Barristers

George Carter-Stephenson KC

George Carter-Stephenson KC

Position

George is a highly sought after specialist defence Silk with a varied and wide-ranging practice extending over all types of criminal cases and disciplinary proceedings. He is extremely experienced in dealing with highly involved and complex cases, including all areas of commercial, corporate and financial crime, incorporating SFO prosecutions and high-value confiscation, asset recovery, restraint proceedings, high value VAT tribunal work, murder and terrorism.

George's disciplinary and regulatory work includes representing financial and sports professionals.

Career

Called 1975 Silk 1998 Head of Chambers

Memberships

Criminal Bar Association European Criminal Bar Association South Eastern Circuit Proceeds of Crime Lawyers Association Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers Fraud Lawyers Association Financial Services Lawyers Association

Education

Law (LLB Hons), Leeds University (1974).

Mentions

London Bar

Business and regulatory crime (including global investigations)

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George Carter-Stephenson KC – 25 Bedford Row ‘A hugely experienced and redoubtable performer with an infinite capacity to master complex detail in any proceedings. His advocacy exudes gravitas, command of the material, resourcefulness and calmness under pressure. He has no weaknesses.’
London Bar

Crime

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George Carter-Stephenson KC – 25 Bedford Row 'George's manner and communication with clients is a particular strength of his - he is able to talk, engage and advise clients, of all backgrounds, in a down-to-earth and caring manner. This is extremely important in highly complex and sensitive cases.'
London Bar

Fraud: crime

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George Carter-Stephenson KC – 25 Bedford Row ‘One of the best KCs there is.'