Work Department

Commercial

Position

Stephen is an exceptional commercial barrister. He is highly respected and specialises in high value and complex disputes. He has over 20 years’ experience in the fields of commercial and property litigation and is recommended as a leading practitioner by both Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500. His practice comprises:

Shareholder and company disputes Partnership disputes Commercial contract disputes Commercial fraud Professional negligence – solicitors, surveyors and accountants Product liability Real property disputes Contested mortgage disputes and mortgage fraud Arbitration, mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution

Stephen is renowned for his hard working and no nonsense approach, for the pragmatic and strategic advice that he provides and for his ability to relate to his clients and to communicate his advice to them in an unstuffy, clear and practical manner.

Education

University of Buckingham, LLB St Thomas More High School, Preston

Mentions

Northern Circuit • Regional Bar

Commercial litigation

LEADING JUNIORS2

Stephen Connolly – Exchange Chambers ‘Stephen is sure on his legal arguments and prepares to develop them carefully but with force in his skeleton arguments and before a judge. He is an advocate to have in your corner for a case heading for trial, and he is not distracted by new matters as they unfold and remains calm under pressure.’