Stephens Scown LLP

01872265100

Address
Osprey House
Malpas Road
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 1UT
01872265100
www.stephens-scown.co.uk

4.0/5

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Value for money

This firm - 71%

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Overpriced 62%

About Right 37%

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This firm - 75%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Stephens Scown LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Consumer

2nd / 4

977th / 4662

Company & Commercial

2nd / 4

957th / 4424

Housing & Property

2nd / 4

1497th / 4270

Family Law

2nd / 4

901st / 3864

Wills, Trusts & Probate

2nd / 4

1065th / 3533

Commercial Property

2nd / 3

945th / 3351

Employment

2nd / 3

857th / 3128

Regulations

2nd / 3

474th / 2608

Personal Injury

2nd / 3

720th / 2406

Immigration

1st / 2

560th / 2012

Money & Tax

2nd / 4

550th / 1854

Professional Negligence

2nd / 3

408th / 1212

IT & Intellectual Property

1st / 2

287th / 1061

Dispute Resolution

2nd / 3

428th / 1035

Welfare & Benefits

1st / 2

256th / 820

Notary

1st / 6

194th / 719

Banking

1st / 4

142nd / 708

Agriculture

2nd / 3

299th / 597

Construction

1st / 2

191st / 581

Charities

1st / 2

184th / 571

Energy & Transport

1st / 5

107th / 528

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

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Andrew

November 14, 2024

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Andy Barton divorce lawyer

I chose Stephen’s and scown thinking they would be great for me in my toxic divorce haveing checked out Andy Barton he seemed the guy I needed in reality he didn’t do what I expected and charged me over £45k and I ended up loosing out , as soon as you state your unhappy he didn’t want to know and I withheld a final payment of £3.5 k he then instructed enforcement officers to collect a so called debt from my parents house who are in there 80s and are unwell , who called at 7pm in the dark scarring my parents , when I’ve never lived at there address ! Shocking behaviour so be carefull they are only intersted in racking up huge fees

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Elaine

March 16, 2024

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Avoid - they do NOT carry out wills as per the deceases instructions

Please do NOT work with Stephen Scown or the Team leader for Solicitor Estate & Inhertiance Disputes at Truro. They will make you pay to support the third party you have a dispute with, charge you if you don't answer their calls when they ring and will not carry out the will as per your later partners instructions. They have now had the trust fund my late partner left me for over two years which has caused me extreme hardship. This is despite all trustees agreeing the trust fund belongs to me. Also charged me £24k on top of moving costs to move house (so it cost me about £30k to move house - absolute rip off). Just so I could get an RX4 (signed by a second party - to release the charge on my property to move) and release my equity. Charged their costs to the trust fund (illegal) and taken interest payments from this for their bills without the permission of the trustees. This caused extreme upset to me, to my first time buyer, the family I was buying from (who had were getting divorced and who had recently lost a child, whilst moving). SS are rogue solicitors. AVOID AT ALL COST

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Mr Mark Maynard

March 11, 2023

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I never felt they were 'on my side'

My case was passed through three solicitors as each predecessor left the company. Despite being told that I was not charged for each new one to 'get up to speed' I felt this is what happened. The last solicitor, to me, seemed more interested in invoicing than actually investigating the case. The first invoice was wrong and I had to get help to get this corrected. Then, despite promising that he would consider a 'no win no fee' instead requested a huge minimum sum for continuing with the case. They also promised 'free' advice but when I did not accept continuing with the fees requested, they charged me for the 'free' advice. I had to pay this after winning the case with a different company.

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Family Law

Matter Type:

Divorce

Fionn

November 04, 2022

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Worst divorce lawyers in Cornwall

I was recommended this firm. Disaster! The lawyer who dealt with the financial proceedings in my divorce was weak and just did not fight for me. She gave in on every major point. In fact the only thing she was good at was billing me massive amounts every month and refusing to do further work until paid. And when I followed the firm’s complaints procedure the partner dealing was arrogant and unhelpful. And refused to agree to arbitration to resolve the matter. So I lost my home and paid this firm a five figure sum for the privilege.

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Construction

Matter Type:

Building contracts and professional appointments

Linda

January 27, 2021

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Business disputes

I met with Stephen about a dispute I had ,I found him very knowledgeable and he explained everything clearly and precisely to myself I understood everything.Stephen explained all the options open to me .I found him very polite and would go back to him with any problem in the future.

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Louise

May 15, 2019

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Incredibly impressed - great firm!

I have just concluded a property transaction in which I had to deal with Stephen Scown as the Solicitors for the freeholder. Due to my own error on the day of completion I had to contact them and ask them to take immediate action - I dealt with Steph Wharmby and Jess Fallowes and I was blown away! They were helpful, knowledgeable and professional - instead of playing the blame game they just took action and resolved the issue for me, despite Jess having to work remotely to get it done! I would wholeheartedly recommend this firm and Steph and Jess in particular. Thank you for a great service.

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Family Law

Matter Type:

Divorce

Jenny

October 03, 2024

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They did an amazing job

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I used Sarah Walls at Stephens Scown for my divorce. She was excellent and understood my difficulties. She helped me navigate apart towards resolving conflicts and encouraged me The person when things got time. I would highly recommend her and the entire team.

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Gemma

April 19, 2024

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Family Law - Divorce

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I went to Stephens Scown with literally weeks to go before an FDR after a very long legal battle and getting nowhere. Harriet Wigmore, Shavaun Womersley and Grace were incredible in the support they provided and in their knowledge on family law. They worked so efficiently responding to everything to ensure I was ready for court. Georgina Swinglehurst represented me in court along with Harriet, both were phenomenal in the way they worked together to reach fair settlement and ensure closure.

The guidance and reassurance i was given throughout this case mirrored the outcome. I genuinely felt i had people on my side and the hours some days that emails were sent shows this isn't just a job, they genuinely care about the outcome and have passion for what they do.

I would not hesitate in recommending Stephens Scown family law department.

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karolina

August 22, 2023

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Hazel Sanders

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The best company! I highly recommend. I've used it a second time and have never been disappointed. Hazel Sander a wonderful, empathetic woman who very professionally and quickly led my case to a favorable solution for me.

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derrick

August 08, 2023

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My honest opinion

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I cannot believe how absolutely awesome this firm is. Our immigration solicitor Lisa has proved to be an outstanding asset to this firm. Lisa goes above and beyond to achieve the best possible result for her clients. We also want to praise all the other staff that helped us along with Lisa they are a credit to the firm. We highly recommend this firm to anyone wanting a first class service. A HUGE THANK YOU TO YOU ALL
Derrick Flear and Janet Lee.

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Personal areas of law

Consumer
- Consumer Disputes
- Consumer Rights
- Dispute resolution - civil mediation
- Litigation - Breach of contract
- Litigation - Insurance disputes
- Litigation - M&A and warranty disputes
- Litigation - Product liability claims
- Litigation - Property litigation claims
- Litigation - Trust and pension issues
- Litigation Law
- Travel rights
Employment
- Agency Staff / Temp Workers
- Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
- Disciplinary Hearings
- Discrimination at Work
- Employee Team Moves
- Employment Contracts
- Equal Pay Disputes
- Family Leave
- Flexible Working
- Gardening Leave
- Harassment/Bullying at Work
- Holiday Pay Issues
- Maternity and Paternity
- Media and Sports
- Part Time Workers
- Pension Law
- Privacy and Data Protection
- Professional Discipline
- Redundancy
- Restrictive Covenants
- Senior Executives
- Settlement Agreements
- Stress at Work
- TUPE
- Tribunal Claims
- UK Employment Laws
- Unfair Dismissal Claims
- Whistleblower Protection
Family Law
- Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
- Asset protection and tax mitigation
- Child Arrangements Following Divorce
- Child Law
- Child Relocation After Divorce
- Child contact
- Children
- Children Act proceedings
- Civil Partnership Dissolution
- Civil partnerships
- Cohabitation agreements and disputes
- Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
- Collaborative Law
- Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
- Domestic Abuse
- Family Mediation
- Family law
- Financial Matters
- Grandparents' Rights
- Inheritance Act claims
- Injunctions
- Lasting power of attorney
- Matrimonial finance
- Out Of Court Divorce
- Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
- Pension and property advice
- Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
- Separation Agreement
- Social Services
- Unmarried Couples' Rights
Housing & Property
- Anti-social Behaviour
- Boundary Disputes
- Buying at auction
- Declarations of trusts
- Deeds of Gifts
- Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
- Dilapidation Claims
- Evicting Squatters and Trespassers
- Exclusivity and lock-out agreements
- Extending your Lease
- Freehold Enfranchisement
- Housing Associations
- Housing Management
- Housing disputes
- Injunctions
- Investment and buy to let properties
- Landlord and Tenant
- Lease Extensions
- Leasehold properties
- Matrimonial transfers
- Neighbour Disputes
- New home purchases and sales
- Option agreements and conditional contracts
- Planning
- Possession and repossession proceedings
- Property Disputes
- Purchase and Sale
- Remortgaging
- Renting and Tenancy Agreements
- Repossessions
- Residential Conveyancing
- Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
- Right of First Refusal
- Right of Way and Rights to Light
- Right to Manage
- Service Charge Disputes
- Service Charge Recovery
- Tenancy Breaches, Injunctions and Forfeiture Claims
- Tenant Eviction
- Transfer of title
- Transfers of equity
- Transfers of parts of land
- Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
Immigration
- Applications for British citizenship
- Asylum applications and appeals
- Citizenship
- EEA Family Permits
- EEA Registration Cards
- EEA Residence Permits
- Human Rights
Money & Tax
- Debt and Bankruptcy
- HMRC Tax Investigations and Disputes
- Inheritance Tax
- Insolvency and bankruptcy
- Property Holding Structures
- Tax
- Tax Advisory Services
- Tax Compliance Services
- Trusts
Notary
- Notary
Personal Injury
- Against The Council
- Benefits Available To Asbestos Victims
- Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme
- Gym Injury Compensation
- Personal Injury Law
- Welfare Issues After Serious Injury
Professional Negligence
- Barristers
- Financial advisors
- IT professionals
- Insurance brokers
- Professional trustees
- Valuers
Welfare & Benefits
- Benefits
- Housing
- Mental Health
Wills, Trusts & Probate
- Disputed Probate
- Disputed Trusts
- Disputed Wills
- Probate
- Trusts
- Wills

Business areas of law

Agriculture
- Agricultural land for sale or development
- Buying and selling a farm
- Commercial contracts for farming businesses
- Employment of farm workers
- Equestrian property
- Farm partnerships and corporate structures
- Farming disputes
- Veterinary negligence
Banking
- Banking
Charities
- Charities
Commercial Property
- Commercial Leases
- Commercial mortgages
- Developer disputes
- Development plot sales
- Environmental policy law
- Finance
- Investment purchases and Buy to Let
- Landlord and tenant
- Planning law
- Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property
- Purchase of development land
- Rights of way issues
- Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises
Company & Commercial
- Agency agreements
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Asset Tracing
- Business structures and joint ventures
- Commercial Law
- Commercial Litigation Matters
- Competition law
- Contractual Disputes
- Corporate Law
- Corporate finance
- Credit Control
- Data Protection
- Debt Recovery
- Employment - business
- Franchising
- Insolvency and Bankruptcy
- Intellectual Property
- Management buyouts
- Merchandising and sponsorship
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Mis-sold Interest Rate Swap Agreements
- Partnership and LLP law
- Sales and Purchases
- Setting up a business
- Share option schemes
- Shareholder Agreements
- Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
- Statutory Demands
- Summary Judgment
- Tax
- Unfair Loan Charges
Construction
- Building contracts and professional appointments
- Construction
- Construction and engineering dispute resolution
- Contracts for the supply, installation and maintenance of specialist mechanical and electrical plant
- Crane oversailing and scaffolding licences
- Development agreements
- Development loan facilities
- Due diligence audits for banks and other financial institutions
- Engineering contracts
- Facility maintenance agreements
- Framework agreements
- Guarantees and bonds
- In-house training
- Warranties, third party rights and reliance letters
Dispute Resolution
- Mediation
Energy & Transport
- Energy
IT & Intellectual Property
- Advertising and Marketing Compliance
- Anti-Counterfeiting and Anti-Piracy
- Computer and IT Law
- Confidential Information, Know-How and Trade Secrets
- Copyright
- Dealing with intellectual property infringements
- Design rights and product designs
- Domain Names
- GDPR
- Intellectual Property Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Patents
- Personality and Image Rights
- Trade Marks and Designs
Regulations
- Environment
- Health and Safety
- Licensing

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Overall experience

Andy Barton divorce lawyer

Avoid - they do NOT carry out wills as per the deceases instructions

I never felt they were 'on my side'

Worst divorce lawyers in Cornwall

Business disputes

Incredibly impressed - great firm!

They did an amazing job

Family Law - Divorce

Hazel Sanders

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