Bevan Brittan has hired the former head of commercial and outsourcing at City practice Stephenson Harwood (SH) as the regional firm moves to beef up its presence in the City.

Peter Brazel is set to join Bevan Brittan on Monday (3 October) after three years at SH’s London office, including a recent six-month spell as head of the commercial, outsourcing and technology practice. He becomes the 23rd partner in the commercial group.