Law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP has been named 'Private Client Law Firm' for the third year running, and London-based partner James Quarmby has won the 'outstanding contribution to wealth management thought leadership (individual)' award at the WealthBriefing European Awards.

Held in London on 11 April, the awards showcase the best providers in the global private banking, wealth management and trusted advisor communities, recognising innovation and excellence.

Quarmby, who leads the firm’s private wealth team, is a specialist in tax planning, wealth structuring and asset protection for international private clients.

Stephenson Harwood's international private wealth team offers clients a wide range of services, including tax planning, wealth structuring and asset protection, and has worked for a number of foreign family offices and ultra-high-net-worth individuals.