Stephenson Harwood

With strength in sanctions advisory, international commercial arbitration, and disputes regarding statehood, the right to self-determination, and boundary delimitation, Stephenson Harwood counts both state entities and multinational corporations among its clients. Head of the practice Kamal Shah is a seasoned arbitrator with notable experience handling international arbitrations; Shah also heads the firm’s Africa and India desks. June 2025 saw the firm strengthening its international arbitration offering with the arrival of Stuart Dutson, formerly at Simmons & Simmons. Other key individuals include Charlotte Welsh, Daniel Boon, and Ellen Dixon.