Stephens Scown LLP | Solicitors in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset

Over 85% of our clients were satisfied or very satisfied:

89% that we kept them informed on the progress of their matter

86% that we kept you informed of the cost of your legal advice

89% that the team had worked hard for them

Figures are from February 2024 to March 2024

Property litigation practice is seasoned in all manner of landlord and tenant, agricultural property and social housing disputes. It has developed niche expertise in areas such as mines and mineral rights, waste disposal and holiday parks. The team at Stephens Scown acts for a broad client base, spanning commercial developers, landed estates, utilities companies and private individuals.
“They have a highly experienced and sophisticated approach to litigation. The team is always available to assist and respond to developments."

Established South West firm with a strong focus on acting for local SMEs and family-owned businesses, while also providing representation to several national companies.
"The team was always available to help with the challenges, whether it was day, night, weekends or holidays. We were so impressed with their willingness to assist and be accurate."

Stalwart South West firm with leading family practices in both Devon and Cornwall. Covers public and private children matters, wealth protection and financial remedies involving trusts and pensions.
“The firm has a breadth and depth of experience."
"They offer superb client-focused service and fast responsiveness."

Engaged by clients on a range of transactions, including share sales, management buyouts, investments and joint ventures, and is particularly active in advising SMEs and family-owned businesses.
“I found them a pleasure to work with, nothing was too much trouble, whatever the time of day.”

Stephens Scown LLP divides is specialisms into three pillars: litigation, corporate support and employer support.
“We are grateful for the personal touch and knowledge that Stephens Scown have of our diverse organization, which would be hard to build up anywhere else.”

Fielding a range of practitioners across its Exeter and Truro offices, the team counts noteworthy South West clients on its roster and excels in corporate disputes including partnership litigation, director disputes and shareholder claims.
“The personal approach of the entire team we feel makes this practice unique, their key strengths being affective, clear, informative communication which even a non-legal mind can understand.”

Family Law Awards 2024

Chambers and Partners’ High Net Worth Guide

Cornwall Law Society Awards

Modern Law Private Client Awards

South West Business Insider Dealmaker Awards

Sunday Times Best Places to Work list

A leading South West law firm with a reputation for doing things differently and achieving things that matter

Winning night for Stephens Scown

Shortlisted for LexisNexis Legal Awards 2024

Build your organisation’s purpose and impact

We’ve opened a new office in Somerset

Chambers & Partners UK 2024 guide

Top ranking in The Legal 500

Over 85% of our clients were satisfied or very satisfied:

89% that we kept them informed on the progress of their matter

86% that we kept you informed of the cost of your legal advice

89% that the team had worked hard for them

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