Ian Stern QC

Directory Quotes

From the Chambers UK Bar guide 2018:

Professional Discipline:
“Exceptional advocate offering expertise across numerous fields of regulation. He is particularly noted for his adroit representation of healthcare professionals before regulatory bodies such as the GMC, GDC and GOC.

Strengths: “Hugely experienced. He is very smooth and persuasive and he has a charming manner with juries and committees.” “Impressive advocate with a measured style and delicate touch.”

Crime:
“Heads up the regulatory group at chambers but also has a thriving criminal practice. He frequently represents professional clients in criminal proceedings, such as gross negligence and corporate manslaughter cases.

Strengths: “A very polished and unflappable advocate who has a measured and easy style that juries find attractive.” “An impressive advocate with a delicate touch who always makes the right decisions.”

Police Law:
“He regularly represents officers in misconduct proceedings, criminal trials and inquests. He is particularly adept at handling cases concerning police shootings.

Strengths: “An impressive advocate with a measured style and delicate touch who always makes the right decisions.”

“You have been selected by your peers for inclusion in the Sixth Edition of The Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom in the practice area of Professional Malpractice Litigation (2018)”.

The Legal 500 2017 described Ian as:

‘An excellent barrister – quick, effective and a real presence in court.’
‘A confident advocate with a smooth style.’
‘A very intelligent and charming advocate, whose knowledge is impressive and arguments are creative.’

“Exceptional advocate offering expertise across numerous fields of regulation. He is particularly noted for his adroit representation of police officers and healthcare professionals, while his thorough cross-examination and smooth advocacy style are also highlighted.

Strengths: “He is an excellent lawyer and an excellent advocate who is absolutely at the top of his game.” “It’s hard to see any weaknesses: he’s good with clients, hard-working, thorough, and very good at getting answers out of people without them knowing they’re being asked a question.” Chambers & Partners 2017

“Heads up the Regulatory Group at the chambers but also has a thriving criminal practice. He often acts in criminal proceedings in the regulatory and professional disciplinary sector.

Strengths: “A go to guy for cases involving fatal shootings,” he’s “calm and fearless but not in a way which causes offense. Juries, witnesses and judges all warm to him.”

Recent work: Successfully acted for Anthony Long, the police marksman accused of killing Azelle Rodney, who was facing a murder charge relating to the incident.” Chambers & Partners 2017

“A highly regarded silk who is consistently involved in the highest-profile and most complex regulatory cases. His expertise covers a breadth of areas, and he is particularly regarded for his knowledge on police and healthcare disciplinary matters.” Chambers & Partners 2015

“Instructed by top solicitors and major prosecuting authorities alike” he is armed with “bags of common sense” and “excellent judgment” and as having “the ability to handle the most complex of fraud trials.” Chambers & Partners

“Impressive advocate with a measured style and a delicate touch who always makes the right decisions.” Chambers & Partners

“Absolutely first class” and a silk “who will fight his corner for the client.” Chambers & Partners

He is noted for his advocacy, and for his ability to win over clients by “dealing with them with the necessary level of respect for their professionalism.” Chambers & Partners