Stephen Bennett

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Stephen is a Consultant based in the Reading office. With a strong background in many kinds of litigation, latterly Stephen has specialised in White Collar and regulatory crime. He has wide experience of advising corporate clients and private individuals in both non-contentious as well as contentious areas of law. He has represented clients in many high profile cases which have attracted media attention. This breadth of knowledge allows him to grasp instructions quickly and deliver advice in a constructive, cost effective and straightforward fashion. A strong advocate and persuasive negotiator Stephen routinely receives recommendations from other solicitors, the Police, Trades Unions, Magistrates, and even Crown Court Judges. He prides himself in having an approachable nature coupled with a formidable reputation as an opponent. Stephen often receives instructions to represent the children of existing clients charged with a variety of criminal matters ranging from road traffic to serious offences of physical and sexual assault. Recognising the stresses placed upon both the parents and child in these proceedings, has earned Stephen a deserved reputation as the “go to” solicitor for cases of this kind. Sharing a love of sport and of the Julian Alps (Slovenia), he was flattered to be asked to represent The Slovenian Olympic Authority in negotiations for their media and hospitality centre for the London Olympic Games.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 119178

  • Based in London
  • Licensed for 47 years

Accepting new clients via ReviewSolicitors

Stephen is a Consultant based in the Reading office. With a strong background in many kinds of litigation, latterly Stephen has specialised in White Collar and regulatory crime. He has wide experience of advising corporate clients and private individuals in both non-contentious as well as contentious areas of law. He has represented clients in many high profile cases which have attracted media attention. This breadth of knowledge allows him to grasp instructions quickly and deliver advice in a constructive, cost effective and straightforward fashion. A strong advocate and persuasive negotiator Stephen routinely receives recommendations from other solicitors, the Police, Trades Unions, Magistrates, and even Crown Court Judges. He prides himself in having an approachable nature coupled with a formidable reputation as an opponent. Stephen often receives instructions to represent the children of existing clients charged with a variety of criminal matters ranging from road traffic to serious offences of physical and sexual assault. Recognising the stresses placed upon both the parents and child in these proceedings, has earned Stephen a deserved reputation as the “go to” solicitor for cases of this kind. Sharing a love of sport and of the Julian Alps (Slovenia), he was flattered to be asked to represent The Slovenian Olympic Authority in negotiations for their media and hospitality centre for the London Olympic Games.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 119178

  • Based in London
  • Licensed for 47 years

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Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 4.7/5
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Experience

  • Gardner Leader LLP

    Consultant

    February 2012 - February 2026 14 years

  • McArthur Solicitor

    Consultant Solicitor

    February 2026 - Present 4 months

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

Opening hours

Monday 00:00–23:59
Tuesday 00:00–23:59 (Open)
Wednesday 00:00–23:59
Thursday 00:00–23:59
Friday 00:00–23:59
Saturday 00:00–23:59
Sunday 00:00–23:59

Cannon Place, 78 Cannon Street, London, EC4N 6HL

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anonymous

Driving offences

Court representation

So impressed with the service I got from Stephen and MacArthurs from the first phone call Stephen laid out a plan to get me the best possible outcome and he delivered on the day outstandingly

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Thank you for your review. We appreciate your positive feedback you have given us. It was a pleasure to assist you in your matter.

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Rae

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Crime

Stephen was calm, meticulous and understanding of my situation which gave me confidence that I had selected the correct solicitor. I would certainly recommend him to others and wouldn't hesitate to call on his services again.

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Thank you for sharing the experience you had with Stephen Bennett and our Dispute Resolution Solicitors. This is very much appreciated and we are glad that you are happy with the service you received.

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Mark

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Driving offence

From the outset Stephen was very understanding, kind and sympathetic to my situation. He was very helpful and knowledgeable when representing me in court and put me at ease in what was for me a very difficult and stressful situation. Stephen is a lovely man and I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending him to anyone else looking for legal representation.

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Morning Mark, thank you for leaving a review for Stephen Bennett and our Dispute Resolution team. I will be sure to pass on your kind words directly to Stephen.

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Gemma

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Very profession and kind

Stephen was fantastic; he was kind and supportive throughout a distressing situation and was always very clear and explained what was happening. Very nice man and professional service. Thank you

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We greatly appreciate these kind words and have passed your message directly onto Stephen Bennett. Thank you again.

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Leanne

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Advice

Stephen helped me with a distressing situation that was difficult and unexpected for me. He fully informed me of the legal aspects and reality of the situation which in turn enabled me to prepare fully. This in turn helped me achieve a positive outcome.

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Thank you for leaving this excellent review for Stephen Bennett. We are pleased you were happy with the customer service overall you received.

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Anonymous

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Crime

I’m completely satisfied with the services provided, my defences vigilance in the understanding of the law was extremely thorough and their choice of expert witness was,”arguably the best in the land”. Without this expertise and attention to detail i fear i would be seriously lost to arbitrary rule and would have suffered greatly. I cannot hold them in higher esteem and would trust them implicitly in any situation that came before me.

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Thank you for leaving this excellent review for Stephen Bennett . We are pleased you were happy with the customer service overall you received. We will be sure to pass on your praise.

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Anonymous

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Crime

We had a positive experience working with Stephen and Gardener Leader from the very beginning. They demonstrated deep knowledge, professionalism, and genuine dedication to our case. They were always responsive, clearly explained every step of the process helping us feel confident and supported throughout. Thanks to the expertise we received a favorable outcome. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking legal advice.

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Good afternoon, thank you for leaving such a positive review for Stephen Bennett and our Dispute Resolution team. We will pass on your kind words to Stephen.

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Crime/ Criminal Defence

Crime

Stephen was really helpful and thorough in helping me prepare my case regarding a speeding offence.

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Crime/ Criminal Defence

Crime

Stephen dealt with our queries promptly and had a calming effect on a very stressful situation. He is very aware of the needs of vulnerable clients and their families.

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Crime/ Criminal Defence

Crime

Stephen was excellent. Put me at ease, very helpful and reassuring. Would be very happy to recommend.

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