CJCH Solicitors has announced the appointment of Steven Koukos as Head of Commercial Litigation, based at the firm’s Swansea office. The appointment marks a significant step in the firm’s strategy to expand its commercial disputes capability across South Wales.
Steven brings extensive expertise in complex commercial disputes and strategic dispute resolution to the role. His practice spans contractual and commercial disputes, shareholder and director conflicts, fraud and misrepresentation claims, intellectual property matters, defamation, financial services litigation, insolvency disputes, and professional negligence claims.
Steven’s career has been defined by a truly international perspective, forged through his experience at a top 10 global firm. In Germany on high-value cross-border transactions, he has gained first-hand experience of the complexities involved in international business disputes. Across Wales and England, he has advised a wide range of clients, including entrepreneurs, directors, SMEs, educational institutions, financial organisations, and large corporates.
What sets Steven apart is his commercial focus. Rather than approaching disputes as purely legal exercises, he prioritises outcomes that serve his clients’ genuine business interests. Wherever possible, he favours early, cost-effective resolution through negotiation and mediation, while retaining the capability to pursue robust litigation when circumstances demand it. His experience as both a board adviser and company director gives him a practical understanding of how disputes affect organisations beyond the courtroom, including cash flow, reputation, stakeholder relationships, and long-term strategic objectives.
Steven’s expertise has been consistently recognised by The Legal 500, with clients and peers describing him as “a clever strategist” and “a genuine all round gem.”
Max Wootton, Managing Director and Co-owner of CJCH Solicitors, welcomed the appointment:
“Steve is exactly the kind of lawyer we want at CJCH. He brings real depth of experience in complex, high-value disputes. Building our commercial disputes capability is a priority, and with Steve leading the team from Swansea, businesses across South Wales have a commercial litigator of real quality on their doorstep.”
Steven’s appointment underscores CJCH Solicitors’ ongoing commitment to providing businesses across South Wales with access to high-calibre legal expertise, delivered with the firm’s hallmark blend of commercial acumen and dedicated client service.
About CJCH Solicitors
CJCH Solicitors is a modern legal practice delivering customised solutions and dedicated service to clients across England and Wales. With 8 offices across Cardiff, Bridgend, Barry, Bristol, Blackwood, and Swansea, rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot with over 300+ client reviews. The firm offers a comprehensive range of services across both corporate and private matters. With over 35 years of experience in personal and corporate legal service, CJCH Solicitors is committed to providing expert, reliable, and client-focused representation.
