Solicitor at Forbes Solicitors LLP
Stephen McArdle
Solicitor - Partner
SRA ID: 398143
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.
Gordon House, Sceptre Way, Walton Summit Centre, PR5 6AW
Licensed for 17 years
Practice Areas
Company & Commercial
- Company & Commercial 33%
9 Client Reviews
Overall experience
- Value For Money
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About Stephen McArdle
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.
Languages Spoken: English
Contact Stephen McArdle
Address
Forbes Solicitors LLP
Gordon House
Sceptre Way
Walton Summit Centre
PR5 6AW
Phone 03332071130
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LICENSE
Country
Status
Acquired
Updated
United Kingdom
Currently Registered
17/09/07
12/09/24
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
WORK EXPERIENCE
Title
Name
Duration
Associate
Kbl Solicitors
?-01-10-2019
Associate
Forbes Solicitors
?-05-11-2021
Solicitor
Forbes Solicitors Llp
05-11-2021-present
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.
Lawyer named in this review: Stephen McArdle
A representative from Forbes Solicitors Llp responded to this review on 24 October, 2024
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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Forbes Commercial Litigation - Highly recommend (if needed 😊)
Very grateful to Stephen and the Forbes team for the legal support provided.
From the outset Stephen provided straight forward advice, breaking down legal language in an easy way to understand.
Stephen’s knowledge is excellent and I felt reassured throughout the case that we would get the right outcome.
Stephen was able to share his wealth of experience which was useful having never been in a situation like this before.
I was regularly kept updated on progress & costs and communication was excellent.
Lawyer named in this review: Stephen McArdle
A representative from Forbes Solicitors Llp responded to this review on 07 October, 2024
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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Review of Stephen McArdle for ligation services provided
We needed support disputing a significant invoice from an organisation much larger than ourselves. Although feeling like we were always on the correct moral side of the dispute we feared we would be 'run over' by the other side.
Stephen achieved a swift and fair conclusion to the matter at a reasonable fee.
Would always recommend without any doubt.
Lawyer named in this review: Stephen McArdle
A representative from Forbes Solicitors Llp responded to this review on 04 July, 2024
Thank you Matt for a very positive review, we really appreciate your feedback and are more than happy to assist you with any future needs!
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Tough job
I didn't have a strong case and Steve explained this from the outset. He came up with options and we progressed the best of those. We communicated regularly throughout and I felt he dealt with the "other side" with professionalism, controlled aggression, and maintained control of the situation.
Lawyer named in this review: Stephen McArdle
A representative from Forbes Solicitors Llp responded to this review on 18 September, 2023
Thank you for your positive review Paul, we are always happy to be of service!
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Unsuitable advice from Accountants
We asked Stephen McArdle of Forbes to act on our behalf in reviewing the advice and recommendations that our Accountants had proposed some years earlier. The case was quite complex and also involved Forbes instructing a forensic accountant to determine the loss we had suffered. The case took many hours of legal and accountancy work over approximately 2 years, but it ended with Stephen negotiating a very fair settlement with the other parties' solicitors. I would recommend Stephen and his team to others who may have need for their services.
Lawyer named in this review: Stephen McArdle
A representative from Forbes Solicitors Llp responded to this review on 25 October, 2022
Thank you for your 5* review Andy. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Defamation defence
Stephen and the team at Forbes provided me with unrivelled support and assitance allowing me to reach an out of court settlement in a defamation action against me.
At all stages the communication was fantastic and the legal advice, solid and robust. We also discussed commercial aspects of settling out of court, again, the advise and intricate detail provided was second to none.
This case out me and my family through immense stress and anxiety, however the support provided by Stephen and his team at every stage, provided much needed comfort through what was a very difficult time for us.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Stephen and Forbes.
Lawyer named in this review: Stephen McArdle
A representative from Forbes Solicitors Llp responded to this review on 20 October, 2022
Thank you for your 5* review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Shareholder/Director dispute
Exceptional service from Stephen McArdle and the team at Forbes. We had a very difficult situation to overcome which involved a dissenting shareholder/director which was a far from straight forward separation from the business.
At all times Stephen provided the most professional and supportive approach. Words cannot express the gratitude we as a director group hold him in such high regard. With the assistance of Stephen and the wider team at Forbes we achieved the outcome we desired and all feel like a huge weight has been lifted, allowing us to move forward with confidence with our business growth and strategy.
To ask whether I would recommend Stephen, goes without saying. An absolute, uncategorical yes!
Lawyer named in this review: Stephen McArdle
A representative from Forbes Solicitors Llp responded to this review on 20 October, 2022
Thank you for your 5* review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Working with Stephen
Stephen has represented our business on multiple occasions, ranging from bespoke litigation work to corporate negotiation. I have only ever experienced success when represented by Stephen, achieved by a superb attention to detail and a passionate desire to 'get things done'. Would highly recommend.
Lawyer named in this review: Stephen McArdle
A representative from Forbes Solicitors Llp responded to this review on 18 October, 2022
Thank you for the 5* review Matt. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Clear professional advice with great results
Stephen is an exceptional solicitor. He didn't leave any stone unturned, kept me informed all the way through the process and we achieved and excellent outcome. Highly recommend
Lawyer named in this review: Stephen McArdle
A representative from Forbes Solicitors Llp responded to this review on 12 October, 2022
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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