Stephenson Harwood stands out for its ‘excellent experience in accountancy negligence matters’. In addition to acting for major accountancy firms in high-value disputes, the team is also skilled in handling professional negligence claims relating to pensions. Roland Foord and Adam Culy co-lead the practice. Foord has a unique niche within the fine art sector, which involves advising auction houses and dealers on allegations of negligent advice. Culy is an expert in defending claims centred around taxes and audits. The ’dependable and knowledgeable’ Paul Hollands is also noted for his experience in advising on cases relating to accountants, legal advisors, and insolvency professionals. Kate Cordery has left the firm.
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‘They have excellent experience in accountancy negligence matters.’
‘Paul Holland is very dependable and knowledgeable.’
‘Adam Culy is an excellent lawyer who goes the extra mile for his clients. He is strong technically and I would not hesitate to use him again.’
'Stephenson Harwood are innovative, creative, and focused on solutions. They have a vast amount of industry knowledge and their advice goes far beyond the purely legal; they give clients valuable strategic advice as well.'
‘Helena Berman is brilliant at professional negligence cases. She has a sixth sense that enables her to find the killer point to win a case. She gives her all to her clients and delivers amazing outcomes.'
‘A strong professional negligence team that are capable of handling large-scale claims with ease.’
‘Andrew Myers is very savvy and robust. Guy Harper is very smart and commercial.’
‘Adam Culy has a deep knowledge of the professional services and accountancy sector. Adam provides excellent and detailed advice. He is always available to discuss things.’
Clients clés
- KPMG LLP
- Deloitte LLP
- Mercer Limited
- Christie's
- Sedgwick Noble Lowndes Limited
- Mark Weiss Limited
- BDO LLP
Points forts
- Defending Deloitte in a complex and high-value professional negligence claim for at least £60m brought by a high-profile hedge fund founder relating to tax advice.
- Defending Mercer Limited and Sedgwick Noble Lowndes Limited in a £110m complex professional negligence claim issued by the employer and trustees of the Honda pension scheme regarding a range of alleged defective amendments to the scheme between 1986 and 1999.
- Defending an accountancy firm in a multi-defendant High Court professional negligence proceedings claim relating to complex inheritance tax planning for a former client's £6m estate.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats du marché
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Meilleurs collaborateurs
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Paul Hollands
Responsable de la pratique
Roland Foord; Adam Culy
Autres avocats clés
Paul Hollands; Helena Berman; Andrew Myers; Guy Harper