Stephenson Harwood

Stephenson Harwood is an international law firm with a distinguished shipping practice, headquartered in London, UK. The firm's origins can be traced back to 1832 and 1883. Stephenson Harwood has developed a reputation for providing comprehensive legal advice across the full spectrum of shipping matters, with a particular focus on ship finance, marine insurance, and maritime litigation and arbitration. A key differentiator for the firm is its unification of shipping, trade, and offshore practices, creating a strong and integrated service offering for clients in these interconnected sectors. The firm boasts a team of highly regarded lawyers with expertise in both contentious and non-contentious shipping issues.

Stephenson Harwood's expertise encompasses a wide range of specializations, including Ship Finance, Marine Insurance, Maritime Litigation and Arbitration, Shipbuilding, Charterparty Disputes, Cargo Claims, and Offshore Energy matters. The firm has a significant international presence with offices in key shipping hubs across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Stephenson Harwood has been involved in numerous notable cases, including advising on disputes related to FPSO vessels and acting in significant charterparty and shipbuilding disputes. The firm consistently receives top-tier rankings in legal directories such as Chambers and The Legal 500. Stephenson Harwood has also received accolades such as the Excellence in Maritime Law Award at the Lloyd's List Asia Awards.