Stephen McArdle

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Stephen is an experienced solicitor and head of the commercial litigation team within the Dispute Resolution department at Forbes. He has a busy caseload of commercial litigation work and also specialises in property litigation. He represents a broad range of business clients including: companies, partnerships, commercial landlords & property developers, insurers, a premier league football club, public bodies & local authorities, housing associations, pension trustees and charities. Stephen is also part of the firm's dedicated education group, SIPP and SSAS pension group and the construction group. He works closely with a network of specialist barristers, accountants and surveyors in the region and nationally.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 398143

  • Based in Preston, Lancashire
  • Licensed for 19 years

Accepting new clients via ReviewSolicitors

Stephen is an experienced solicitor and head of the commercial litigation team within the Dispute Resolution department at Forbes. He has a busy caseload of commercial litigation work and also specialises in property litigation. He represents a broad range of business clients including: companies, partnerships, commercial landlords & property developers, insurers, a premier league football club, public bodies & local authorities, housing associations, pension trustees and charities. Stephen is also part of the firm's dedicated education group, SIPP and SSAS pension group and the construction group. He works closely with a network of specialist barristers, accountants and surveyors in the region and nationally.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 398143

  • Based in Preston, Lancashire
  • Licensed for 19 years

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Value for money 4.8/5
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Experience

  • Kbl Solicitors LLP

    Associate

    Until October 2019

  • Forbes Solicitors LLP

    Associate

    Until November 2021

Languages spoken

  • EN English

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Gordon House, Sceptre Way, Walton Summit, Preston, PR5 6AW

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E Openshaw

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Company & Commercial

Contract Dispute

We instructed Stephen McArdle in the Commercial Litigation team to represent us in a contractual dispute. They dealt with the other side effectively and managed to recover compensation for us as a result of a breach of contract. Our experience of the commercial litigation team was excellent - they were very professional throughout and explained the legal position and advice clearly. We would have no hesitation in recommending Forbes solicitors.

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Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted Stephen McArdle and our Commercial Litigation team were able to achieve a successful outcome for you. We appreciate your recommendation and were pleased to support you throughout the process.

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Sharon Hiddleston

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Commercial Law

My recent experience

We found Forbes Solicitors very professional, who offered clear first class advice. We would definitely recommend them as they were very easy to deal with and understand. They have a wealth of knowledge on all matters and are great at communicating, especially with the designated Solicitor. We would definitely use them again.

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Thank you for your positive feedback. We're delighted to hear you found our team professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to supporting you again in the future.

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Louise S

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Company & Commercial

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Stephen and the wider Forbes team have been a trusted source of legal advice and support throughout our dealings. They consistently provide clear, practical and commercially focused guidance, combining strong technical expertise with an ability to explain complex matters in a straightforward and accessible way. What particularly distinguishes Stephen is his ability to provide balanced, pragmatic advice whilst remaining approachable and responsive throughout the process. He takes the time to understand the wider context and objectives behind each matter, ensuring that his guidance is not only legally sound but also practical and aligned to business needs. His professionalism, attention to detail and calm, measured approach inspire confidence, even when dealing with more complex issues. I would not hesitate to recommend Stephen and Forbes to any business or individual seeking high-quality legal support from a team that is both highly knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.

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Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're delighted to hear that Stephen and the wider team have been able to provide clear, practical advice and support throughout your dealings with us. Your kind words about Stephen's professionalism, expertise, and approach are greatly appreciated, and we will be sure to share your feedback with him. Thank you for your recommendation and for placing your trust in Forbes Solicitors.

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Rik Baynes

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Company & Commercial

Great service from first contact

Stephen was fantastic in resolving our issue; lots of advice through experience, guidance on making deicisions and making sure that our issue was resolved in a timely manner. Respresentation was great, exactly what we needed with this corporate issue. Thanks again!

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Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Steve Jones

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Company & Commercial

NDA Claim - Response

We contacted Stephen at Forbes Solicitors for support with a letter received from a previous associate claiming that we had broken an Non Disclosure agreement which was a clearly false claim. Stephen provided us with high level professional advise on a number of options available to us in response. Stephen was available for discussion around the merits of each option and along with his colleagues provided excellent client care to agree suitable action. Stephen then provided a full response to this claim which robustly represented us in clear correspondence with our opponents. I would not hesitate in using Stephen and Forbes Solicitors again or recommending them to others to confidently provide advice and support at the required level.

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Hi Steve, thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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