Brodies LLP

Property litigation.

Stephen is Head of Litigation and a recognised expert in dispute resolution. With a reputation gained from over 20 years’ experience of dealing with highly contentious and business critical matters for clients across the UK and internationally, he specialises in solving contractual and asset-related disputes involving energy (in particular oil and gas), real estate, infrastructure and finance issues.

Stephen advises clients (both domestic and international) in a broad range of dispute arenas including arbitration, mediation and court. Commercial litigation, lease enforcement (including complex dilapidations and repairing issues) together with portfolio debt recovery are also part of his repertoire. He has led and advised on high value cases involving contractual interpretation and misrepresentation claims which have been determined by the Supreme Court in London. International arbitration (through LCIA and ICC) is an active area of his practice.

Trained Bird Semple; qualified 1999; Brodies LLP 2002; associate 2004; partner Brodies 2007.

PLA; committee member, Property Litigation Association, Scottish branch.

Douglas Academy; Strathclyde University (1996 Hons), (1997 Dip LP).

Rugby, skiing, cycling.