Position

A specialist in regulatory, coronial and licensing law with broad experience in criminal enforcement. Regulatory practice is   focused on health and safety (primarily fatal accidents in the workplace, major incidents, fire safety, and safety in elite sports and stadia). Prosecuting and defending in a broad range of regulatory cases and representing interested parties and core participants at inquests/public inquiries. Advising regulatory authorities generally on matters of enforcement; advising corporate and individual clients on broad range of regulatory compliance. Licensing expertise encompasses all forms of licensable activities including liquor and entertainment, late night refreshment, sports venues, gambling (terrestrial   and internet), television, firearms, street trading and charities. Providing advice to licensing authorities and all sectors of the leisure and sports industries nationally. Appearing on behalf of applicants, responsible authorities and interested parties before local authorities and  courts throughout England and Wales including applications for judicial review.

Education

LLB Hons.

Mentions

London Bar

Health and safety

HALL OF FAME2

Stephen Walsh KC –Three Raymond Buildings ‘Stephen is at the top of his game, his judgement is second-to-none, and he provides strategic legal advice to clients in crisis situations.‘

London Bar

Inquests and inquiries

HALL OF FAME2

Stephen Walsh KC –Three Raymond Buildings ‘Stephen is a doyen of the inquest and inquiry Bar. He has tremendous judgement and a sureness of touch which he brings to bear in the most sensitive of cases. An extremely impressive practitioner.'

London Bar

Licensing

HALL OF FAME1

Stephen Walsh KC –Three Raymond Buildings 'Stephen is a star of the licensing Bar and a joy to work with.'