Stephenson Harwood’s team is well-regarded for its work on maritime, trade and offshore finance matters as well as those regarding structured and aviation finance. Pedram Norton handles matters concerning shipping and offshore finance. Former practice head Gregory Xu departed in January 2026.
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Testimonials
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- 'Stellar transaction management, time management and negotiation skills. Can be expected to push through the deal efficiently.’
- 'Stephenson Harwood's strengths are close partner involvement and outstanding client engagement - they really make an effort to understand the client's needs, responsiveness and overall service. SH just does the key requirements at a top level.'
Key clients
- State Bank of India
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Yangzijiang Financial Holding
- BECIS Bioenergy
- Mashreq Bank
- Foresight Group
- BNP Paribas
- ABN AMRO Bank
- ING Bank
- Everbank
- Clifford Capital
- KeyBank
Work highlights
Advised Standard Chartered Bank, as global coordinator, in relation to the due diligence and US$1.3bn pre and post-delivery financing of the project costs relating to the provision, operation and maintenance of a floating, production, storage and offloading asset for the Agogo Integrated West Hub Development Project in Angola by Yinson Production known as "FPSO Agogo".
Advised Mashreq and a syndicate of 11 lenders on a US$750m loan to State Bank of India (SBI).
Acted as lead counsel to Bank of America, The Korea Development Bank, The Export-Import Bank of Korea and BNP Paribas as lead arrangers in respect to two sustainability linked loan facilities. The high-profile deal provides facilities of up to US$450m to subsidiaries of EUKOR Car Carriers.
Other key lawyers
Pedram Norton