Stephen Connolly
UK Bar Guide 2025
Band 1 : Commercial Dispute Resolution
Band 1
About
Provided by Stephen Connolly
Practice Areas
Stephen is an exceptional commercial barrister. He is highly respected and specialises in high value and complex disputes. He has over 20 years’ experience in the fields of commercial and property litigation and is recommended as a leading practitioner by both Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500. His practice comprises:
- Shareholder and company disputes
- Partnership disputes
- Commercial contract disputes
- Commercial fraud
- Professional negligence – solicitors, surveyors and accountants
- Product liability
- Real property disputes
- Contested mortgage disputes and mortgage fraud
- Arbitration, mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution
Stephen is renowned for his hard working and no nonsense approach, for the pragmatic and strategic advice that he provides and for his ability to relate to his clients and to communicate his advice to them in an unstuffy, clear and practical manner.
Professional Memberships
Lincoln’s Inn
Northern Circuit Commerical Bar Association
Northern Chancery Bar Association
Chancery Bar Association
Personal
Outside of work Stephen plays the trumpet, cycles and watches Preston North End.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Stephen Connolly is a well-regarded and highly experienced commercial barrister who is particularly adept at acting in cases concerning stakeholder disputes. He also offers expertise in contract, professional negligence, property and fraud claims. He represents a wide range of clients, including both private individuals and businesses.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Stephen is probably one of the best juniors at the Bar. He has a very good all-round practice and a range of specialisms within commercial litigation, which makes him stand out in the market."
"Stephen really understands what solicitors want from counsel; he is incredibly supportive and involved."
"Stephen is probably one of the best juniors at the Bar. He has a very good all-round practice and a range of specialisms within commercial litigation, which makes him stand out in the market."
"Stephen really understands what solicitors want from counsel; he is incredibly supportive and involved."
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