Law firm Stephenson Harwood has launched a new maritime, trade and offshore practice group to combine its ship finance, shipping and trade and commodities expertise.

The group will be led by maritime and offshore partner Dora Mace-Kokota, bringing together a team of 56 partners and 97 lawyers from eight offices around the world.

“Stephenson Harwood has a unique market position; what sets us apart is having both a premier ship finance and a premier shipping and offshore practice in one firm,” said chief executive Eifion Morris.