Stephenson Harwood’s practice stands out for its notable strength in matters involving TUPE, restrictive covenants and collective bargaining. The group represents its list of clients across the financial services, transport, private equity and luxury goods industries. Paul Reeves spearheads the team and has broad expertise extending to internal investigations and senior executive appointments and exits. Anne Pritam represents employers in claims at the Employment Tribunals, and Richard Freedman is a key advisor in restructurings and redundancy processes. Natalie Edwards was made partner in May 2026, and handles complex TUPE matters.
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Key clients
- Guy Carpenter & Company Ltd
- LVMH FG UK Services Limited
- Mizuho EMEA Corporate Services Limited
- DO & CO Event & Airline Catering Limited
- c2c Railway Limited ("c2c")
- Hunton Andrews Kurth (UK) LLP
- International Transport Workers’ Federation
- KBC Bank NV
- Eisai Europe Ltd
- Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust
- DNB Bank ASA
- Langham Estate Management Limited
Work highlights
Obtained urgent interim relief following the resignations of 22 employees in quick succession from Global Specialties division in London and Bermuda to join a competitor, a Willis Tower Watson (re)insurance startup (Willis Re).
Advised a client in preparation for its transfer to public ownership to Department for Transport Operator Limited (“DFTO”) in the summer of 2025 as part of the Government’s initiative for rail re-nationalisation to create the Great British Railways.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Paul Reeves
Other key lawyers
Anne Pritam; Richard Freedman; Natalie Edwards