By working with Stephens Scown, you’re benefiting from the expertise and skills of an award winning family law team with an enviable and superior reputation.
The team has won the title of Family Law Team of the Year – South, at the Family Law Awards 2019 – the Oscars for family lawyers. The judges singled out the way we look after our clients and our approach on client service, including providing in-house counselling.
We are also Devon and Cornwall’s only family law team ranked in Tier One by both Chambers & Partners and Legal 500.
Our rankings from the two most significant and trusted independent legal directories are proof of our ability to help you get the best settlement you can.
The rankings are given following an in-depth research process that includes detailed interviews with referees to include our own clients. They reflect our determination to provide you with outstanding advice and support in emotional, difficult and stressful situations.
On our overall family law team, they say:
“‘a very experienced and respected firm’ and has one of the largest teams in the South West, with ‘well-organised, efficient and knowledgeable practitioners.'”
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Achieving a Tier One ranking is a demanding task. As well as considering our team’s strength and depth, Chambers & Partners assesses our individual lawyers on their:
- Legal knowledge
- Ability
- Effectiveness
- Client service
So you can rest assured that no matter how complex your situation, the family team at Stephens Scown can help. We’ll provide you with the best possible legal advice and support.
“Professional and courteous”
Sarah Atkinson is professional, courteous, helpful and approachable
“Technically excellent”
Andrew Barton is technically excellent and isn’t afraid to take an inventive approach to litigate or settle cases and ensure the best for his clients
“Sensitive and focused”
Mark Smith is praised for a sound grasp of legal practice and is methodical, sensitive and focused
“Rising star”
Sarah walls is described as a rising star in the firm and an exceptionally hard-working solicitor