Testimonials

"Stephen is an exceptional mix of commercial acumen, common sense, extra-mile effort and professionalism ... He read reports very carefully and always thought about not just what was in each report but how it was presented ... He’s one of those people who set themselves high standards and help others to achieve the same. I’m delighted he is now in a position to share his vast experience and cool head with clients, as he will undoubtedly deliver in full as a consultant." Gareth Crooker, Nestor Director

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"Having collaborated with Stephen whilst on the APSCo Representative Committee I knew he would be the right person to help demystify the legalities of contract negotiations for the European sales team. Engaging with over 30 people from 7 countries, Stephen created easily digestible content which he presented in a simple, no-nonsense format. The session was well received & his practical examples have already been put into practice. If your looking for support and guidance around Risk, Compliance and anything that looks like it might become a thorn in your side I‘d happily recommend Stephen." Richard Bradley, Kelly Service’s VP Strategic Sales & Customer Success EMEA

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"PayStream’s offering in the UK is built on compliance, how can we ensure the same levels of compliance internationally … we have partnered up with an industry stalwart in Stephen Rookes to advise us on all things compliance. In a past role Stephen has set up entities in over 40 countries worldwide. The man is a walking encyclopaedia on all things international ! … thanks for all your help and advice over the past 6 months whilst we put everything in place … looking forward to continuing our partnership and delivering solutions for our customers overseas." Chris Dwyer, Paystream's Head of International Sales 

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"It was great that our Legal Team were able to receive contract negotiation training and draw upon Stephen's extensive experiences and expertise in managing risk & compliance across the globe. The valuable insights he provided about negotiating contracts with international clients was very helpful for the Team". Alison Roberts Paystream's Legal Director. Chris Dwyer Head of International Sales added "It has been a great help to have Stephen working alongside us as a retained Business Advisor to guide us through the complexities of international contracts and how to manage the risks for both Paystream & our clients". 

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"We took the decision to appoint Stephen as our Business Advisor as we wanted to use his expert knowledge and experience of US insurance. SRC worked very closely with the management team and broker. We now have a new insurance policy that is all-States and is fit-for-purpose. This gives me the comfort that it will respond to potential claims in the future, which is an excellent result and enables our business to launch its strategy for exponential growth in the US. It is unlikely that we would have achieved such a result without Stephen's assistance. SRC will continue to support the business with client negotiations to ensure our contracts are aligned to the insurance policy and minimise our risk exposure." Anonymous Client

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"I worked with Stephen for nearly two years on a series of complex legal issues ... He managed the issues with pragmatism, diligence and professionalism ... He has a keen appreciation of the requirements for effective management and mitigation of business-critical risk, and I have no doubt that he will be successful in his consultancy career and will bring real benefits for his clients." Lee Gluyas, Lawyer

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"It was a pleasure to work with Stephen for many years ... A clear and organised communicator ... His consultancy will inevitably be a success and allow Stephen to offer his skills more widely to the benefit of all those who use him." Andrew O'Neill, Lawyer

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"Stephen is a very effective project leader - knowledgeable, commercial, hard working and with excellent communication skills. Stephen managed multiple workstreams and complex issues on behalf of NES Fircroft, including legal aspects." Jons Lehmann, Lawyer

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"I had the great pleasure of working with Stephen for almost a decade on M&A and other corporate matters ... He is really knowledgeable ... having both a vigilant eye for the small details but never losing sight of the bigger picture." Marius L Andresen, Lawyer

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"As soon as I met with Stephen ... Stephen's technical knowledge, experience and passion was clear immediately ... Stephen understands the benefits as well as the operational side of insurance covers, and how these benefit businesses ... Stephen is friendly, approachable and has a commercial outlook which is commendable, and he would qualify as a true asset to any business, client and supplier." Umberto Oliva (Olly), Credit Insurance Broker

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"Stephen is very methodical and sets clear strategic goals, and works tirelessly towards achieving them ... He has exceptional communication skills, is a great business analyst ... I am very confident that Stephen would be very successful in his consultancy work and will certainly bring an added-value to his clients in terms of management, finance and strategy." Walid Nehme, Middle East Insurance Broker

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"Stephen ... demonstrated to me his strong leadership skills, teamwork, and strong knowledge ... The work that Stephen and I performed together was more often than not related to complex insurance matters ... As Stephen now takes on new challenges in his consulting venture his demonstrated command and understanding of insurance matters including claims, mitigation of loss, litigation and coverage issues will without doubt prove beneficial to any and all clients he partners with." Mitch Ducker, Claims Advocate 

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"I have worked with Stephen for 15 years ... we have developed an excellent working partnership. As a broker, I have never felt more supported by a client ... His understanding of contractual risk, liabilities & indemnities, how they impact on insurance and how it influences the appetite of an insurer, is peerless ... As a buyer of insurance he is very smart, able to consider every element of the contract, terms, pricing and factors that will influence the sustainably of what he has ... Underwriters actively seek time with Stephen, having personal confidence in how risk is managed, mitigated to reduce exposure for insurers and his ability to present this so it is readily understood." Anthony Horton, Global Insurance Broker

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