Stephen's practice includes legal advice with emphasis on maritime and oil service related matters, including contractual law, insurance law, negotiations and litigation. He also acts as an arbitrator and mediator in disputes resolution. He is a member of the legal committee of the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association, he is a member of the board of Gard P & I (Bermuda) Ltd and Chairman of Buksér & Berging AS and Höegh Pensjonskasse. Stephen is also the Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Institute of the Oslo Chamber of Commerce.