Stephen J Murray
UK Bar Guide 2025
Band 1 : Family: Matrimonial Finance
Band 1
About
Provided by Stephen J Murray
Practice Areas
Family Finance (with a particular emphasis on complex financial remedy cases for high net worth clients involving issues such as trusts and company valuations)
Applications under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
Family Law
Career
Known for his robust and thorough approach to cases, Stephen originally pursued a career with the Derbyshire Constabulary. After two years in the police service he left to go to university; graduated with a law degree from Leicester University in 1985 and was called to the Bar in 1986 by Inner Temple having come in the top 8% in the Bar Finals and won two separate scholarships.
In his early years at the Bar, Stephen had a mixed common law practice. For many years now Stephen has specialised in matrimonial finance (with a particular emphasis on complex financial remedy cases for high net worth clients involving issues such as trusts and company valuations) and related fields, particularly applications under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 and cohabitation disputes. He is known for his meticulous attention to detail and thorough grasp of the law and rules of procedure. As an advocate, both written and orally, he is highly regarded and recommended by leading independent legal directories.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Stephen Murray is a financial remedy practitioner noted for his expertise in cases involving businesses and substantial property portfolios. He frequently handles cross-jurisdictional matters, often involving non-disclosure issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"A very robust and persuasive advocate who is very forensic in his preparation."
"Stephen is thorough and articulate, manages client expectations well, is knowledgeable on complex issues and a very strong advocate."
"A very robust and persuasive advocate who is very forensic in his preparation."
"Stephen is thorough and articulate, manages client expectations well, is knowledgeable on complex issues and a very strong advocate."