Stephen O'Dowd
Litigation Support Guide 2024
Band 2 : Litigation Funding
Band 2
About
Provided by Stephen O'Dowd
Practice Areas
Originator of new investment opportunities with a particular focus on class actions, competition claims and the use of litigation funding in Australia.
With nearly eight years’ experience of sourcing, assessing and managing complex investments, Stephen is a highly-regarded expert in litigation funding.
Experienced in both private practice with Addleshaw Goddard and in-house as Head of Commercial Litigation with British Telecommunications Plc, Stephen has established deep and strong relationships with leading litigation practitioners in Australia and in the UK.
Stephen holds a law degree from the University of Nottingham and qualified as a solicitor in 2000.
In March 2020, Stephen won the ‘Litigation Individual, Europe’ award at the Lexology Global Counsel Awards.
Chambers Review
Litigation Support
Stephen O'Dowd is a senior director of litigation funding at Harbour overseeing the firm's operations in Australia. He is well regarded by practitioners within the litigation funding market.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Stephen is one of the most experienced international funders in Australia. He has a deep understanding of the jurisdiction and a wide network of contacts. He is serious, smart and formidable."
"Stephen is a helpful and experienced leader who is a pleasure to work with."
"Stephen is one of the most experienced international funders in Australia. He has a deep understanding of the jurisdiction and a wide network of contacts. He is serious, smart and formidable."
"Stephen is a helpful and experienced leader who is a pleasure to work with."
