Stephens Scown is a leading South West law firm with offices in Exeter, Truro and St Austell. The firm operates as an employee owned business and is B Corp certified, reflecting a long standing commitment to collaboration, accountability and client service. Founded in Cornwall in 1938, Stephens Scown has grown into a major regional firm that provides specialist legal advice to businesses and individuals, earning recognition from leading directories for its depth of knowledge and client care.

The firm delivers integrated advice across core practice areas with dedicated teams in Corporate and Commercial, Real Estate, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Immigration and Private Client, supported by sector specialists in areas such as energy, healthcare and agriculture. Its Real Estate team is described as one of the largest and best resourced outside London, while the Corporate and Commercial practice handles transactions for regional and national clients, from growth funding to mergers and acquisitions.

Stephens Scown places client service at the heart of its approach, working closely with clients to translate their objectives into practical solutions. The firm has a strong reputation for pragmatic, commercially minded guidance and is consistently highlighted in industry rankings for quality of advice and service delivery. Its employee owned model and ongoing commitment to responsible business practices underpin a service proposition that aims to support clients through every stage of their commercial and personal legal needs.

About Stephens Scown Solicitors

Founded in 1938

344 people in their team


Practice areas
Corporate & Commercial
Real Estate
Employment & Labor
Immigration
Private Client

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

Stephens Scown's Corporate and Commercial team advises businesses from formation to exit, handling mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, share schemes and commercial contracts. The team works closely with directors and investors to deliver practical, commercially focused solutions and uses cross practice collaboration to support growth and resilience.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

Real Estate

The Real Estate team is one of the largest outside London, providing advice on commercial property, energy and renewables, planning, development, investment and disputes. Clients benefit from a joined up service across property, corporate and contentious work to manage risk and maximise value.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Employment & Labor

Stephens Scown's Employment and Labour team advises on day to day HR issues, contracts, disciplinaries, redundancies, TUPE, senior exits and workforce changes. The team helps clients manage risk with pragmatic employment strategies, settlements and training to support organisational change.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Immigration

Stephens Scown's Immigration team assists businesses and individuals with skilled work visas, compliance, across border matters and family visas; they help corporate clients with secondments and international mobility.
Asylum
Business Visa
Citizenship
Dependent Visa
Permanent Residency
Retirement Visa
Work Permit
Citizenship by Investment
Residence by Investment
Golden Visa

Private Client

The Private Client team provides wills, lifetime planning, probate and estate administration, tax planning and protections for families and vulnerable beneficiaries; they help clients preserve wealth and navigate succession.
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Will & Testament
Elder Abuse Law