Harwood & Stephenson
| Company type | Limited liability partnership |
|---|---|
| Industry | Legal services |
| Founded | 1875 |
| Founder | William Harwood, Henry Stephenson |
| Headquarters | London , United Kingdom |
Area served | Asia, Europe, Middle East |
Key people | Eifion Morris (CEO) |
| Products | Legal services |
Number of employees | 1400+ |
| Website | www |
Stephenson Harwood LLP is a global law firm employing over 1,400 professionals, including upwards of 210 partners. With its main office located in London, United Kingdom, the firm maintains eight branches throughout Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. For the fiscal year 2024/25, Stephenson Harwood reported revenues amounting to £309 million, marking a 17% growth compared to the prior year, while profits per equity partner reached £1,000,000.
History
The firm's roots date back to 1828 via the City law practice Tatham & Lousada, although Stephenson Harwood itself was established in 1875 by William Harwood and Henry Stephenson. In 1920, Tatham & Lousada merged with Stephenson Harwood, creating Stephenson Harwood & Tatham, a name that was simplified to Stephenson Harwood in 1977.
The acquisition of Sinclair Roche & Temperley, a City shipping law specialist, in 2002 extended the firm's reach into Shanghai. Notably, in 2011, the firm provided legal counsel to Lion Air on a significant $21.7 billion Boeing transaction involving 230 model 737 aircraft.
Stephenson Harwood transitioned to LLP status in March 2012 and inaugurated its first office in the Middle East by opening in Dubai later that year. Following this, the Singapore office was launched in 2013 alongside establishing a formal legal alliance with Virtus Law. The firm further expanded its Asian footprint by opening an office in Seoul in 2014.
Eifion Morris assumed the role of CEO in 2019.