Employment - South West
Band 3
What the Team is Known For
Stephens Scown acts for employees from a range of sectors including education, engineering, and food and drink. Its lawyers are experienced in contentious employment matters, with notable expertise in handling whistle-blowing and discrimination cases. The team offers support on transactional matters and restructuring exercises.
Strengths
They have helped us with the most complex issues over the past year, and their support has been invaluable.
They provide solid legal advice but also understand the commercial needs of the business.
I think the money we pay Stephens Scown is the best money we spend.
Work Highlights
Stephens Scown represented a claimant in a sexual harassment claim against the British Council, securing a favourable judgment for its client in a complex case.
Notable practitioners
Truro-based Verity Slater is regularly called upon to defend clients facing employment tribunal claims involving discrimination, victimisation and unfair dismissal allegations. She also advises on redundancy processes and TUPE transfers.
Verity inspires confidence.
Verity absolutely takes into account any concerns from your perspective and what it is you are looking to achieve.
Verity is exceptional and feels like a member of our team. She really goes above and beyond to ensure we are supported.
