Stephen Moverley Smith KC

UK Bar

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.

"Stephen is very accomplished, enthusiastic and tenacious in how he pursues arguments and points. He's user-friendly and authoritative."

"He's a very persuasive, measured advocate who gets the ear of the tribunal."

"Stephen is highly experienced and fantastic to deal with. He is incredibly personable, very bright and highly persuasive."

"Stephen remains consistently cool under pressure. He is resolute and has great intellectual stamina."

"He is absolutely superb and combines sharp commercial acumen with a deep understanding of relevant case law."

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.

"Stephen has breath-taking delivery in court: no grandstanding or theatrics, just pure acid delivery."

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.

"Stephen is affable and easy to deal with. He is particularly knowledgeable in BVI-related matters."