Stephen Tettey
Year of Call: 2010
Stephen Tettey is a Barrister at Kenworthy’s Chambers who practices in
Kenworthy's Chambers offers expertise spanning a wide range of criminal matters. The set's barristers are experienced in both the prosecution and defence of cases relating to homicides, high-value drugs conspiracies and serious violent and sexual offences.
Kenworthy's specialist Crime Team works endlessly for those in need of legal advice and advocacy; this is evidenced by the continued growth and improved quality of instructions the team is currently welcoming.
Kenworthy's Chambers is a leading immigration set with a strong bench of experienced barristers. Members act for a range of claimants, including vulnerable individuals, in asylum, deportation and unlawful detention cases.
Having been at the forefront of Asylum and Immigration Law for a number of years, Kenworthy’s Chambers offers long-established and highly experienced practitioners covering asylum, civil penalties, commercial immigration, human rights, immigration, nationality and judicial review.
The growing and thriving employment team offers a full range of advisory and advocacy services in all courts and tribunals in England and Wales.
Criminal Law
Stephen Tettey is regularly instructed to represent defendants in serious Criminal Law cases in the Crown Courts.
Called to the Bar in 2010, Stephen Tettey has represented individuals and companies in allegations of serious criminal or professional misconduct. He is regularly instructed in complex cases involving large amounts of documentary evidence and has appeared in trials of a sensitive nature.
His experience includes high-value drugs cases, POCA proceedings, violent offences, sexual offences, and fraud. He also appears for clients on conviction and sentence appeals.
Stephen is regularly instructed in cases involving business crime and fraud. His experience in defending cases has made him adept when dealing with large-scale drug conspiracies and POCA proceedings. Stephen has had consistent success in challenging the amounts owed by clients in confiscation proceedings.
Criminal Barrister Stephen Tettey draws upon his expertise in Immigration and Employment Law and is often instructed for particular expertise in the immigration aspects of serious criminal cases. He draws on a wealth of immigration knowledge and experience, gained while representing individuals and companies in private and public law proceedings in the City of London.
Stephen has developed his criminal practice with particular emphasis on vulnerable defendants who have mental health problems.
If you have a Crime case you need advice or advocacy for, call our Criminal Clerk Paul Mander on 0161 832 4036, email [email protected] or fill out our contact form.
Immigration, Asylum and Nationality
After two years as an advocate for Refugee and Migrant Justice (formerly the Refugee Legal Centre) and the IAS Stephen Tettey joined Kenworthy's Chambers as an Immigration Barrister.
Barrister Stephen Tettey represents asylum seekers and migrants in all tiers of the Immigration Tribunal.
Stephen Tettey has a genuine passion for Human Rights Law and Prison Law as proven by his Master’s Degree.
If you have an Immigration, Asylum, or Nationality case you need advice or advocacy for, call our Immigration Clerks Daniella Howarth and Alessandro Saporita-Clark on 0161 832 4036, email [email protected], [email protected], or fill out our contact form.
Employment Law
Stephen Tettey's Employment Law practice encompasses a full range of employment matters, acting on behalf of both claimants and respondents in Employment Tribunals across the UK.
With over 10 years of experience, Employment Barrister Stephen Tettey is able to draw upon his extensive expertise in Employment Law, as well as his other practice areas including Immigration, Civil Litigation and Crime, when any crossover elements appear.
He is praised for his calm and persuasive style as an advocate and his exceptional client care skills.
If you have an Employment Law case you need advice or advocacy for, call our Clerk Ella Edwards on 0161 832 4036, email [email protected] or fill out our contact form.
Administrative and Public Law
Stephen Tettey's immigration law practice brings him regularly into contact with the High Court in judicial review proceedings.
Stephen Tettey has developed experience in Prison Law, alongside his practices in both Criminal Law and Immigration and Asylum Law.
If you have an Administrative and Public Law case call our Clerks Daniella Howarth and Alessandro Saporita-Clark on 0161 832 4036, email [email protected], [email protected], or fill out our contact form.
Court of Protection
Stephen acts for mental health patients in relation to issues of compulsory treatment in mental health review tribunal proceedings and in matters that involve a criminal defence angle.
If you have a Court of Protection case you need advice or advocacy for, call our Mental Health Clerks Daniella Howarth and Alessandro Saporita-Clark on 0161 832 4036, email [email protected], [email protected], or fill out our contact form.
Public Access
For appropriate Immigration and Criminal Law cases, Stephen Tettey will accept instructions from the general public on a direct access basis.
Please refer to the below pricing range for Public Access Barrister services. Prices are subject to case type, complexity and seniority or experience of the Barrister. Accurate quotes will be provided before work on the case begins.
Immigration
| Services | Cost |
|---|---|
| Advice and Preparation (Hourly Rate): | £175 - £275 + VAT |
| Conferences: | £250 - £750 + VAT |
| *First-tier immigration hearings: | £550 - £850 + VAT |
| *Bail hearings: | £350 - £500 + VAT |
| Upper Tribunal Hearings | £550 - £1,200 + VAT |
*These price ranges for hearings at Manchester IAC, other courts will incur a travel charge.
Please contact our Clerks Daniella Howarth and Alessandro Saporita-Clark by emailing [email protected] or [email protected], for more information.
Crime
Magistrates
| Services | Cost |
|---|---|
| Advice and Preparation: | £75 to £200 + VAT |
| Court Attendance (Day Rate): | £300 to £1,000 + VAT |
| Conferences (Hourly Rate): | £100 to £125 + VAT |
Crown Court
| Services | Cost |
|---|---|
| Advice and Preparation (Hourly Rate): | £100 to £250 + VAT |
| Trial Attendance (Day 1): | £1,000 to £4,000 + VAT |
| Trial Attendance (Additional days) | £500 to £1,500 + VAT |
| Conferences (Hourly Rate): | £125 to £250 + VAT |
| Pre-Trial and Post-Trial hearings: | £300 to £1,000 + VAT |
Court of Appeal and High Court
| Services | Cost |
|---|---|
| Advice and Preparation (Hourly Rate): | £150 to 300 + VAT |
| Court Attendances (Day Rate): | £1,000 to £4,000 + VAT |
| Conferences (Hourly Rate): | £125 to 250 + VAT |
Please contact our Senior Criminal Clerk, Paul Mander ([email protected]) for further information.
+ Notable Cases
Crime
- R v Henry: Multi-handed murder trial at Manchester Crown Square.
- R v N: Secured acquittal for man accused of possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear or violence, after an incident with a Police Officer.
- R v Preston: Multi-handed trial at Nottingham Crown Court for possession of an imitation firearm, following man aiming an imitation handgun at a crowd.
- R v Akhtar: Month trial at Stafford Crown Court, 8 defendants from feuding families charged with violent disorder.
- R v M: Historic Sexual Abuse Trial, defending former Karate Teacher of 15 counts of sexual assaults on young boys.
- R v Said: Conspiracy Trial, defending shop manager accused of selling counterfeit cigarettes that posed fire hazard in homes.
- R v Mkanda: Defending 19-year-old of Grievous Bodily Harm (s18) charge.
- R v Smith: Acquittal against an allegation of large-scale cultivation of cannabis.
- R v Rasid and Others: Successful defence against an allegation of supply of large amounts of cocaine and heroin.
- R v Darbyshire: Successful defence against allegations of serious assault.
- R v Patel: Successful defence in POCA proceedings. Reduced proceeds were confiscated by a very substantial amount.
- R v Schiavo: Successful defence in POCA proceedings. Reduced proceeds were confiscated by a very substantial amount.
- R v Roache: Stalking case. Appealed sentence and achieved significant reduction.
+ Professional Memberships
- Human Rights Lawyers Association
- Young Legal Aid Lawyers Association
Contact Us
To inquire about the availability of Barrister Stephen Tettey for your Administrative and Public Law, Mental Health Court of Protection, or Immigration, Asylum and Nationality case, call our Clerks Daniella Howarth and Alessandro Saporita-Clark on 0161 832 4036, email [email protected], [email protected], or fill out our contact form.
To discover the availability of Barrister Stephen Tettey for your Crime case, call our Criminal Clerks Paul Mander and Greg Highton on 0161 832 4036, email [email protected], [email protected] or fill out our contact form.
To learn of the availability of Barrister Stephen Tettey for your Employment case, call our Employment Clerk on 0161 832 4036 or fill out our contact form.
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