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Offshore - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Stephen Moverley Smith KC is deeply well versed in a range of commercial cases, including those concerning trusts, restructuring, fraud and insolvency. He also specialises in corruption cases. He is particularly active in Bermuda, the Bahamas and the BVI.
Strengths
He's a very persuasive, measured advocate who gets the ear of the tribunal.
Stephen is very accomplished, enthusiastic and tenacious in how he pursues arguments and points. He's user-friendly and authoritative.
Chancery: Commercial - London (Bar)
Strengths
Stephen remains consistently cool under pressure. He is resolute and has great intellectual stamina.
Stephen is highly experienced and fantastic to deal with. He is incredibly personable, very bright and highly persuasive.
Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Stephen Moverley Smith KC handles substantial civil fraud litigation as part of a practice that also covers trusts, finance and insolvency. He has acted in numerous international cases relating to such jurisdictions as the BVI, Russia and Gibraltar.
Strengths
Stephen has breath-taking delivery in court: no grandstanding or theatrics, just pure acid delivery.
Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)
Strengths
He is absolutely superb and combines sharp commercial acumen with a deep understanding of relevant case law.
Restructuring/Insolvency - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Stephen Moverley Smith KC attracts major international instructions owing to his deep experience in cross-border matters. He frequently appears in courts in the British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands, as well as the Privy Council. He has a particularly robust reputation in the area of offshore work and trusts.
Strengths
Stephen is affable and easy to deal with. He is particularly knowledgeable in BVI-related matters.