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Offshore (Bar) - UK
Individual Editorial
Stephen Houseman KC's offshore practice sees him acting on commercial law matters arising from shareholder disputes to winding-up proceedings. He is also held in high regard for his ability to handle large-scale asset tracing and fraud cases. He operates across several jurisdictions, including Singapore, Dubai, the Isle of Man and the Caribbean.
Strengths
Stephen is a go-to for injunctions. His advocacy style is excellent; he just owns the room on procedural issues. His delivery is very good.
Stephen was excellent. He is a very accomplished advocate.
International Arbitration - The English Bar - Global Market Leaders
Individual Editorial
Stephen Houseman KC is noted for his broad commercial practice spanning subjects including finance, natural resources and pharmaceuticals. He is also recognised for his expertise in handling anti-suit injunction and anti-arbitration injunction matters.
Strengths
Stephen is second to none on legally heavy work such as anti-suit injunctions and challenges to awards. On his feet, he does not pull his punches and his intellect shines through.
Stephen is exceptional. He continues to go from strength to strength. For anti-suit injunctions and jurisdictional issues, there's no one better at the Bar.
Stephen Houseman is a ferocious advocate and very clever.
Stephen is a very good and effective advocate in arbitrations.
Dispute Resolution: Commercial - UK
Strengths
He is incredibly clever and quite brilliant strategically.
He's a terrific advocate; succinct, clear and concise.
He is the go-to man for anti-suit injunctions.