JUNIOR PROFILE
Stephen Connolly

Stephen Connolly

UK Bar 2026

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About

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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.

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UK Bar

Commercial Dispute Resolution - Northern (Bar)

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Individual Editorial

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

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  • A fierce advocate who is technically brilliant and has great client skills.

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Ranked Barristers at Exchange Chambers (107)

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North Eastern (Bar)

Northern (Bar)

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