Stephenson Harwood wins 'Private Client Team of the Year' award

Law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP has been named 'Private Client Team of the Year' at the 2023 British Legal Awards.

The awards recognise the 'best of the best' across the UK legal sector and celebrate organisations and individuals who have demonstrated innovation and excellence in the last 12 months. The judges praised the team's innovative approach with particular reference to an automated document system developed in collaboration the firm's Innovation Team to provide a streamlined solution for clients.

The BLA 'Private Client Team of the Year' Award is the latest in a long line of recent recognition for Stephenson Harwood's private wealth team. Commenting on the award, Jenny McKeown, global head of employment, pensions, immigration and private wealth, said, "We are delighted that the commitment of the firm and hard work of the team to build a market-leading global private wealth team has been recognised by the wider legal community with this prestigious award."

Stephenson Harwood's international private wealth team helps clients to protect and nurture the growth of their personal and family fortunes. As trusted advisors to individuals and organisations across the world, clients are at the heart of the firm's focus, to help them achieve their goals. An international perspective and personal touch ensures that the firm delivers comprehensive, bespoke and pragmatic solutions that address every aspect of each client's needs. The private wealth team has a particular focus on complex international structuring, especially where a family business or corporate structure is involved, and also works closely with experts across the firm to provide advice regarding art, yachts, jets and other complex assets.