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Disputes

We all find ourselves in conflict occasionally – at work, with neighbours, with companies or colleagues who’ve failed to keep their end of a bargain. Sometimes it’s your own family which can be torn apart by a clash of interests.

Whatever your situation, professional advice could be vital for getting the outcome you want.

At Stephens Scown, our lawyers are specialists at resolving conflicts across all aspects of family, employment and commercial law, from dispute resolution (solving problems before they get out of hand) to last-resort litigation.

We’re renowned for our outstanding level of support for our clients. Completely professional, we’re approachable and friendly too, and we’ll always treat you like a person first and foremost, not just a client.

Chris

Chris Harper

Partner

01392 210700

Chris specialises in Commercial Litigation and heads the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team in Exeter. His aim is to combine technical ability and business acumen to achieve the most cost effective outcome for his clients.

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Brian

Brian Dolan

Partner

01872 265100

Brian is the Litigation Team Leader in Truro. He trained as a solicitor with one of the leading international law firms with whom he spent 10 years after qualification, returning in 2008 to Cornwall where he grew up and was educated.

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Mark

Mark Stubbs

Partner

01872 265100

Mark qualified in 1978 having trained with the firm and came to Truro in 1982 to open the Truro office. He covered a wide range of work as the office expanded, specialising in civil litigation for the past 15 years, with a particular liking for contractual disputes, property litigation and professional negligence.

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Chris

Chris Hart

Litigation Manager

01726 74433

Chris has for the last 25 years dealt with Defendant Personal Injury, Public Liability and Product Liability claims on behalf of insurers and has particular knowledge in relation to claims involving mines and quarries.

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Davina

Davina Haydon

Associate

01726 74433

Davina is Team Leader of the Dispute Resolution Team in St Austell. She was born and brought up in Cornwall but studied law at the University of London and qualified with the City firm, Reynolds Porter Chamberlain.

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Philip

Philip Snell

Partner

01726 74433

Philip is a partner and works in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team in St Austell.

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Catherine

Catherine Brealey

Solicitor

01726 74433

Catherine grew up in Cornwall and studied Law and Spanish at Exeter University, before returning to Cornwall upon graduation with a First Class Honours degree.

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James

James Burrows

Associate

01872 265100

James studied science before converting to Law. Originally from Bristol, he trained in our Exeter office before moving to our Truro office on qualification in April 2007.

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Ben

Ben Jones

Solicitor

01872 265100

Ben grew up in Cornwall and studied away at university before returning to Cornwall to train with the firm.

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This "cohesive and on-the-ball" team continues to impress with its work in the region. The disputes practice enjoys a well-deserved reputation for its extensive construction and property expertise in addition to its general commercial and corporate know-how.

Client Service "The level of service is excellent. They are very good on client care."

Commercial Awareness "They have good commercial judgement."

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