“Stephen Ferguson’s court presence is formidable, demolishing prosecution cases with extraordinary attention to detail, leading to acquittal after acquittal”

“Stephen Ferguson is a powerful and persuasive “must have” advocate”

Editors of 'The Legal 500' 2008 – 2009

“An absolutely top drawer lawyer who is hard working, impressive in the court room and a real fighter for his clients”

Chambers and Partners Guide 2008

Also cited in Legal Experts 2008.

Stephen Ferguson is a highly sought after barrister who has an entirely defence practice. He is frequently chosen to represent household names from the worlds of entertainment, sport and organised crime. He defended Terry Adams – alleged by the Crown to be head of one of the most powerful criminal organizations in the UK. The money laundering case of Regina v Adams received sustained and high profile media attention. He has also appeared in a sensitive case in Iraq.

Ferguson leads in murder cases. He has a substantial appellate practice which includes professional negligence, headline murders and international drug conspiracies. He advises both individuals and companies in criminal and quasi criminal matters.

Specialisations: Target criminals, murder, money laundering offences, large scale drug importations, asset forfeiture and confiscation, serious white collar fraud extending across VAT, tax and mortgage frauds; malicious prosecutions; import duty liability cases.

Educated at RBAI (Belfast) and Oxford University. Irish Schools Rugby International and Rugby Blue at Oxford. He continues to follow the sport with a passion. Ferguson is a director of Caring for Ex Offenders. Interests also include Africa, Ireland, boxing and encouraging young people to consider the criminal bar as a career. Member of Vincent’s Club.

Notable Cases

Case name	R v Terry Adams	Case name	Charles Bronson v Regina
Appearance	Defence	Appearance	Defence
Category	Money Laundering/Fraud	Category	Court of Appeal
Detail	One of the highest profile cases in the UK this year.	Detail	High profile appeal for Britain’s longest serving solitary prisoner and prolific author
Case name	Regina v Abdullah Baybasin	Case name	R v  Olly Barkley
Appearance	Defence (first legal team)	Appearance	Defence
Category	Money laundering and drugs matters	Category	Crown Court
Detail	Alleged head of P.U.K	Detail	England rugby player