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Stephenson Harwood LLP

James Quarmby

London, UK

High Net Worth Guide 2021

Ranked in 2 departments

Ranked in : Family Offices & Funds Structuring , Private Wealth Law

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Family Offices & Funds Structuring - UK

Band 2

James Quarmby is described by one source as a "true professional" who "brings a huge amount of experience particularly with UHNW clients and their structures." "His advice is extremely clear and never on the fence," comments an interviewee, who adds: "He really stands shoulder to shoulder with you in every transaction."

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Private Wealth Law - London (Firms)

Band 2

James Quarmby heads the firm's private wealth team. An interviewee says: "James is completely brilliant. He has extensive knowledge yet articulates himself in a very easy to understand way. He is direct, honest and clear." Another describes Quarmby as "quite extraordinary. He will go the extra mile for the client, he is a great lateral thinker and he is very good with his clients."

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James Quarmby is a partner and the head of Private Wealth at the international law firm, Stephenson Harwood LLP. Described within this directory as ‘”very much a figurehead of the industry”, James is a high-profile practitioner in international private wealth, appearing regularly on the lecture circuit and in the press and broadcast media. James was recognised as Private Client Lawyer of the Year in the Citywealth Awards (2019) and he received a special award for 'outstanding contribution to thought leadership’ in the WealthBriefing Awards (2019). Spear's directory currently ranks him as being in the "Top 10 tax and trust lawyers in the UK", having won 'tax and trusts lawyer of the year' in the Spears Wealth Management Awards (2016). James is currently recognised by eprivateclient as within "50 Most Influential in Private Wealth". As well as being a solicitor, James is a Registered Tax Technician and is regulated by the Association of Tax Technicians (ATT). He is an active member of STEP and has served as a presiding judge for the STEP Private Client Awards. James is also a contributing editor for Lexis/Nexis.