Red Lion Chambers

Steven is a versatile and experienced criminal practitioner who prosecutes and defends in a wide variety of cases both as a leading and led junior.

He is known for a calm and engaging manner with clients and witnesses and for his effective advocacy in court.

Steven is a Grade 4 on the CPS General Crime Panel; he is also on the Rape and Serious Sexual Offences panel and was recently appointed to the Serious Crime Panel.

Steven has a strong practice in cases involving serious sexual offences.

He has particular expertise in cases involving modern slavery and human trafficking offences, including s1 slavery cases; trafficking for economic and sexual exploitation and people smuggling.

He is an accredited Mediator in civil and workplace conflicts.

His expertise in civil litigation includes public liability, workplace accidents, clinical negligence and motor fraud.

Over the years he has appeared in many inquests.

In recent years Steven has taught advocacy to bar students on an occasional basis at BPP and ULaw.

Prior to joining chambers Steven practiced on the Northern Circuit for over 25 years and was a tenant at a leading criminal set in Liverpool where he retains a door tenancy.

Steven is based at the Chelmsford annexe and works across East Anglia but also accepts instructions in London and nationally.

Year of Call: 1996

CPS Panel Advocate (General Crime) (Grade 4)

CPS Panel Advocate (RASSO)

CPS Specialist Panel (Serious Crime) (Grade 3)

Accredited as a Mediator

Inner Temple

CBA

The Northern Circuit

ICSL London

University of Hull