Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses - South West
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
Stephens Scown had good knowledge of the challenges we were facing and how our businesses worked. The team were patient, supportive and incredibly responsive. They were really helpful at all times.
Stephens Scown were very thorough at all times so we felt reassured that the work was being carried out correctly. We felt confident in the depth of knowledge in the team.
Stephens Scown have good client interaction and are always responsive.
All the people we worked with had great knowledge and expertise in their relevant field. The team's industry knowledge, client communication and support throughout the legal process were strengths.
We were impressed with Stephens Scown's speed, knowledge, experience and work ethic. Their attention to detail and pragmatic approach were also key strengths, and the team were available 24/7.
Work Highlights
Stephens Scown advised IWGC on the sale of its entire issued share capital to Top Doctors SL.
Notable practitioners
David has a wealth of experience and is not only astute but creates empathy and calmness across the deal framework on both sides. I would recommend David 100%.
Giles Dunning is joint head of Stephens Scown's corporate team and has a broad range of experience of corporate and M&A matters, notably in relation to transactions for IFAs.
Giles was very good. He's pragmatic, easy to deal with and looked to get the deal over the line.
Giles dealt with the sensitive nature of the deal very well.
Joint head of Stephens Scown's corporate team, Laurie Trounce advises on a wide range of transactions. Her clients include SMEs and charities.
Laurie provides sound, commercially pragmatic advice on a range of legal and business issues.
Laurie is an excellent lawyer.
Laurie provides first-class advice and support when dealing with complex commercial transactions.
Laurie has a very good understanding of how businesses and the public sector work, and can communicate complex legal issues at board level and to other audiences.