Corporate and Commercial
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Ryan D'Souza
September 2025
Lawrence Stephens is pleased to announce the appointment of Director, Ryan D’Souza, who joins the firm to further strengthen its Corporate & Commercial offering.
Ryan brings with him over 20 years’ experience in corporate and commercial law, advising clients on complex mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, private equity and restructuring matters across a broad range of sectors and jurisdictions. Ryan’s practice includes advising on corporate and commercial contracts for companies, shareholders and partnerships, with an additional focus on employment law matters. He is particularly noted for his experience in the sale and acquisition of Lloyd’s LLVs, which own underwriting capacity in Lloyd’s of London insurance market and provide capital to the Lloyd’s syndicates. He also advises on legal issues relating to blockchain and crypto-assets, a growing area of interest for the firm’s technology and innovation clients.
With an MBA complementing his legal expertise, Ryan offers clients a commercially attuned perspective that underpins his practical, business-first approach to legal strategy. He is also a Solicitor-Advocate and was called to the Bar by Lincoln’s Inn in 2003, a background which gives him a strong understanding of contentious issues and offers clients added reassurance when navigating high-value, high-stakes transactions.
At Lawrence Stephens, Ryan will play a key role in growing the firm’s Corporate & Commercial team and supporting the wider firm with specialist knowledge of digital asset transactions.
Commenting on his appointment, Ryan said:
“It’s an exciting time to be joining Lawrence Stephens, a firm with a strong entrepreneurial ethos and growing reputation for its expertise in cutting-edge sectors. I look forward to collaborating with colleagues across the firm to deliver strategic advice that meets the needs of our dynamic client base.”
Jeff Rubenstein, Head of Corporate at Lawrence Stephens, commented:
“Ryan’s breadth of experience across corporate and commercial law makes him a great addition to our team. His track record advising on complex transactions, from M&A and private equity to corporate finance and commercial contracts, aligns perfectly with our strategic growth in these areas. In particular, his specialist knowledge of the wider insurance market adds a valuable dimension to our offering. We’re excited to welcome Ryan and look forward to the impact his insight and commercial acumen will bring to our clients.”
