Bio

Stephen is a Partner in the Media and Dispute Resolution Teams. He also heads up SMAB’s data protection unit. He is a leading practitioner in media, commercial & film litigation, and in the regulatory field. He has specialist expertise in sports, regulatory matters, data protection, defamation & privacy as well as generally in investigative and forensic work. Before entering the law, Stephen gained a broad experience base as a journalist, a parliamentary researcher, and as an editor. which equips him with a wider perspective on the role of legal issues within the larger context of commerce and public opinion. Chambers UK states that Stephen is “ a phenomenal litigator”.” He has previously been described by the guide as “sharp as a whip…a tenacious litigator”. The Legal 500 recommended Stephen, whilst previous editions have hailed him as “one of the best forensic solicitors, with a great nose for a case” and credited his “particular expertise in forensic cases where evidence is of high importance”.