Rural

"Cornwall County Council manages an 11,500 acre estate. All of this is let under Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 or Agricultural Tenancy Act 1995. We have found their advice and support in dealing with technical legal issues invaluable. They have represented us at forfeiture proceedings, dealt with notice to quit issues and advisied on Milk Quota issues. They are our first port of call for specialist agricultural advice"

Jonny Alford MRICS Chief Land Agent

"Stephens Scown has been Cornish Mutual's company solicitors for a number of years and we are very happy with the professional service they provide. As a rural insurer we require a range of expertise and therefore work with a variety of partners, their accessibility and effort to establish effective relationships with us is very refreshing. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to our Members."

Alan Goddard, Managing Director, Cornish Mutual

"Stephens Scown were very responsive to our enquiry and following a meeting with Matthew Jackson were able to provide a very clear and concise summary of the legal situation despite the specialist agricultural nature of our case. I would not hesitate to recommend Stephens Scown to any of my colleagues in the Agricultural sector."

Mr & Mrs B, Devon

"With offices in Devon and Cornwall, Stephens & Scown is an increasingly visible agricultural contender in the region. With a dedicated rural team, partner-led service and noted expertise in agricultural litigation, clients endorse its "impressive strength and depth." Richard Baker earns plaudits as a "first-class, dependable and trustworthy lawyer." He has sound knowledge of the legal fallout of land diversification, particularly in refinancing, telecommunications and development as well as in areas of potential market growth such as anaerobic digesters. Consultant Martin Clayden is noted for his expertise in complex farming structures."

Chambers and Partners Guide

"In Cornwall, Stephens & Scown's practice, under Richard Baker, includes a dedicated rural land team specialising in farming arrangements, boundary disputes and animal welfare‘."

Legal 500 Guide

"Knew what he was doing. Talked sense. Proper job." 

 Mike Waycott, Farmer, Devon speaking about David Corsellis