Stephen is a FA and FIFA Registered Lawyer and Intermediary. Having forged a successful career as a lawyer before becoming an intermediary, Stephen truly understands the inner workings of the game and regularly advises on football governance, regulation and litigation. Stephen has negotiated and completed transactions throughout Europe including directly involving some of the world's biggest football clubs such as Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint Germain and Inter Milan, and has been involved in record breaking transfer deals such as the £80m transfer of Achraf Hakimi to PSG from Real Madrid.