International law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP has appointed Ben Stansfield as a real estate partner in the London office. Ben joins from Clifford Chance, where he had been a senior associate since 2007 within the environment and planning group.
Ben specialises in planning and environmental law, and has advised on a number variety of landmark developments, such as the redevelopment of the Greenwich Peninsula, the Chelsea Barracks and various landmark developments on the Canary Wharf Estate in London. In addition Ben has expertise in the consenting of large infrastructure projects and energy regulation, advising on a variety of energy projects, in particular renewables and offshore transmission licensing.
Commenting on Ben’s appointment, Jonathon Wilkes, head of the real estate practice at Stephenson Harwood, said: “We are delighted to welcome Ben to the team and are sure that his experience in planning and environmental law will enhance the group’s existing knowledge. We are seeing an increasing demand from clients for advice on issues within this field, and Ben’s valuable insight will increase our offering to them.”
Stephenson Harwood’s real estate group advise major property companies, institutional investors, hotel groups, public sector organisations and corporate occupiers. The firm advises on investment acquisitions and disposals, development projects, sale and leasebacks and other real estate structures as well as the more routine landlord and tenant matters, such as relocation and lettings, through to handling litigation.
