Stephen Bennett > Gardner Leader LLP > Maidenhead, England > Lawyer Profile

Gardner Leader LLP
FIRST FLOOR, 7 FRASCATI WAY
MAIDENHEAD
SL6 4UY
England

Work Department

Crime: general and Fraud: white-collar crime

Position

Stephen is a Consultant based in the Maidenhead office.

With a strong background in many kinds of litigation, latterly Stephen has specialised in White Collar and regulatory crime. He has wide experience of advising corporate clients and private individuals in both  non-contentious as well as contentious areas of law. He has represented clients  in many high profile cases which have attracted media attention. This breadth of knowledge allows him to grasp instructions quickly and deliver advice in a constructive, cost effective and straightforward fashion.

A strong advocate and persuasive negotiator Stephen routinely receives recommendations from other solicitors, the Police, Trades Unions, Magistrates, and even Crown Court Judges. He prides himself in having an approachable nature coupled with a formidable reputation as an opponent.

Stephen often receives instructions to represent the children of existing clients charged with a variety of criminal matters ranging from road traffic to serious offences of physical and sexual assault.

Recognising the stresses placed upon both the parents and child in these proceedings, has earned Stephen a deserved reputation as the “go to” solicitor for cases of this kind.

Sharing a love of sport and of the Julian Alps (Slovenia), he was flattered to be asked to represent The Slovenian Olympic Authority in negotiations for their media and hospitality centre for the London Olympic Games.

Lawyer Rankings

South East > Employment > Health and safety

Led by Michelle Di Gioia in Newbury, the team at Gardner Leader LLP has an established practice relating to compliance, risk management, and litigation in health and safety, with a particular focus on the construction sector. The firm regularly advises clients on risk assessments and directors’ liabilities, with Di Gioia offering a backdrop of corporate support. Stephen Bennett, based in Maidenhead, has experience acting for health and safety consultants instructed by indemnity insurers regarding investigations into workplace deaths, among other compliance issues.