Top rankings for Stephens Scown in legal guide

“Simply superb”, “professional and customer focussed” and “an excellent law firm to work with” are just some of the client comments about leading Exeter law firm Stephens Scown LLP included in Chambers UK’s 2017 guide.

Chambers is a prestigious independent guide to lawyers and law firms, which is largely based on client feedback. Stephens Scown has gained top rankings in a number of areas.

Sixteen lawyers from the firm’s Exeter office have been ranked in the guide, with three gaining top tier ranking.

Jim Gorrod, an Exeter-based partner who joined the firm this year, is listed for the first time for the firm in the field of construction law.

Sixteen of Stephens Scown’s teams are ranked in the guide. The corporate team retained its band 1 status for the South West, with partner James Keliher also gaining the top ranking. One client commented: "There seems to be a great culture in the organisation where staff exhibit a friendly, open and can-do attitude. They have an excellent local reputation."

The family team also retained its band 1 status for Exeter and the surrounding area, with Exeter-based Liz Allen gaining the top ranking too. A client comments: "The team are simply superb. Their strong and positive reputation is well deserved and I cannot fault them in any way."

The firm’s agriculture team was recognised too, with partner Susie Murray retaining her top ranking. Client comments included: "Our solicitor of choice is Stephens Scown. We choose them for their accessibility, knowledge and understanding."

Partner Phil Gregory is also recommended for his work in inheritance and trust disputes.

Robert Camp, Stephens Scown’s managing partner said: “Chambers base their rankings on feedback from clients, so it is very encouraging to have so many lawyers and teams given top ranking this year. No matter what specialism our lawyers focus on, they all share one thing in common – putting our clients first.”

Stephens Scown has over 290 staff, including more than 50 partners, across its offices in Exeter, Truro and St Austell. For more information visit www.stephens-scown.co.uk