Construction - South West
Band 3
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
Stephens Scown offers attention to detail and excellent communication. The clarity it shows with the possible outcomes for each case is laudable.
The team was very good at handling the situation and fully understanding the contracts that were in place quickly and professionally.
Stephens Scown is very good at allocating resources and appropriating staff to the issues at hand.
They are plugged into the market, they know what is going on and when disputes are brewing, which is strategically important. Their knowledge of their market is really good and helpful for clients.
Work Highlights
Stephens Scown advised LiveWest Homes Limited in relation to defects with a number of high-rise buildings owned and managed by them.
Notable practitioners
Jim Gorrod is highly regarded in the South West market. He assists housing associations, developers and contractors with a variety of matters, including both contentious and non-contentious work. He regularly advises on the drafting of construction contracts as well as the resolution of disputes concerning defects and other issues.
Jim Gorrod led his team to support us in determining the steps that were best for us.
Jim is really plugged into the market and very commercially astute.
Jim Gorrod grasps the issues and provides clear advice.
