Lawrence Stephens

The primary activity of the company Lawrence Stephens is legal advisory services. It is a law firm based in London, specializing in the provision of legal services to businesses and individuals. The firm offers a range of services including corporate law, real estate law, litigation, banking and finance law, wealth management, as well as commercial law. Lawrence Stephens primarily serves a professional clientele, notably businesses, investors, property developers, financial institutions and entrepreneurs, but also assists private clients with specific legal needs.

Lawrence Stephens is a London-based law firm recognized for its integrated and personalized approach to legal advice. Since its creation, the firm has developed around strong values such as collaboration, transparency, and innovation, with a focus on building trust with its clients.

Key milestones in its development:

• Creation: Lawrence Stephens was founded in London and quickly established itself as a leading firm, authorized and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 806802).
• Expansion of services: The firm has broadened its services to cover a wide range of legal areas: banking, construction, corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution, employment, family, immigration, private wealth management, real estate, real estate finance, restructuring and insolvency, taxation.
• Sector specialization: Lawrence Stephens has developed expertise in various sectors such as blockchain and digital assets, financial institutions, real estate, retail and hospitality, sports and entertainment, as well as supporting family businesses and high-net-worth clients.
• Internationalization: The firm has structured an international offering with dedicated teams for East Asia, Europe, Israel, the Middle East, India, and the United States, to support its clients in their cross-border operations.
• Innovation and solutions: Lawrence Stephens has launched innovative solutions such as “Flourish” and “LS Private” to meet the specific needs of its clients.
• Recent strategic changes: In March 2026, the firm changed the titles of its senior lawyers from “Director” to “Partner,” marking an evolution in its governance and internal recognition. It also strengthened its teams, particularly in the corporate and commercial department, and advised clients on major real estate transactions.
• Community engagement: Lawrence Stephens is involved in partnerships, such as with FEBE, and promotes a corporate culture focused on responsibility and the fulfillment of its employees.

Today, Lawrence Stephens positions itself as a long-term partner for its clients, offering tailored, proactive, and excellence-oriented legal support.

Founder and key members of the management team of Lawrence Stephens:

Founder:
The official website does not explicitly mention the current founder(s) in the accessible sections, but the firm's management and structure are clearly presented.

Key members of the management team:

• Steven Bernstein – Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Corporate and Commercial
• Claire Allan – Partner, Head of Leasehold Enfranchisement
• John Aynsley – Partner, Commercial Real Estate
• Goli-Michelle Banan – Partner, Head of Residential Real Estate
• Glen Bayliss – Partner, Residential Real Estate
• Ajoy Bose-Mallick – Partner, Head of Banking
• Laura Brown – Partner, Real Estate Finance
• Steve Clinning – Partner, Banking
• Andrew Conway – Partner, Head of Employment
• Ryan D'Souza – Partner, Corporate and Commercial
• Ann Ebberson – Partner, Head of Real Estate Finance
• Alex Edwards – Partner, Banking

For the complete and up-to-date list of team members, please refer to the dedicated "Our People" page on the official Lawrence Stephens website.