Practice Overview
Stephen was called to the Bar in 1975 and has over 30 years of experience in property and commercial litigation. He has acted in many high profile and leading cases. He is a founder committee member of the Property Bar Association and has been cited by “The Lawyer” magazine as a leading property practitioner.
His style is patient, yet proactive. Clients routinely praise his ability to "hear the story" yet keep the parties focused on targeting an acceptable resolution for the dispute.
Professional Background
Strephen is an Associate Member of Lamb Chambers, in Middle Temple, London. He sits as a Judge of the First Tier Property Tribunal and as a Deputy District Judge in the County Court in London.
Whilst in practice, Stephen had a broad workload of Property and Commercial litigation and advisory work; he now works exclusively in Mediation and part-time judicial work.
Stephen has been appointed a Fellow of the Civil Mediation Council, has been awarded Hall of Fame status by Legal 500 and is regularly ranked as a Leading National Mediator in both Legal 500 and Chamber & Partners Directories.
Articles
A Mediator's Perspective: How to work for your mediation and make your mediation work for you. Article written by Stephen Shaw and published by Practical Law
Endorsements
"A calming influence on clients and a good listener". Legal 500, 2022
Legal 500: "Stephen Shaw attracts very high praise, and is particularly recommended for complex property and commercial mediations. He is 'particularly good at quelling the more emotive aspects' of claims, and particularly impresses with his 'perseverance and ability to deal with volatile personalities''"
Chambers & Partners: "Stephen Shaw is also a mediator with considerable market recognition. Interviewees say: "His style is relaxed, open and non-threatening. He is a good listener and has a good eye for detail, which makes discussions between parties go very smoothly." Shaw has a broad real estate practice, and is also called upon in relation to a range of more general commercial matters."