Stephen is a Solicitor in the Dispute Resolution Team.
Stephen is a Solicitor in the Dispute Resolution team, having joined Machins in July 2021.
He originally studied law in Ireland, graduating from the National University of Ireland, Galway and University College Cork, before completing his GDL at BPP London, and his LPC at BPP Cambridge.
Since joining Machins, Stephen has displayed excellent client care and has built strong relationships with clients, drawing on his extensive experience working in the corporate and charity sectors. This experience has given him a valuable insight into the needs of clients which has enabled him to deliver excellent results.
He has worked at a senior leadership level in the hospitality industry, in the charity and education sector and with major international development projects. Before returning to work in Law, Stephen gained extensive experience with addiction rehabilition, working for a Hertfordshire based substance misuse charity.
Stephen also has experience working in the Employment, Company Commercial and Public Family departments.
Approach to work
“I am not afraid to be honest and forthcoming with clients and like to develop a relationship in order to understand my clients’ needs and objectives more clearly. I try to be creative in approaching a problem to find the best possible solution that achieves my clients’ aims.”
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