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UK Bar
Offshore - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Stephen Atherton KC is a towering figure in insolvency, civil fraud and company litigation, with a wide-ranging offshore practice that takes in work in the Cayman Islands, the Middle East and Singapore. His clients include offshore funds and minority investors. He is regularly called upon to handle the most contentious proceedings.
Strengths
He makes himself available on short notice value for money and is very client friendly and adaptable.
Stephen is really easy to deal with and is very knowledgeable.
Restructuring/Insolvency - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Stephen Atherton KC is a highly experienced silk who routinely tackles both domestic and cross-border matters. He excels in cases containing fraud elements and is a familiar face in offshore jurisdictions. He counts trustees, liquidators and administrators among his varied clientele.
Strengths
Stephen is a tenacious advocate.
Company - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Stephen Atherton KC of Twenty Essex is an experienced silk with deep knowledge of the company law field. His practice is active on both the domestic and international stages, and includes expertise in contentious and non-contentious matters.
Strengths
Stephen Atherton KC is truly excellent. He is an absolutely brilliant tactician.
Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Stephen Atherton KC is experienced in handling cases with an intersection between fraud and insolvency law. He has impressive international credentials and receives instructions from across the globe, including the Caribbean and the Far East.
Strengths
He has got gravitas and gets to the point.