Stephenson Harwood is distinguished by its particular focus on regulated businesses within the insurance sector, specifically insurance brokers and general agencies. Heading up the team is M&A expert Sam Gray, who is knowledgeable about the technology and financial services sectors. Karima Hudson joined the firm in June 2023 from Taylor Wessing LLP.
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Key clients
- The Ardonagh Group Limited
- Arthur J Gallagher & Co
- Lucida Broking Holdings Limited (formerly Right Choice Insurance Brokers Ltd)
- CLS Risk Solutions
- Jencap Group LLC
Work highlights
- Advised the management team of The Ardonagh Group's personal lines broking business Atlanta Group on its merger with Markerstudy Group.
- Advised Ardonagh's advisory business on all aspects of its acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Riskstop Group Holdings Limited.
- Advised the sellers of Profile Risk Solutions Ltd on the sale of 100% of their interest in Profile Risk Solutions Ltd to The Clear Group and on the equity rollover by the sellers into The Clear Group's holding structure.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sam Gray