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Stephen Walsh KC
Position
A specialist in regulatory, coronial and licensing law with broad experience in criminal enforcement. Regulatory practice is focused on health and safety (primarily fatal accidents in the workplace, major incidents, fire safety, and safety in elite sports and stadia). Prosecuting and defending in a broad range of regulatory cases and representing interested parties and core participants at inquests/public inquiries. Advising regulatory authorities generally on matters of enforcement; advising corporate and individual clients on broad range of regulatory compliance. Licensing expertise encompasses all forms of licensable activities including liquor and entertainment, late night refreshment, sports venues, gambling (terrestrial and internet), television, firearms, street trading and charities. Providing advice to licensing authorities and all sectors of the leisure and sports industries nationally. Appearing on behalf of applicants, responsible authorities and interested parties before local authorities and courts throughout England and Wales including applications for judicial review.
Career
Called to the Bar 1983. SILK 2009.
Education
LLB Hons.
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Licensing
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 1Stephen Walsh KC –Three Raymond Buildings ‘Stephen is a star of the licensing Bar and a joy to work with.’
Three Raymond Buildings garners praise as ‘a leading set for licensing‘. Stephen Walsh KC is a highly regarded practitioner in the space, with extensive expertise in handling the full range of licensing matters. Michael Bromley-Martin KC is ‘tenacious and always willing to go to battle for clients‘, and his recent workload includes advising on premises licensing issues. Firearms licensing work is a key strength for Matthew Butt KC, who is equally adept at handling gambling, liquor and private hire licensing matters. Sarah Le Fevre is regularly instructed by local authorities on both borough and council licensing matters, and Guy Ladenburg has a solid track record in handling liquor licensing mandates.
London Bar > Health and safety
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 2Stephen Walsh KC –Three Raymond Buildings ‘Stephen is at the top of his game, his judgement is second-to-none, and he provides strategic legal advice to clients in crisis situations.‘
London Bar > Inquests and inquiries
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 2Stephen Walsh KC –Three Raymond Buildings ‘Stephen is a doyen of the inquest and inquiry Bar. He has tremendous judgement and a sureness of touch which he brings to bear in the most sensitive of cases. An extremely impressive practitioner.‘