Undergraduate degree:
BA Hons Law Kent
Post Graduate degree:
LLM Bristol
Areas of Practice:
Family
Employment and Discrimination
Civil Litigation
Sports Law
Profile:
Stephen transferred to the Bar in 2002 having practised as a solicitor from 1980 until 2002 and is an experienced family law practitioner.
Children
Deals with public law children cases, including complex injury cases, regularly appearing for local authorities and guardians. Stephen was a member of the Law Society's children panel for 14 years.
Ancillary Relief
Regularly instructed in all aspects of ancillary relief including high net worth claims and business assets. Regularly conducts TOLATA claims.
Stephen also has a particular interest in the application of law to sporting and educational contexts and is a lecturer at the University of Bath in these subjects.
Quotations from Directories:
Stephen Roberts is 'rock-solid reliable' in family matters. - Legal 500 2009
Stephen Roberts impresses with his "cool-headed approach and will to win." - Chambers and Partners 2009
Stephen Roberts, whose experience as a solicitor belies his call, appeared in the breach of trust case, De Clare Johnson v MYA Consulting Limited. - Legal 500 2008
"staightforward and intellectual" Stephen Roberts enjoys postive market feedback.' - Chambers and Partners 2008
Stephen Roberts, a former solicitor, 'has an impressive intellect and business acumen. - Legal 500 2007
Stephen Roberts "strikes a chord" with clients. He is lauded for his "experienced, mature outlook" and for being "good value." - Chambers and Partners 2007
Memberships:
Family Law Bar Association, Justice.
