Stephen Ferguson

Overview

Stephen Ferguson is a specialist defence barrister. He is one of the most sought after defence barristers in the UK.

Stephen is best described through recent accolades in the professional directories:

• “Stephen Ferguson has a highly regarded advocacy style, a fearless cross examiner, such are his court room performances that many believe his appointment to silk is imminent. His recent work highlights include VAT, tax and mortgage fraud.” Chambers & Partners
  
• “Stephen Ferguson’s court presence is formidable, demolishing prosecution cases with extraordinary attention to detail, leading to acquittal after acquittal. He is a powerful and persuasive ‘must have’ advocate.” Legal 500
• “An absolutely top drawer lawyer who is hard working, impressive in the court room and a real fighter for his clients.” Chambers & Partners
• “A powerhouse of a lawyer, who produces faultless work and is great on the client side”. Chambers & Partners

Ferguson specialises in the fields of fraud, organised crime, corruption and large scale money laundering. He is regularly instructed in the most serious and high profile cases in the UK. His work often features an international dimension – recent instruction includes front page City frauds, representing a prominent individual in relation to the Equatorial Guinea coup and the attempt to overthrow President Obiang; an extremely sensitive case in Iraq and cases of notoriety across the Globe. He works relentlessly to ensure that the problems of his clients are dealt with expeditiously and successfully. Very high profile individuals from the worlds of commerce, politics, celebrity and sport have been successfully and discreetly represented by Ferguson over the years. He has for example represented Terry Adams, Charles Bronson and prominent British social figures.

He has particular expertise in putting together small expert teams of relevant professionals to solve problems with a criminal dimension globally without recourse to the Courts.

Stephen Ferguson was educated at Oxford University. He was a junior Irish rugby international and an Oxford Blue. He is a member of Vincent’s Club and is an Ambassador for the Wilberforce Trust.