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Stephenson Harwood LLP

Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates)

UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Stephenson Harwood LLP

Rankings

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Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates) - UK-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Stephenson Harwood houses an impressive contentious regulatory team. Its lawyers advise clients on a wide range of matters, including regulatory investigations.

Strengths

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  • Stephenson Harwood have a positive attitude and take a sensible can-do approach to solving problems. The team is available, commercial and really understands what we need from them.

    Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates) respondentUK
  • The team is incredibly adept at quickly grasping complex issues and there is a high level of partner input.

    Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates) respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Alan Ward
    Band 4Alan Ward

    Alan Ward

    Alan Ward advises corporate clients on regulatory matters such as internal investigations and investigations by the FCA or PRA.

    • Alan is very bright, cerebral and analytical.

      Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates) respondentUK
    • He is exceptionally attentive, commercially astute and brings deep expertise to his field. His advice is always clear, practical and well considered.

      Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates) respondentUK
    • He is excellent, very thorough and incredibly responsive.

      Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates) respondentUK
  • Band 4Sean Jeffrey
    Band 4Sean Jeffrey

    Sean Jeffrey

    Sean Jeffrey focuses his practice on representing corporates in financial service matters, including FCA and PRA investigations.

Ranked Individuals at Stephenson Harwood LLP (2)

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    Alan Ward

    Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates)

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    Sean Jeffrey

    Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates)

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