Law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP has expanded its commercial litigation practice with the arrival of partner Genevieve Quierin, based in the firm’s London office.

Quierin’s practice encompasses a wide range of complex commercial and corporate litigation matters, with a focus on director and shareholder disputes, group actions and competition litigation. She joins the firm from Mishcon de Reya, where she was a partner.

“We are seeing an increasing demand for exceptional commercial litigation lawyers and Genevieve – an experienced and highly regarded litigator – brings a skill set that complements our award winning litigation practice,” said partner Edward Davis, co-head of Stephenson Harwood’s commercial litigation practice group. “Stephenson Harwood has a rich heritage in supporting clients on contentious matters. Genevieve’s practice encompasses a wide range of complex commercial and corporate litigation matters, with a focus on director and shareholder disputes, fraud claims, group actions and competition litigation. Her arrival enables us to expand further our litigation capabilities.”

Stephenson Harwood’s award-winning and highly regarded international dispute resolution team advises on the full range of commercial and similar disputes. The team represents clients in High Court litigation, international and domestic arbitration, co-ordinates proceedings in multiple jurisdictions and advises on various regulatory and other investigations.