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Stephenson Harwood LLP

Private Wealth Law

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Protecting and nurturing private wealth worldwide, with tailored advice and a personal touch for every stage of your family's journey.

Managing personal and family wealth in today’s world is more complex than ever. Clients face evolving tax, legal, regulatory and commercial challenges that need to be addressed and managed so that they can focus on what matters most to them.

Clients turn to us when they want to protect and structure their wealth for the future. Typical needs include navigating cross-border regulations, planning for family and business succession, investment and tax advice, and supporting charitable or not-for-profit ambitions. Many seek a holistic approach, ensuring every aspect of their wealth aligns with their values and long-term goals.

Operating from London, Paris, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai, our international private wealth team supports clients from all backgrounds, combining deep local insight with seamless global coordination.

We anticipate risks before they surface, design robust yet flexible structures, and stay with your family so that plans made today still work tomorrow. What sets us apart is the way we work with you: personal, pragmatic, and relentlessly focused on outcomes. By building long term relationships, we become your trusted sounding board, protecting and nurturing your wealth at every stage of your journey.

The result: peace of mind and the freedom to focus on what matters most to you.

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Private Wealth Law - London (Firms)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Stephenson Harwood advises high net worth clients on matters relating to trusts, succession planning, wealth transfer and restructuring matters.

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Strengths

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  • The entire team - from associates through to partners - were consistently professional, friendly and responsive. As the project became more involved, we were swiftly introduced to additional team members who were of equal calibre. Despite the pressures, it was clear that they were all working together as one unified, cohesive team.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Stephenson Harwood have always been extremely professional and extremely efficient. The firm has been able provide the required information and documents in a timely and cost-effective manner. If there are any issues raised, they effectively manage your expectations swiftly and are a delight to work with.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Few advisers provide such pragmatic advice as the advice we've received from Stephenson Harwood. I would say the combination of clarity, pragmatism and specificity of advice is the distinguishing feature of the firm.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • What sets Stephenson Harwood apart is their incredible depth of experience across all the areas of private wealth. They provide advice that is both of the highest standard and practical and effective to implement in a timely manner.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • The firm is commercial, very pragmatic and especially very good with international clients.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Jonathan Conder
    Jonathan Conder

    Jonathan Conder

    Jonathan Conder leads a varied practice, advising on complex tax and trusts, family office and wealth structuring matters for ultra high net worth individuals and families.

    • Jonathan has a deep knowledge in all aspects of the private client space. He has strong technical expertise and an understanding of international tax and trust.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Jonathan is capable of dealing with complex structures in relation to taxes.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Jonathan has a strong profile in the sector and is technically strong.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Jon is simply a pleasure to work with. He is extremely bright and has the ability to explain very complex matters in a way that clients can digest.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Jonathan is an experienced, considerate and thoughtful adviser who is capable in helping families address complex issues with tact and diplomacy.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Beatrice Puoti
    Beatrice Puoti

    Beatrice Puoti

    Beatrice Puoti, head of Stephenson Harwood's private wealth practice, is well known for her particular expertise in Italian matters, as well as her experience in international estate and tax planning, wealth management and trusts.

    • Beatrice is very easy to work with and is focused on delivering value.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Beatrice Puoti is a very good commercial adviser and held in the highest regard for international clients. She is a trusted adviser and she has amazing relationships with clients, who rely on her heavily.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Beatrice is really collaborative and brings everyone together. When you work with her, she makes sure everyone is brought into the team, which is really impressive.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Beatrice has excellent interpersonal skills, technical knowledge and a good international focus as she is dual-qualified. She is outgoing and communicates well.

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  • James Quarmby
    James Quarmby

    James Quarmby

    James Quarmby has expertise in offshore trust structures, cross-border tax and estate planning, as well as pensions-focused work.

    • James is an outside-the-box thinker and problem solver.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • James Quarmby has an exceptional mind, is practical and comes up with solutions. He is good at dealing with clients and is exceedingly bright.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • James Quarmby doesn't sit on the fence and is well informed. Clients like him because he has a very can-do attitude. He feels very much in your corner and doesn't get too technical unless you want him to.

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  • Ronnie Myers
    Ronnie Myers

    Ronnie Myers

    Ronnie Myers advises on cross-border tax structuring and estate planning matters for globally mobile high net worth clients.

    • Ronnie has been consistently excellent and pragmatic in the advice he has provided to us. He is also very personable, which helps in our interactions with families.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Ronnie's advice across a large number of complex areas has been excellent.

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  • Michael Rutili
    Michael Rutili

    Michael Rutili

    Michael Rutili focuses his practice on private wealth matters that generally involve European cross-border elements. He advises on offshore structuring, estate planning and pre-arrival tax planning for internationally mobile clients.

    • There are big egos and big teams in these matters, and Michael has an amazing temperament to communicate information kindly, but firmly control family teams to ensure decisions are being made in clients' best interests.

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