Meet Matthew Seah, who was recently promoted to partner. In this series of short films, our new partners talk about everything from their journeys to partnership and how the firm has supported them along the way, to what makes Stephenson Harwood special to them, and the essential qualities of a good law firm partner. Keep an eye out for the rest of the series, which will be released twice weekly, to find out more about our partners and their lives in law. #OurPeopleTheirStories #LawFirm #Culture
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Stephenson Harwood is a law firm with over 1,300 people worldwide, including more than 200 partners. Our people are committed to achieving the goals of our clients - listed and private companies, institutions and individuals. Our headquarters are in London, with eight offices across Asia, Europe and the Middle East. In addition we have forged close ties with other high quality law firms. This diverse mix of expertise and culture results in a combination of deep local insight and the capability to provide a seamless international service. SERVICES Commercial, Outsourcing and Technology Competition Corporate Data Protection and Information Dispute Resolution Employment, Pensions and Incentives Environment Finance Intellectual Property Marine and International Trade Projects and Infrastructure Real Estate Regulation Restructuring and Insolvency Tax Trust and Fiduciary Services SECTORS Aviation Banks and Banking Construction and Engineering Consumer Energy and Natural Resources Fine Art and Cultural Property Funds and Financial Services Government and Public Sector Healthcare Hotels and Leisure Insurance International Trade Life Sciences Pensions Private Wealth Professional Services Rail Real Estate Investors and Developers Shipping Sport TMT
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Meet Teresa Tsoi, who was recently promoted to partner. In this series of short films, our new partners talk about everything from their journeys to partnership and how the firm has supported them along the way, to what makes Stephenson Harwood special to them, and the essential qualities of a good law firm partner. #OurPeopleTheirStories #LawFirm #Culture
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Stephenson Harwood LLP has been named among the 'key players' for India-related legal matters India Business Law Journal's annual Top Foreign Firms publication. Click below to read more. #iblj
Stephenson Harwood named among 'key players' in India Business Law Journal's annual Top Foreign Firms publication
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In the latest briefing from the aviation team partner Simon Wong explores 'no oral modification' clauses (NOM clauses) as they apply to commercial aircraft lease agreements, in light of a recent New York court judgement on the question of whether an NOM clause effectively restricts the way in which parties may vary a contract. #aviation
The "No Oral Modification" Conundrum and its implications to aircraft leasing and beyond
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The FCA has published the findings of its review into the treatment of Politically Exposed Persons ('PEPs'), with a call to action for firms to review their policies and procedures, staff training, and customer communications to ensure compliance. Alongside this, the FCA is consulting on proposed revisions to its guidance on PEPs, to align with regulatory changes that came into force earlier this year. Read more in the latest update from members of Stephenson Harwood's financial services regulatory team, William R., Christophe Boucherie and Douglas Henderson, at the link below. #Regulation
FCA gives UK firms a PEP talk
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Sue Millar, Alex Winsley and Ciaran C. Fitzpatrick explain how in Garofalo v Crisp [2024] EWHC 1737 (Ch), the High Court continued an ex parte injunction which removed a director from the board of a luxury perfume group, after finding that there was a strong prima facie case that he had knowingly caused the group to breach The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Read more below. #DisputeResolution
High Court orders scent-sational board reshuffle over director's breach of the UK's Russia sanctions for exporting perfumes
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The firm's 'Identifying your Greenwashing Litigation Risk' series has so far explored claims under the statutory framework provided by the Financial Services and Market Act 2000, derivative claims by activist shareholders, claims arising from breaches of fiduciary duties and claims for misrepresentation. In this final instalment, the team consider where claims may arise against professionals providing audit or advisory services relating to ESG disclosures. Adam Culy, Sue Millar and Sian Whitby conclude by offering some key takeaways for businesses when considering how to manage greenwashing litigation risk. Please click below to read more and to catch up on previous posts. #Decarbonisation #Greenwashing
Identifying your greenwashing litigation risk: Claims against auditors and advisors
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Chloe Challinor and Patrick Bettle, from the firm's aviation litigation and regulation team, and Tom O'Connor, from the funds and equity capital markets team, have recently contributed the UK chapter to Chambers and Partners' first space law guide, which brings together experts in the field from relevant space-faring jurisdictions across the globe to provide an overview of the domestic legal regime in their respective locations. The chapter covers the UK's licensing regime for space activities (including coordination of Spectrum filings and the allocation of orbital slots), operator liability, the ownership of extraterrestrial resources, and investment in and financing of space activities in the UK. Click below to read the chapter. #TransportationandTrade
Space Law 2024
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Stephenson Harwood has advised Muller & Phipps Middle East Group Holdings Limited on its acquisition of PLG - Power League Gaming, an e-sports and gaming marketing consultancy based in the UAE. The Stephenson Harwood team was led by partner Melissa Forbes-Miranda, who was supported by associates Suditi Surana and Hajer El Moumni and paralegal Jeevni Sharma. #Technology #Corporate
Stephenson Harwood advises Muller and Phipps on its acquisition of Power League Gaming
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