Chambers Review
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Real Estate - South West
What the Team is Known For
Stephens Scown has a notable regional team with varied expertise in development, portfolio management and corporate real estate. The team regularly advises on purchases and disposals of farms and holiday parks, as well as on related permissions and land registration issues. Its lawyers also often advise rural housing associations as well as assisting landowners with developing clean energy schemes on their land. The firm has further experience in advising clients on financing and refinancing matters.
Strengths
The team are quick to respond, deliver considered and robust advice, and have a strong stance in negotiations and discussions.
The team are reactive when needed and local enough to meet in person. I sense they have the depth in their team to enable this response.
The lawyers at Stephens Scown provide an excellent, attentive service and have a willingness to communicate.
Members of the team at the firm have individual specialisms, knowledge and strength, so collectively they can cover many topics.
Stephens Scown's team provide clear communication and have the ability to explain matters in clear layman's terms. I have felt supported through the whole process.
Work Highlights
Stephens Scown acted for Mime Heuristics CIC on the purchase of premises to set up The Wildings, the first non-for-profit private specialist school to be run as a Community Interest Company.
Notable practitioners
Michael Beadel is a key contact.