Stephens Scown is a leading South West law firm with a reputation for doing things differently, proving that leading with values-led legal services can redefine growth. In a legal landscape often defined by convention, we stand out as a firm determined to do things differently.
As a full-service regional heavyweight law firm with a standout client base, we are committed to delivering outstanding levels of client service. Being employee-owned, B Corp™ Certified, and recognised for our workplace culture as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in the UK, we’re proud to provide values-led legal services across the South West, with offices in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, and Dorset. Our growth and market expansion reflects the success of a law firm driven by purpose, accountability, and sustainable growth, and by the conviction that commercial achievement, social value, and investment in communities can work together to create meaningful impact.
You’re Not Like Everyone Else. Neither Are We.
We go above and beyond for our clients
Doing notable work for notable clients, we’re committed to providing consistently high levels of client experience, proudly going beyond expectations to achieve things that matter. Gaining valuable insights from our always-listening client experience programme, we use client feedback to inform, improve and deliver. Read out latest Customer Experience Annual Report.
Regional presence, national reach
With a client base that stretches across the UK, our flexible and innovative way of working ensures delivery of the very best professional legal expertise to our clients wherever they are. We’ve worked on nationally recognised cases like the landmark triumph of Thatchers over Aldi, and championed projects that transform how clients can seak legal advice like Resolution Together.
We invest in people, community and planet
We are leading on positive change within the legal industry. Being the first B Corp™ law firm in the South West underlines our long-term commitment to meeting high standards of social and environmental impact. This strengthens how we work as a firm, as well as how we can support our clients through their supply chain or on their own journeys to Certification. Read our latest Impact Report.
We’re employee-owned
We’re people-centred and people-powered, doing what it takes to help each other overcome every challenge and to go beyond our clients’ expectations. Being employee-owned for 10 years we’ve learnt a lot along the way, enabling us to provide exceptional added-value, where every colleague is invested in the success of their clients and the business, and support other businesses on their employee-ownership journey.
Recognised countrywide
Winning national and local awards for our excellence, innovation and dedication to providing the best service and outcomes for our clients, we also feature in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 list, which celebrates the best employers across industries of all sectors and sizes.
We’ve built our reputation on relationships, not transactions.
We are bringing our full-service legal expertise to Dorset and the South Coast. Offering a joined-up approach, we work with private individuals, business owners and leaders from start-up to succession, laying the foundations for long-term success. Our professional network is second to none, meaning we are more than lawyers for our clients, we are trusted advisors, helping our clients navigate more than legal challenges in their work or personal lives.
” A great team to work with, very good at communicating and keeping us updated on the legal side of the transactions that we are working on together. Stephens Scown has a great culture and values which align with our own.”
Corporate team, Legal 500 (2026)
Winner of Employer of the Year
42 individuals ranked in 33 sections of the UK’s independent guides to legal services
The Leading South West Law Firm Comes to the South Coast.
We’re always interested in hearing from talented people who share our ambition for doing things differently. If you’re passionate about what you do and want to explore an opportunity at a leading South West law firm that is leading on positive change in the legal industry, is dedicated to the region, and is investing in its staff, clients and communities, then we would love to hear from you.
Through organic growth we are taking a bold step in growing our offering in Dorset. As the South West’s leading law firm where doing things differently matters, we are committed to our regions and the clients who live and work in them. We’re building lasting partnerships with local businesses, communities, and professionals who share our values and commitment to delivering exceptional service. If you would like to work with us in our growth and aspiration, we are keen to hear from you.
“This is a unique opportunity to join us as our employee-owned and B CorpTM Certified law firm grows its presence in Dorset.
Chris Twaits, Partner
This is a really different firm, where maintaining a leading workplace culture and delivering fantastic outcomes for our clients and people is absolutely central to everything we do.
I would be delighted to hear from any legal advisor interested in exploring how they could join us and be part of our exciting and ambitious Dorset growth project!”
We’re not here to blend in. We’re a law firm bringing bold, values-led legal support to the South Coast.
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