Stephen Atherton KC

UK Bar

Stephen Atherton KC is a highly experienced silk who routinely tackles both domestic and cross-border matters. He excels in cases containing fraud elements and is a familiar face in offshore jurisdictions. He counts trustees, liquidators and administrators among his varied clientele.

"Stephen is able to find a needle in a haystack. He has a compelling intellectual power, coupled with sound commercial sense."

Stephen Atherton KC of Twenty Essex is a towering figure in insolvency, civil fraud and company litigation, with a wide-ranging offshore practice that takes in work in the Cayman Islands, the Middle East and Singapore. His clients include offshore funds and minority investors. He is regularly called upon to handle the most contentious proceedings.

"He's a very safe pair of hands, an excellent advocate and great to work with."

"Watching Stephen in court is an absolute pleasure.He really knows how to work the courtroom.He is also a real team player and a pleasure to work with."

Stephen Atherton KC of Twenty Essex is an experienced silk with deep knowledge of the company law field. His practice is active on both the domestic and international stages, and includes expertise in contentious and non-contentious matters.

"Stephen finds the needle in a haystack. He is a compelling, intellectual power-house with sound commercial sense."

Stephen Atherton KC is experienced in handling cases with an intersection between fraud and insolvency law. He has impressive international credentials and receives instructions from across the globe including the Caribbean and the Far East.

"Stephen gets right into the detail of cases and gives first-class pragmatic advice."