Barristers

Stephen Connolly

Stephen Connolly

Exchange Chambers, North West

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.

Career

Solicitor 1992; Called to the Bar 2003;

Memberships

Lincoln's Inn Northern Circuit Commercial Bar Association Northern Chancery Bar Association Chancery Bar Association

Education

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

Leisure

Outside of work Stephen plays the trumpet, cycles and watches Preston North End.

Mentions

Northern Circuit • Regional Bar

Commercial litigation

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Stephen Connolly – Exchange Chambers ‘Stephen is the ultimate all rounder. He knows what solicitors want from counsel, he is clever, very well respected by the judiciary, and fantastic on both paper and at advocacy.'