Stephen’s practice is focused on complex and high value litigation. He handles cases of the utmost severity, which include traumatic brain and spinal injuries, severe orthopaedic conditions, chronic pain, amputation and fatal accident cases.
Stephen’s practice is focused on complex and high value litigation. He handles cases of the utmost severity, which include traumatic brain and spinal injuries, severe orthopaedic conditions, chronic pain, amputation and fatal accident cases. He regularly achieves multi-million pound settlements and periodical payment awards.
Prior to becoming a barrister Stephen was a senior solicitor/partner in a large city practice, where he was Head of Litigation. During this time he specialised in high value and complex cases and was instructed to advise on class actions, some of which he acted as lead solicitor. He was a Higher Courts Advocate and regularly represented his clients at all levels of the Court before transferring to the Bar.
In May 2020, Stephen was appointed as a Fee Paid Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, and in 2022 was appointed as a Deputy District Judge on the Northern Circuit.
University: Lancashire
Degree: LLB (Hons) Law
Legal Practice Course: 1997
Admitted as a Solicitor: 1998
Solicitor Higher Courts Advocate: 2002
Year of Call: 2007 (Inner Temple)
Joined Chambers: 2007