Stephenson Harwood hires Jennifer Lavelle from Clyde & Co and Nicola Simmons from Mishcon
Stephenson Harwood hired Jennifer Lavelle as a London commercial litigation partner from Clyde & Co and Nicola Simmons as a London private wealth partner from Mishcon de Reya, the firm said on September 28, 2026. Global Legal Post reported both moves on September 29. Lavelle is a marine insurance specialist; Simmons is a chartered tax adviser focused on personal and corporate tax.
Announcement (Stephenson Harwood) → · Bloomberg Tax, The Global Legal Post
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- Jennifer Lavelle joined Stephenson Harwood's commercial litigation practice in London from Clyde & Co.Stephenson HarwoodThe Global Legal Post
- Lavelle spent about 11 years at Clyde & Co as a marine claims and policy specialist.Stephenson HarwoodThe Global Legal Post
- Nicola Simmons joined the London private wealth team as a partner from Mishcon de Reya.Stephenson HarwoodBloomberg TaxThe Global Legal Post
- Simmons advises on personal and corporate tax; Stephenson Harwood called her a chartered tax adviser.Stephenson HarwoodThe Global Legal Post
- Bloomberg Tax reported Simmons's practice also covers trusts, residence, restructurings, and real estate.Bloomberg Tax
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