New Square Chambers

Before joining New Square Chambers in 1998 Stephen practised at the common law bar and his practice retains a wide range.  He has appeared in all the divisions of the High Court as well as county courts throughout the country.  His work now tends to be mainly focused on disputes about property or businesses.

He has edited a practitioner textbook on personal insolvency and his expertise in bankruptcy law leads to instructions not only in insolvency cases but also in areas such as contractual disputes or family law when insolvency points arise.  He regularly acts in and advises on company matters, not only in insolvency cases but also in shareholder disputes and cases involving breach of directors’ duties.

His property work covers all aspects of business and residential tenancies before the property tribunals as well as in court.  He frequently advises on restrictive covenants and rights of way and other easements.

Called 1988; publications: editor ‘Personal Insolvency: Law and Practice’ (4th ed Butterworths LexisNexis 2008); contributor ‘The Law of Freedom of Information” (OUP 2003) and articles in Rights of Way Law Review.

Chancery Bar Association; Property Bar Association; Professional Negligence Bar Association.