Business services/government and infrastructure.

Stephen works in our Government and Infrastructure team and specialises in joint ventures, regeneration, procurement and outsourcings. He acts for public bodies and contractors and has experience in overseas markets (notably public private partnerships). Stephen manages teams across various disciplines in delivering major projects.

Stephen is a consultant in our government and infrastructure team with over 30 years’ experience. Recognised for his knowledge and experience in both the Legal 500 and Chambers directories, Stephen advises public bodies and others on major procurements and projects, notably those involving outsourcing, regeneration and housing schemes.

Having been an in-house local government senior officer, he understands how the public sector works and gives valuable insight. He is praised in directories for his deep understanding of the sector and for having an astute, robust and pragmatic approach.

Stephen advises clients on major projects where strategic thinking is required and works with and alongside the multi-disciplinary teams involved. Recent projects have included joint ventures between public bodies and private sector developers to deliver town centre regeneration as well as enabling the delivery of public benefit – whether education facilities or affordable homes.

Articled South Yorkshire County Council; qualified 1982; senior solicitor Derbyshire County Council; county secretary and solicitor Shropshire County Council; partner Eversheds 1995-2005; Nabarro LLP 2005-2014; Browne Jacobson 2014-date.

Law Society; Procurement Lawyers Association.

Farnham Grammar School; University of Sheffield (1979 LLB); College of Law, London (1985 Dpp LG Law – Law Society).

Golf, travel, cinema.