Steven is a highly experienced media and commercial litigation lawyer with over 30 years of expertise often acting in complex and multi-party litigation and appeals. He is particularly recognised for his litigation skills. 

Acting for both plaintiff and defendants, Steven’s areas of practice extend beyond media law to include commercial disputes, class actions, trade practices and consumer law, insolvency as well as environmental and planning law.

His expertise also encompasses employment law, where he handles disputes for both employers and employees involving unfair dismissal and workplace discrimination.

His deep understanding of the media landscape, combined with his litigation skills, has earned him recognition in cases that have shaped Australia’s law.

Steven frequently represents clients before the Supreme Court of New South Wales, the Court of Appeal, and the Federal Court of Australia.

He has High Court of Australia experience, having acted in a number of applications for special leave, High Court appeals and applications under the Court’s original jurisdiction.

Steven has a strong reputation for his litigation prowess and commercial commonsense.

An innovative lawyer, Steven has acted for claimants in numerous class actions against publicly listed companies, financial services providers and international airlines.

An advocate for social justice, he has run landmark cases under Australia’s Racial Discrimination Act.

Steven also serves as a councillor on Waverley Council, reflecting his commitment to both legal and civic service.

Steven is recognised in Best Lawyers in 2025 for litigation.