With a strong focus on contentious matters, the ‘hands-on’ team at Stephenson Harwood represents international and domestic clients alike. Contentious matters are not the only facet of the firm, as in recent months, the firm has actively developed its non-contentious offering and has seen an upswing in work from both international and PRC-related corporates in their refinancing proceedings. ’Quick to adapt legal and practical strategies’, Jamie Stranger leads the team and focuses his practice on contentious proceedings, representing liquidators, receivers, and bankruptcy trustees in various insolvency proceedings. Alexander Tang is another standout disputes lawyer, and in addition to his expertise in insolvency, he also represents clients in commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution proceedings. In team news, noteworthy developments include the departure of Eloise Matsui and the retirement of Mark Reed.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Practical solutions and excellent client service.'

  • ‘Attention to detail and thinking out of the box.'

  • 'On a very complex multi-jurisdictional insolvency matter that required significant coordination but also numerous key strategic decisions, I was impressed by how the firm handled the matter.'

  • ‘Jamie Stranger was extremely hands on in the matter.'

  • 'A diverse team with talents from different areas.'

  • 'The team, including Jamie Stranger, was able to demonstrate their strong competence and experience throughout the process. They were able to provide thoughtful advice and high-quality deliverables for the best interest of their clients.'
  • 'The Stephenson Harwood team is efficient, experienced and hands-on. A pleasure to work with.'
  • 'Jamie Stranger is an experienced partner who is great at client management and quick to adapt legal and practical strategies.'

Key clients

  • JIC Leasing Co., Ltd
  • United Overseas Bank Limited
  • GT Luxemburg
  • PwC
  • Madison Pacific
  • Société Générale
  • FTI
  • GT HK –
  • Finance & Risk Services Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised Madison Pacific on HNA distressed asset sales.
  • Advising JIC Leasing Co., Ltd on the UK and HK restructuring of Hong Kong Airlines.
  • Advising UOB on the refinancing and restructuring of the Shimao Group.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jamie Stranger

Other key lawyers

Alexander Tang, Simon Wong