Law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP has won the 'Shipping and Transport – Law firm of the year' award at The Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards.

The awards, which are based on The Legal 500’s independent research, recognise leading firms, lawyers, barristers and in-house counsels, who have contributed to the regional and global markets. Stephenson Harwood received the award in recognition of its longstanding transportation and trade practices, which support clients in the aviation, shipping, trade, rail and road sectors.

"As part of Stephenson Harwood's long-term strategy, transportation and trade is a key area of focus," said Daryll Ng, managing partner of Stephenson Harwood's Singapore office. "Winning this award is exciting and rewarding, and reflects our deep strength and industry knowledge across all aspects of transportation and trade."

Stephenson Harwood is recognised as having one of the world’s leading transportation and trade practices, advising clients including many of the world's largest airlines, airports, shipowners, shipyards, financiers, lessors, commodities traders and private sector rail operators and owning groups. The firm's market leading shipping practice serves clients from offices in key trading global hubs, and offers comprehensive, specialist shipping advice across the full spectrum of services including: ship finance, marine insurance, maritime litigation and arbitration, corporate and tax.