Stephenson Harwood LLP

Senior Partner: Roland Foord

CEO: Eifion Morris

Number of partners: 190

Number of lawyers: 580

Languages: Over 40 languages

Firm Overview:

Stephenson Harwood is a law firm with over 1300 people worldwide, including more than 190 partners. Our people are committed to achieving the goals of our clients - listed and private companies, institutions and individuals. The firm’s headquarters are in London, with 8 offices across Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

Main Areas of Practice:

Private Wealth Law:

Stephenson Harwood's international private wealth team helps clients to protect and nurture the growth of their personal and family fortunes. As trusted advisors to clients across the world, we understand and appreciate that managing wealth is a marathon not a sprint, and – wherever our clients' journeys take them – we are there every step of the way. The team puts clients at the heart of what we do, to help them achieve their goals. Our international perspective and personal touch ensure that we deliver comprehensive, bespoke and pragmatic solutions that address every aspect of our clients' needs.

The team has a particular focus on complex international structuring, especially where a family business or corporate structure is involved, and also works closely with experts across the firm to provide advice regarding art, yachts, jets and other complex assets. We also advise frequently on governance for family businesses and related issues which arise during the transfer of wealth to the next generation.

Contacts:

James Quarmby, Partner - London

Tel: 0207 809 2364

Email: [email protected]

Kevin Lee, Partner - Asia Pacific

Tel: +852 2533 2843

Email: [email protected]

Private Wealth Disputes:

The firm advises on some of the most complex, high value and sensitive cases in the market, with a focus on international cross-border disputes. The practice is closely integrated with its non-contentious international private wealth team with a presence in London, Hong Kong, China, Singapore and Dubai. Accordingly, it is uniquely placed to offer strategic, commercial and technical advice by drawing on the team’s global capabilities across a wide range of areas including complex cross-border taxation issues. The team excels at advising high-profile international dynastic families and professional trustees in all manner of disputes including claims for breach of trust, disputes involving family businesses, contested probate disputes, negligence claims against professional advisers and acting for trustees who become embroiled in high-value matrimonial proceedings.

Contacts:

Jenny McKeown, Partner – London

Tel: 0207 809 2172

Email: [email protected]

Helena Berman, Partner – London

Tel: 0207 809 2196

Email: [email protected]

Family Offices & Fund Structuring:

Stephenson Harwood's international private wealth team helps clients to protect and nurture the growth of their personal and family fortunes. As trusted advisors to clients across the world, we understand and appreciate that managing wealth is a marathon not a sprint, and – wherever our clients' journeys take them – we are there every step of the way. The team puts clients at the heart of what we do, to help them achieve their goals. Our international perspective and personal touch ensure that we deliver comprehensive, bespoke and pragmatic solutions that address every aspect of our clients' needs.

The team of dedicated private wealth and family office lawyers collaborates closely with experts in the funds, finance, private equity, real estate, tax and corporate teams both in the London office and globally, to meet the diverse needs of its family office clients.

Contacts:

Emily Osborne, Partner – London

Tel: 0207 809 2433

Email: [email protected]

Art & Cultural Property:

The firm’s art team is a well-established and highly experienced team. It acts for major players in the art world on some of the most high profile art transactions and disputes. Stephenson Harwood has clients from a wide range of jurisdictions which demonstrates its international reputation as leading experts on art matters. The firm has also built up an extensive international network of specialist lawyers in other jurisdictions which enables it to progress cross-border matters efficiently and effectively.

Contacts:

Roland Foord, Partner – London

Tel: 0207 809 2315

Email: [email protected]

Private Aircraft:

Our international aviation group includes members in London, Paris, Singapore, Dubai and Hong Kong. Our global team supports HNW individuals, family offices, corporates, financiers and other investors across a broad range of private aircraft transactions. A sample of our recent experience in this area includes advising clients on aircraft acquisition and disposals, ongoing asset management, financing and repossession.

Contacts:

James Collins, Partner - London

Tel: 020 7809 2687

Email: [email protected]

Simon Wong, Partner - Hong Kong

Tel: +852 2533 2885

Email: [email protected]

Yachts & Superyachts:

Stephenson Harwood is recognised as a leading international superyacht law firm providing a full spectrum of legal services to the luxury and private yacht sector. The firm's specialist team of international lawyers has extensive experience providing specialist advice in relation to a broad range of yacht and superyacht issues, including new-builds, sale, purchase, chartering, financing, dispute resolution, insurance and management. The firm acts for a variety of key players in the industry from ultra-high net worth individuals and family offices to yacht builders, banks, managers and charterers across key jurisdictions. Stephenson Harwood's dedicated yacht team understands the business practices, legal requirements, insurance risks and financial needs of the yachting industry, a sector that, perhaps more than any other, requires attention to detail and appreciation of the unique. The firm has excellent industry contacts and in-depth understanding of the underlying business and commercial challenges.

Contacts:

Ian Mace, Partner – London

Tel: 0207 809 2653

Email: [email protected]

Ezio Dal Maso

Tel: +33 1 44 15 82 17

Email: [email protected]