"I enjoy the challenge of facing complex disputes, and the process and problem solving required to guide clients and navigate to a successful outcome."

"I grew up near Melbourne and lived there for 27 years before moving to London in 2020. I have broad experience advising on insurance losses across the UK and Australia, primarily in property, casualty and construction claims. 

I have also acted as monitoring counsel for claims arising in parts of Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

I enjoy the challenge of facing complex disputes, and the process and problem solving required to guide clients and navigate to a successful outcome. I am a committed and pragmatic advocate, with keen attention to detail, a strong commercial mindset and quick grasp of strategy."

Stephen's recent work highlights:

Acting for a major UK home builder and its insurers to secure a high value recovery against a subcontractor in a claim in respect of deficient design works.

Advising public liability insurers on coverage issues arising from an incident involving a train colliding with a fallen tree.

Defending a subcontractor wrongly accused of defective installation works in a claim involving water damage to a large apartment complex.