SILK PROFILE

Stephen Atherton KC

UK Bar 2026

Twenty Essex

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Offshore

All Circuits

Restructuring/Insolvency

London (Bar)

Company

London (Bar)

Fraud: Civil

London (Bar)

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UK Bar

Offshore - All Circuits

Band 1

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.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - London (Bar)

Band 1

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.

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Company - London (Bar)

Band 3

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.

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Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

Band 4

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.