Andrew Welch, Managing Partner at Stephensons, said: “The Legal 500 provides a useful barometer of excellence in legal services, and these latest rankings highlight Stephenson`s credentials as one of the outstanding law firms, not only in the North of England and on the national stage. Katie Hewson is an extended member of our in-house legal team. I know that the advice I receive from Katie will address the risks and concerns of our particular business. Katie knows there is no one-size-fits-all solution and takes the time to understand the business and our risk appetite. It is an invaluable resource. “Stephenson Harwood`s shipping, international trade and commodities team is comprised of skilled lawyers with strong legal and commercial experience. The team follows the latest topics affecting shipping and trade. “Kamal Shah – very experienced, especially in the African legal market. A reliable manager for all major commercial arbitrations. “Tal Goldsmith – Incredibly smart and knowledgeable, yet commercial, with a passion for getting the best possible outcome for their clients and a great presence in the legal market. “A small, dedicated and experienced team that has successfully helped us navigate very sensitive disputes and difficult situations with strong counterparts. Unique ability to understand economic realities and translate the strengths and weaknesses of our legal situation into successful business solutions.
“Darren Fodey is very knowledgeable and personable, but he also thinks about the broader aspects of the industry and how they can impact my business. It also brings broader legal aspects that we would not necessarily integrate into our thinking. “Sue Millar has proven time and time again that she understands the problems of foreign banks operating in the UK. She provides us with grounded advice on a wide range of legal issues. “Alexandra Pygall – there`s nothing she doesn`t know about the life sciences industry and her legal skills are top notch. Jodie Lilir – fantastic attention to detail and the ability to focus on the important points. “Galina Usorova is an exceptional employee. She is extremely hardworking, has impressive legal analysis skills and masters client management. You want her in your team. The Legal 500 is the ultimate guide to the legal profession and every year its researchers conduct rigorous research in the industry. The independent guide recommends law firms for their expertise by rating them and also highlighting outstanding lawyers. “Andrew Myers combines exceptional legal thinking with very practical advice, which often leads to a great result.” “Charlotte Heywood is very knowledgeable and kind and always keeps her promises.
She is also an advocate for the empowerment of women in the legal profession. “I work closely with Caroline Hooton, who not only has excellent legal knowledge and intelligence, but also the ability to understand challenges and jointly develop solutions that are not only fit for purpose, but exceed all requirements. “Stephenson Harwood`s team combines the legal expertise and quality you`ve come to expect from a Magic Circle firm with a solid understanding of mid-market companies and a much better pricing structure. “An exceptional combination of legal and practical advice, which very often seems to lead to the best possible outcome. “Good knowledge of banking law combined with an understanding of the regulatory and policy priorities that affect the banking business”. “Excellent understanding of the sports industry combined with excellent legal skills” “Stephenson Harwood`s team is exceptional in providing top-notch legal advice from a practical perspective.” “It is very rare to find an external legal team that offers not only excellent legal advice, but also excellent practical legal advice. Too often, outside companies simply recite the law and do not apply it to the situation. “Stephenson Harwood`s aviation practice won our contract 10 years ago and has managed to keep it despite the strong competition in London and the many approaches we have received from other companies over the years. We believe that SH understands our needs and business culture very well and has demonstrated its ability to think commercially while providing sound legal advice. Stephenson Harwood advises on all consulting, transaction and dispute resolution activities in the aviation, rail and marine transportation sectors. With dedicated experts in each of these areas, teams provide commercially sound advice and sophisticated legal solutions to often complex issues. “The practice is unique in that the team understands technical and legal issues and can adapt to changing situations.” “Sean Jeffrey, who is a senior partner.
Provides excellent legal and practical advice. “To be recognized for such breadth and depth of legal services is a great achievement and demonstrates the quality of work being done at all levels.” “It is a pleasure to work with Stephenson Harwood`s partners. They are friendly and provide sound legal advice in a very clear way. They also work very well with colleagues outside the legal team. Stephenson Harwood assembles teams of smart thinkers to meet the needs of his clients and give the right advice from the right person at the right time. The firm is dedicated to the highest level of legal talent to solve the most complex problems, providing pragmatic and competent advice located directly in the real world. “Emily Osborne is pragmatic, articulates the legal situation clearly, is not afraid to give advice (i.e. is easy to handle, knowledgeable and, as a bonus, able to advise on tax matters as long as it is adjacent to their area of expertise.
Employment, Pensions and Personal Wealth: Employment practice covers all contentious and non-contentious, transactional and consultative employment activities and is a market leader in restrictive covenants and employee competition. The Pension Practice Group advises on a wide range of issues, from advice on day-to-day legal matters to advice on documentation, corporate transactions, investments, member disputes and litigation. The team also advises on incentives, immigration and partnerships. Both teams work in a variety of industries, including financial services, leisure, life sciences, transportation and luxury goods. The Private Wealth team is known for providing practical, evidence-based advice on complex personal, tax and non-litigious wealth issues in an agile and responsive manner. She works internationally for UHNW individuals and family offices, mainly for wealth-generating companies. “Traditionally a strong law firm for white-collar crime/regulatory defense.” “Justin McClelland is adept at handling requests from multiple regulatory and enforcement agencies in a consistent manner, but tailored to the different nuances required in each case. Calm, measured, thoughtful, listens well and engages clients and regulators in a shrewd and diplomatic manner. Authors: Rania Tadros Nick Sharratt Caroline Hibberd Ranna Musa “I worked with Rob Jacob and Joshua Cunnington. I think Rob is a very good leader. He leads his team and also leads the other relevant law firms throughout the legal proceedings they coordinate.
Rob and Joshua have always been accessible and have provided feedback and information about other jurisdictions, which has improved the quality of our work. “Peter Gillis was particularly helpful and very approachable. Peter is characterized by someone who understands his area of expertise very well and at the same time clearly understands what customers need. “Leon is very good and well known in the industry – a pioneer when it comes to doing business. – Chambers, Banking and Finance: Mid-Market Lenders, 2022 “Katie Hewson has a true passion for privacy and brings a lot of enthusiasm, energy and determination to every issue. She is practical, practical and a pleasure to work with. “Very dedicated team, streamlined process and clear guidance.” “Partner Kamal Shah was very attentive and available.” “Stephenson Harwood has a strong team of partners covering India in different jurisdictions – UK, Middle East, Singapore. In India, the team advises on mergers and acquisitions, litigation and arbitration, financial matters, IPOs and covers various sectors including technology and outsourcing. They are a reliable option for many mid-market transactions for inbound and outbound work. The attention paid to customer service is exceptional. Professionalism and integrity in every way.
Always apply the right level of expertise and the support of senior and younger staff partners is very good. Carl Johnson is praised for her work and “impressive attention to detail” in professional disciplinary cases alongside colleagues Alison Marriott and Laura Hannah, while Melanie Vary is known as a “fantastic lawyer with immense empathy” for her work in the Protection Court.