Stephens Scown LLP

With a niche strength in mines and minerals, Stephens Scown LLP‘s dual office property litigation practice is engaged by companies, charities and landlords for its capabilities in various contentious matters, including landlord and tenant issues, and overage claims. The practice is headed up by Richard Bagwell, who is based in the firm’s Exeter office. His colleague Mark Richardson – praised for his ’encyclopedic knowledge of property’ – has experience extending to trespass and rights of way disputes. Michael Davies is noted for his expertise in restrictive covenant matters, while the Truro-based Ian Thomas regularly handles contentious land issues. Also in Truro, Ben Jones is a key contact for clients from the mining sector.