Crime & Regulatory – Partner
Stephen was born in Manchester and was educated at Manchester Grammer school where he attained 3 ‘A’ levels and an’ S’ level. In English French and History. He was offered a place to study International Relations at Cambridge University but had started to pursue business ventures which were exciting and successful albeit in a relatively small way, so he chose not to take up the offer. In time parental pressure prevailed, and Stephen studied law and was successful in the law exams together with the required accountancy qualification.
He joined the Manchester law firm of Betesh and Company where he was articled clerk to Sam Betesh, a renowned and much respected lawyer in the City of Manchester. Subsequently Stephen was admitted to the roll of solicitors and together with Sam Betesh formed Betesh Fox.
That company re-branded as Ralli Solicitors with offices in Manchester, Salford, Bolton and London where Stephen specialized in commercial fraud, defending many cases brought by the SFO, HMRC, Insolvency Service and other prosecuting authorities.
Stephen has ‘Higher Rights’ of advocacy and is a qualified Mediator. His interests include football, golf and comedy.
