Commercial and Corporate Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 3
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Provided by Stephenson Harwood LLP
www.shelgal.com
Chambers Review
Stephenson Harwood has considerable strength in commercial litigation, particularly on large-scale contractual and joint venture disputes. The firm often acts for ultra high net worth individuals, as well as large multinational companies. It is particularly strong in cross-border claims with clients based overseas and regularly handles shareholder litigation and disputes relating to corporate ownership and control.
Work Highlights
- Stephenson Harwood acted for Vandaglas Group GmbH in proceedings arising from its acquisition of Dual Seal Holdings pursuant to a share purchase agreement.
Strengths
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"The team is very diligent and quick to grasp complex issues, providing insightful advice and clearly communicating overall strategy. They are very user-friendly in stressful situations."
"They are adept at representing their clients' interests."
"Stephenson Harwood's team are very hands-on, to the point and business-savvy. Their legal knowledge is impeccable."
"The team is able to understand non-legal technicalities very quickly and is responsive and proactive in all matters."
"The team is very diligent and quick to grasp complex issues, providing insightful advice and clearly communicating overall strategy. They are very user-friendly in stressful situations."
"They are adept at representing their clients' interests."
"Stephenson Harwood's team are very hands-on, to the point and business-savvy. Their legal knowledge is impeccable."
"The team is able to understand non-legal technicalities very quickly and is responsive and proactive in all matters."
Notable Practitioners
Genevieve Quierin is regularly instructed on high-value commercial litigation and group actions. She has experience advising on significant shareholder disputes, among other matters.
"Genevieve is an excellent litigator who understands what really pressures the other side, rather than engaging in game playing for the sake of it."
"She provides great clarity and is personable, informative and articulate."