Stephen is a Solicitor and the Practice Manager of Melbourne, media law firm, Media Arts Lawyers Pty Ltd.  Stephen currently represents a large number of clients in all spheres of music and entertainment from artists including Pete Murray, the Hilltop Hoods and Troy Cassar-Daley to the music publishing company, Native Tongue and music management company Forum 5 (Bertie Blackman).   Stephen’s role also includes the management and running of the firm and the firm’s staff of lawyers.  Stephen’s passion remains working with new and developing bands and artists and he is currently working with bands such as The John Steel Singers, The Middle East, Dangerous and ME!

Stephen is admitted in both Australia and the UK and maintains active relationships with labels and management in Australia and the UK and has been actively involved in sourcing deals for clients on both sides of the world. Stephen has previously worked in private practice in the UK representing the British Musician’s Union and a number of well known British artists and the independent record companies, Mute (Moby and Depeche Mode), Nude (Suede) and Taste Media (Muse).  Stephen moved to Australia in 1999 to work as Business Affairs Manager for Mushroom Records.  Stephen was involved in the restructure of the newly merged Festival Mushroom Records including the signing of many of the labels key acts including, motor ace, machine gun fellatio, Muse and George and label licenses with TVT, Echo Records Gut Records and Hollywood Records.

Stephen formally managed the electronica duo Pound System, who had a successful live performance and recording career with Festival Mushroom Records and he is the owner of independent music publishing company, Ink Music.