Stephenson Harwood named ‘Maritime and Transport Team of the Year’ at the Lexisnexis Middle East Legal Awards

Law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP has been recognised as the leading Maritime and Transport team for 2026 at the LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards.

The ceremony, held in Dubai, brought together the top legal teams from across the region.

The firm received this award for its role on a complex, cross-border dispute involving interconnected petroleum product sale and shipping agreements. As part of its handling of this particular matter, the team managed multiple arbitrations and court proceedings, ultimately securing a multimillion-dollar award for the client.

Middle East Managing Partner, Rania Tadros, commented: "This award is a reflection of our team's commitment and expertise. Our focus on the transportation and trade sectors enables us to support clients with some of the region’s most complex and high-profile matters, and consistently deliver exceptional outcomes. Our deep sector knowledge coupled with the experience and commitment of our lawyers ideally positions us to help our clients address the challenges and opportunities throughout the region."