Department profile
Stephenson Harwood LLP

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : London (Firms)

Share profile

Stephenson Harwood LLP

Rankings

About

Provided by Stephenson Harwood LLP

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.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

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.
View ranking table

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Stephenson Harwood is highly competent on UK tax matters but also has an understanding of international matters.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • The team offers professionalism and technical knowledge, coupled with advice that is delivered in an easy to understand manner, friendliness and approachability.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Jonathan Conder
    Jonathan Conder

    Jonathan Conder

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

    • Jonathan Conder provides a Rolls-Royce service. He is nice to deal with and I am impressed by his client-handling skills.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Jonathan Conder is someone I would go to for any knotty, difficult questions.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    View profile
  • Beatrice Puoti
    Beatrice Puoti

    Beatrice Puoti

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

    • Beatrice has language and interpersonal skills, in addition to her strong knowledge of the law, negotiating skills and top class technical skills.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Beatrice is a fountain of knowledge on cross-border succession planning and is my go-to person for Italian clients.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Beatrice is very technically able, very commercial and the quality of relationships she has with her clients is amazing. She has amazing emotional intelligence and cares passionately for her clients.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    View profile
  • 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 Quarmby is very client-focused. He is highly experienced and knowledgeable in UK and international tax issues.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • James has an epic intellect. If you have something complicated that needs intellect and lateral thinking, he is your man.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • James's straightforward manner means that he can make even the most complex scenarios easy to understand.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    View profile
  • 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.

    • Michael is brilliant, good with clients, patient and able to deal with complex situations for clients.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Michael is commercial, knowledgeable and easy to speak with.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    View profile

Ranked Individuals at Stephenson Harwood LLP (4)

London (Firms)

Members

Provided by Stephenson Harwood LLP

Stephenson Harwood LLP has rankings in the following guides

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership