After qualifying as a solicitor, Stephen gained experience working in London and Bristol before joining Goughs in 1978.
For over thirty years Stephen has acted for commercial and private clients in property acquisitions and disposals and a wide range of commercial and business matters, including company formation, restructuring, leases, disposals, contracts, agreements and licences. He works closely with other professionals on business transfers and establishing and dissolving partnerships.
As well as being Senior Partner, Stephen is Partner in charge of the Chippenham office.
Away from the office, Stephen was a past President of the Chippenham Rotary Club and is a member of the Chippenham Chamber of Commerce.
Where did you grow up?
Bristol
What was your first job?
Summer jobs in a Flour Mill and Cigarette Factory
What are your hobbies?
Food, theatre, literary novels, anthropology and Big Brother
What is your favourite food?
Roast duck breast, or venison
What is your favourite drink?
Red wine
What is your favourite film?
Sense and Sensibility
What is your favourite group/artist?
The Beatles and Portraits
What was your last holiday destination?
Paphos, Cyprus
What is your favourite book?
The Aubrey-Maturin series of novels by Patrick O’Brian