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50+ Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Legal Services in the South West
Stephens Scown is a leading South West law firm with a reputation for delivering impactful legal solutions. Established over 80 years ago, we combine deep regional knowledge with national expertise to serve clients across diverse sectors including charities, energy, healthcare, and technology. Our employee-owned structure ensures every team member has a vested interest in delivering exceptional service, reflected in our 90% client satisfaction rate. We specialise in corporate law, dispute resolution, real estate, and specialist sector legal support, consistently achieving recognition in Legal 500 for our client-focused approach. Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through tailored advice on emerging technologies, renewable energy projects, and sustainable housing initiatives.With offices in Exeter, Truro, Taunton, Bournemouth, and London, we provide accessible expertise supported by 24/7 critical incident response capabilities. Our multidisciplinary teams integrate legal specialisms to deliver efficient solutions, whether handling complex mergers, property developments, or employment law matters. We maintain sector-leading positions through continuous investment in staff development and technology, ensuring we meet evolving client needs while upholding our core values of integrity and community responsibility.
Services
Corporate Law
Employment Law
Real Estate
Dispute Resolution
Charity Law
Energy Law
Healthcare Law
Technology Law
Rural Legal Services
Social Housing Law
Details
- Year established: 1945
Highlights and features
- We offer over 80 years of legal expertise across multiple specialist sectors
- Our employee-owned structure ensures personal accountability and client focus
- 90% client satisfaction rate with transparent cost-effective solutions
- 24/7 critical incident support for urgent legal matters
- Integrated multidisciplinary teams deliver comprehensive legal solutions
Associations and certifications
- Legal 500
What people say
Exceptional professionalism
Expert sector knowledge
Timely responses
Practical solutions
Dedicated support
Services
Corporate Law
Our Corporate Law team advises on mergers, acquisitions, and business structures. We specialise in commercial contracts, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance. Clients benefit from our sector-specific knowledge across energy, healthcare, and technology industries.
Employment Law
We provide comprehensive employment law services including contract drafting, dispute resolution, and HR policy development. Our HRExpress service offers efficient support for routine employment matters and workplace disputes.
Real Estate
Our real estate specialists handle commercial property transactions, development projects, and rural land management. We support clients with planning permissions, property litigation, and construction law matters.
Dispute Resolution
We resolve commercial disputes through litigation and alternative dispute resolution methods. Our expertise includes contract disputes, property litigation, and professional negligence claims across multiple sectors.
Charity Law
Specialist legal support for charities covering governance, mergers, and regulatory compliance. We advise on charitable structures, funding agreements, and reputation management for organisations nationwide.
People
Laurie Trounce
Head of Charity
Laurie leads our charity sector team with 20+ years' experience advising charities on governance, mergers, and regulatory compliance. She combines legal expertise with practical sector understanding to deliver tailored solutions.
Helen Wallwork
Head of Healthcare
Helen specialises in healthcare law with extensive experience advising NHS Trusts and private providers. Her expertise includes regulatory compliance, CQC inspections, and healthcare mergers.
Simon Trahair-Davies
Head of Mining and Minerals
Simon leads our mining law team with deep industry knowledge gained over 30 years. He advises major mineral companies on complex legal issues related to extraction, environmental regulations, and land rights.
Questions
What areas of law does Stephens Scown specialise in?
We specialise in corporate law, real estate, employment law, dispute resolution, and sector-specific legal services for healthcare, energy, charities, and technology industries.
Do you offer 24/7 legal support?
Yes, we provide 24/7 critical incident support for urgent legal matters requiring immediate attention.
Which regions do you cover?
While based in the South West, we operate nationally with offices in Exeter, Truro, Taunton, Bournemouth, and London, serving clients across the UK.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our lawyers have decades of combined experience with particular expertise in regional sectors, supported by Legal 500 recognition across multiple practice areas.
What makes Stephens Scown different?
As an employee-owned firm, we combine personal accountability with sector-specific expertise, delivering tailored solutions through integrated multidisciplinary teams.
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