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Stephen Beresford is now ranked in the Chambers and Partners UK Bar 2019 for Commercial Dispute Resolution.
Stephen is a “supremely intelligent and reliable” advocate who attracts widespread praise for his comprehensive commercial, property and chancery practice. He handles an array of matters, such as director and shareholder disputes, construction cases and litigious tax issues, amongst others. He has a particular focus on competition matters, frequently representing businesses in unfair trading practice cases.
“He’s an incredibly bright and intelligent individual who gets to grips with a case from the outset. He’s also user-friendly and is able to speak the client’s language.”
Recent work:
Successfully represented the petitioner in Birkinshaw -v- Wann and others, an unfair prejudice conduct claim that reached the Court of Appeal.
To view Stephen’s profile on the Chambers and Partners website, please click here.
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