Advising clients across a span of industries, Stephenson Harwood is recommended for both litigious work and ongoing support. Practice head Paul Reeves has a particular specialism in acting for financial services and luxury retail clients. Anne Pritam is notable for her cross-jurisdictional expertise, supporting the development of the firm’s employment practice in Dubai. TUPE transfers expert Richard Freedman is also recommended, while associate Natalie Edwards stands out for her specialist knowledge of employment issues in the rail industry.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team of both partners and juniors were responsive and helpful with all of our enquiries. Compared to other firms, they were more thoughtful and understanding of our specific commercial needs.'
- 'Richard Freedman was fantastic throughout our engagement. He has a really nuanced understanding of the unique challenges facing a truly global organisation. Richard understands complex matters quickly and is able to provide unrivalled advice immediately.'
Key clients
- Elemica In
- Open University
- Offshore operations Ltd
- Coniston Capital Management LLP
- Amicorp
- Hipgnosis Song Management Limited
- Tila London Limited
- IMCA Trading Ltd
- Amazon
- StubHub
- LVMH
- AxiomSL Ltd (now Adenza)
- Fragomen LLP
- Investcorp International
- ThyssenKrupp Elevator AG
- Therium Capital Management
- Standard & Poor's
- Arriva plc
- DNB Bank ASA
- Bank of Montreal/BMO Financial Group
- Mizuho Bank Ltd
- Vueling
- UIA Insurance Limited
- Mizuho International plc
- MicrosensDx
- United Trust Bank Limited
- Philex Electronic Ltd
- Maersk A/S
- Circa Healthcare Ltd
- Extreme E Ltd
- The Mines Advisory Group
- LGPS Central Limited
- The Council for Responsible Jewellery
- LaserClinic UK
- Macdonald & Muir Limited t/a The Glenmorangie Company ("Glenmorangie")
- Carpmaels & Ransford LLP ("Carpmaels")
Work highlights
- Advised LVMH on various claims brought by Ms Messi against them in the Employment Tribunal.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paul Reeves