Stuart Shepherd is an independent barrister. He is an effective trial and appellate advocate with more than 20 years litigation experience.

Stuart has worked in Perth and London.

As a member of Murray Chambers, Stuart provides considered advice and persuasive advocacy at both trial and appeal in a broad range of practice areas. He has a particular interest in equitable claims.

He is a member of the WA Bar Association and the Chancery Bar Association of England and Wales.

In addition to his corporate and commercial practice, Stuart also accepts instructions in defamation and probate and family provision claims, disciplinary, property, and some criminal matters including financial crime.

Stuart is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Curtin University and previously the University of Western Australia, lecturing in advocacy and civil procedure.  He is also a teacher in Curtin University’s Professional Legal Training course.

Between 2011, Stuart was the Chairman of the Legal Aid Commission of Western Australia. At various times Stuart has been a member of the Brief Editorial Committee and the legal member of Joondalup Health Campus Human Research Ethics Committee.

Stuart accepts instructions in electronic form and hard copy.