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The Wurzels to take centre stage at County Show

Westcountry legends, The Wurzels, will perform at a private event at the Devon County Show again this year, following their highly successful appearance last year.

The band will perform at the County Show during an exclusive invitation-only event organised by leading South West law firm Stephens Scown LLP on the evening of 19 May.

The four-piece group will be playing its famous hits including Combine Harvester and I am a Cider Drinker for livestock exhibitors and invited guests. The Wurzels were formed in 1966 and are still going strong, gaining new fans and playing gigs...

Stephens Scown lawyer becomes trustee of Community Energy Plus

A renewable energy lawyer at a leading South West law firm has become a trustee of Truro-based energy charity Community Energy Plus, which helps households lower their energy bills and become more energy efficient.

Justin Butt is a solicitor at Stephens Scown who has worked on a wide number of deals and projects in the renewable energy sector.

Community Energy Plus is an award-winning social enterprise that provides complete energy answers to help householders in Cornwall enjoy warmer, energy efficient homes as part of a more sustainable future.

Since 1998 the...

Law firm launches staff profit share scheme

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 03/08/2016 - 10:55am

South West law firm Stephens Scown LLP has formally agreed a new shared ownership model with the regulators and tax authorities which could open the way for other partnerships and professional services firms to follow suit.

The scheme is a shared ownership and profit model similar to that operated by John Lewis. Stephens Scown, with over 300 staff and a turnover of £17m, is believed to be the biggest law firm to implement such a scheme.

Under the scheme, all profits over a certain minimum threshold will go into a pool, with half being retained by the firm and half being...

Lawyers saddle up for Children’s Hospice

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 03/04/2016 - 10:25am

A team of lawyers from leading South West law firm Stephens Scown LLP will be saddling up this summer to take part in the Children’s Hospice South West ‘Ride for Precious Lives’ – a demanding 205 mile trip over three days from Cornwall up to Bristol.

The ‘Scown Wheelers’ hope to raise plenty of funds for the great cause through their six-strong team – which includes managing partner Robert Camp.

Children’s Hospice South West is Stephens Scown’s charity of the year, with the firm aiming to raise money for them through many more activities over the course of 2016. The charity...

Keep your eye on what’s online

A leading South West law firm has warned businesses that it’s more important than ever to be aware what is being said about their business online, and launched a new service that helps companies monitor it.

‘Eye Online’ is being offered by Stephens Scown LLP in response to the growing need to be aware of what is being said on the internet and social media about a brand or product – and the need to react quickly to conversations.

Eye Online is a powerful tool which gathers real time content from a large number of social media sources such as blogsites, websites, Twitter,...

Local law firm shines in UK’s top 100 places to work list

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 02/26/2016 - 10:20am

A leading local law firm has been ranked number 12 in the influential Sunday Times list of the top 100 mid-sized firms to work for – and won an award for most improved company, as well as being the highest ranked law firm nationally on the list.

At a glittering awards ceremony in London on Thursday, 25 February 2016 Stephens Scown LLP, was placed 12th, up from 39th last year when it entered for the first time. The announcement was made by screenwriter and producer Richard Curtis at an event at Battersea Evolution in central London. 20 lucky staff who were selected by ballot...

Construction disputes expert joins Stephens Scown

With the multi-million pound regeneration of Exeter city centre in full swing and increased construction a priority nationally, leading South West law firm Stephens Scown LLP has recruited a partner specialising in construction disputes to its growing disputes resolution team.

Jim Gorrod joins the firm’s Exeter office from Foot Anstey LLP. Jim specialises in construction law and in particular resolving disputes relating to building projects. His considerable expertise in this area has led to him being recognised as a leader in his field in Chambers and Partners – an independent...

Stephens Scown supports Devon Delivers campaign

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/22/2016 - 8:09am

A leading South West law firm headquartered in Exeter has signed up to support the Devon Delivers ambassadors campaign run by Devon county council to promote the area as an attractive place to do business and boost inward investment.

Stephens Scown LLP, which has its head office in Exeter city centre (as well as offices in St Austell and Truro), has long been a vocal champion of the region with all its attractions both for commerce and leisure.

Last year, the firm launched its ‘Love where you live’ campaign featuring a guide to the best places in Devon and Cornwall, written...

Stephens Scown advises Mongoose Energy on the acquisition of three solar farm sites

A leading South West law firm has advised on the acquisition of three large scale solar sites by Mongoose Energy.

The Renewables team at Stephens Scown LLP acted for Mongoose Energy, a spin off of Bath & West Community Energy, in its acquisition of the sites from Anesco Ltd, adding to its existing portfolio of community solar projects in the UK.

Mongoose Energy is looking to accelerate the development of its pipeline of renewables projects across the UK as part of its long-term commitment to the UK's renewables industry and community energy.

Mongoose Energy is a...

Buoyant SME sector fuels law firm expansion

Buoyant SME sector fuels expansion of Stephens Scown’s corporate legal team

A growth in activity by South West SMEs as the economy has improved has led to deals work more than doubling at one of the region’s leading law firms.

Stephens Scown LLP has seen its corporate practice grow headcount by 25% over the last year to cope with demand for its services as the number of deals it has advised on has shot up from 41 to 102 – an increase of some 148%.

The firm’s corporate practice is now one of the largest in the South West. According to UK legal guide Chambers and...

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