Stephan Perera

Stephan is a strategic housing litigation solicitor with claimant-side roots, bringing rare insight into how disrepair claims are built, and how to dismantle them. Known for anticipating claimant tactics and deconstructing arguments with precision, he delivers pragmatic and proactive defence strategies for social housing providers facing high-stakes litigation.

With a solid background in claimant-side housing disrepair litigation, Stephan brings a tactical edge to defending complex civil claims. This dual perspective enables him to build robust defences, often pre-empting claimant arguments and identifying evidential vulnerabilities early in the litigation process.

He is highly experienced in housing disrepair case law and is recognised for his ability to apply a broad range of authorities pragmatically to support robust defence strategies. He also has a track record of drafting incisive CPR Part 35 questions that uncover inconsistencies in expert evidence and weaken claimant positions.

Pragmatic and commercially aware, Stephan is committed to delivering quality outcomes for social housing clients while fostering strong client relationships. At Browne Jacobson, he is focused on translating deep claimant insights into real defence wins, aligning with the firm’s mission to champion fairness and deliver impact across society.

He is also a passionate legal educator and contributes to thought leadership through training, mentoring, and sector commentary.