A ‘go-to’ practice for contentious and non-contentious construction matters, Stephens Scown LLP has niche expertise acting for housing associations, mining companies, and renewables companies, including on solar and wind parks. The team is also trusted by landlords for fire safety and cladding issues. Praised for his ’clear, reasoned, and well-informed advice’, Jim Gorrod leads the team from Exeter. In Truro, Brian Dolan advises contractors and developers, with Guy Michell and Kate Evans other core members of the same office. For building and fire safety issues, Exeter’s Amy Cardwell is highlighted.
Testimonials
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‘Jim Gorrod has a high level of sector specific knowledge, which he uses to give his clients very clear, commercial advice.’
‘Without a doubt Stephens Scown are my go-to practice for construction legal matters. They provide clear, honest and expert advice without all the ifs, buts and maybes.’
Key clients
- Lantoom Quarry Limited
- S D Plastering Ltd
Work highlights
- Acting for Lantoom Quarry in a Court of Appeal construction dispute.
- Acting for a Core Participant in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.