TUNBRIDGE Wells lawyer Michael Stevens has made it into the legal profession's top 100 stars.

The head of property with Cripps Harries Hall is included in the latest Hot 100 listing produced by The Lawyer magazine. The list spotlights the rising legal stars of 2002 and who to look out for in 2003.

Mr Stevens was recognised for his work with City law firm Lovells. His team was chosen as a key sub-contractor in connection with Prudential Property Investment Managers (PruPIM).

Cripps is one of two law firms rated as "practices that can be relied on to offer a service worthy of the Lovells quality guarantee."

Mr Stevens joined the firm as a partner in 1986 and heads up the Commercial Property division. He advises on all aspects of commercial property working with a range of clients including Government departments and investors with large property portfolios.