Corporate Partnerships

FEBE (For Entrepreneurs By Entrepreneurs)

There are 4.2m private companies in the UK, but just 1% or 45,000 of these are considered to be ‘high growth’. These are the entrepreneurs making a difference and contributing growth to our economy. Many of our clients are privately owned, founder-led businesses and as a law firm led by its founders and sharing the challenges they face, we feel great empathy with these.

The FEBE network seeks to inspire and champion the UK’s entrepreneurs and the companies they create through developing a programme of engagement that includes:

• FEBE Legends: An opportunity to learn from other successful founders and entrepreneurs who have made it
• FEBE FKUP: Events that allow founders to share their toughest moments in a refreshing, supportive and completely honest environment.
• FEBE Cribs: Opportunities to get behind the scenes of some of the best performing fast-growth companies. Not just an office tour, but an opportunity to see how founders create spaces where creativity and collaboration are second nature.

We are firmly behind FEBE’s championing of the sector, their philosophy and vision, and Lawrence Stephens is proud to continue to support the FEBE Growth 100, alongside big 4 accounting firm PwC, wealth manager Pictet, and FX company Universal Partners.

The annual FEBE Growth 100 list showcases the fastest-growing, founder-led privately owned businesses with an annual turnover of between £3m and £200m. The criteria for inclusion is very strict, and making the list is cause for great celebration. You can take a look at the 2024 Growth 100 and Watch List here: https://www.febe.com/

These businesses are at the heart of our proposition and we are delighted to champion these pioneering businesses through sharing our connections, providing support and giving advice.

Steven Bernstein comments: “Having founded Lawrence Stephens over 26 years ago and grown the firm from a small office on Oxford Street to the large full-service firm it is today, I have seen first-hand the struggles faced by founders as they look to build their business.  It’s an honour to be a partner in this fantastic endeavour alongside FEBE, and a pleasure to be able to mentor some truly unique and exciting businesses and founders.”

John Maffioli, founder of FEBE said:  “Lawrence Stephens is the perfect partner for the FEBE Growth 100.  As a founder-led firm, their entrepreneurial spirit has seen them grow into an awesome law firm, and their understanding of what makes a fast-growing business successful is really valuable.  We look forward to working closely with Steven and the rest of the team as they partner us on this adventure.”