Chambers Review
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Social Housing - South West
What the Team is Known For
Stephens Scown acts for prominent rural housing associations and local government bodies on a range of matters, including development, planning and transactional matters. The firm has a niche focus on community land trusts. Its expertise extends to providing employment and data protection advice to social housing clients. The firm is particularly strong on complex site acquisitions.
Strengths
Stephens Scown is a multidisciplinary firm with a wide range of different areas of knowledge.
Stephens Scown are always willing to assist. They're very helpful at explaining processes and answering any queries I may have.
Complex matters are explained by the firm in plain English and are simplified as far as possible.
Stephens Scown feels like a local practice but they have knowledge and experience. Their personalised service is amazing.
Stephens Scown are very pragmatic in their approach and provide very thorough reporting.
Work Highlights
Stephens Scown advised Livewest Homes on defects in high-rise buildings in relation to the Building Safety Act.
Notable practitioners
Kate Westlake assists clients with property and site acquisitions, as well as planning matters. She regularly acts for registered providers.
Kate is always very approachable and professional. She has a good mix of professionalism and looking practically at real-world problems.
Kate is brilliant. She always has time to talk things through.
Kate is extremely professional and capable.