.’

‘I can say that the team has pretty unparalleled experience in aviation regulation and is able to bring real strength in this area to public law cases.’

‘Paul Phillips is outstanding; he is a real fighter who is highly attuned to his clients’ needs and provides a high level of service.’

‘The quality of service is comparable to other Magic or Silver Circle firms in terms of clarity of advice, user-friendliness and professionalism.’

‘Navpreet Atwal is a very experienced and impressive lawyer. She delivers advice that is clear and solutions-driven, and she is very hard-working. She is a trustworthy adviser and I would recommend her to anyone.’

‘Stephenson Harwood has provided a first-class service. The team has been exemplary in their dedication, enthusiasm, and professionalism.’

‘From the very beginning of our complex project, we have received consistently high and responsive service to make the project a success. From the partner, Rebecca Carter, to the associates (Richard Pike and Jenna Plush), it has been an outstanding all-round service. Their knowledge, commitment and responsiveness have stood them out from other firms in this sector.’

‘Marta Isabel Garcia is brilliant – commercial, accessible and great to work with.’

‘Excellent client management, very commercial, and understands client’s needs and position. First-class knowledge and experience. Total availability in a crisis. Cannot be faulted.’

‘Stephenson Harwood are well known to Korean clients for their shipping and shipbuilding practice. They have extensive experience and expertise in the industry, and they also know the Korean market well. Among the foreign law firms that have opened their offices in Korea, Stephenson Harwood are known to be one of the most successful offices.’

‘They have good knowledge of the industry, market, and law. They are well-armed with legal principles, but they always provide practical and prompt solutions.’

‘Their connection with local offices is very concrete and cooperation between the lawyers is well performed without delay. Their speedy replies to answers and good understanding of local culture and good cooperation with local lawyers reassure a client.’

‘Michael Kim deals with any dispute with the client’s best interest at heart.’

‘The key partner we have been working with is Michael Kim – he thoroughly knows the shipping industry as well as the Korean market, and based on his experience and expertise, he understands the clients’ needs well and provides effective and practical solutions. He is always ready and willing to assist and satisfy clients’ needs, which can be urgent at times.’

‘Michael Kim is a very trustworthy lawyer who has sufficient experience for various matters. He knows practices very well and is a creative lawyer who can present a reasonable solution.’