Stephen qualified as a solicitor in 1993, having trained in London where he developed a particular interest in personal injury and employment work, whilst gaining experience in a number of other disciplines.
He subsequently qualified as a Barrister in 1994 and conducted a successful career at the Bar in Manchester before joining Harris Fowler in 1998. During the course of his work as a Barrister, Stephen appeared as an advocate in cases before the County Court, High Court, Court of Appeal, Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal as well as at Coroner’s Inquests.
During his time in Manchester he was highlighted as “an excellent advocate” in an article in The Times, in which a survey was conducted amongst law firms in the North West.
After moving to Harris Fowler Stephen has further developed his expertise in personal injury law, with a particular interest in cases involving serious injury, especially brain injury, psychiatric injury and injury suffered by members of the Armed Forces.