Barrister whose specialist practice areas are inheritance and family provision; and matrimonial finance. Wide range of expertise in all areas of family law, from leading child care cases to complex ancillary relief disputes. Although family law is Stephen’s specialist area of practice, his background includes extensive experience in both civil law and criminal law, which gives him highly developed skills as an advocate. Principal specialism is ancillary relief, in which he has built up a successful practice built upon a reputation for incisive analysis and, where appropriate, robust advocacy. Civil expertise lends itself well to big money cases, in which he is able to demonstrate a rigorous and structured approach to complex financial issues. In great demand by leading family solicitors both in London and the regions and as a consequence enjoys a nationwide reputation as a leading family lawyer. Places great importance on an open and friendly relationship with both solicitors and lay clients, and is a firm believer in providing a service which is practical, realistic, and tailored to meet the needs of individual clients. Active participant in the continuing education of solicitors, by way of lectures and seminars.

Nottingham University (LLB Hons).