Stephens Scown LLP
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Combining a ‘deep legal expertise with a genuine commitment to client care’, Stephens Scown LLP’s employment practice is well-equipped to handle the wide range of matters for both employers and employees operating in the South West. Led by Ellie Hibberd in Exeter, the team boasts dedicated litigation, corporate and employer support specialisms; Truro-based Joe Nicholls leads on high value litigation; Laura McFadyen handles the employment aspects of commercial transactions; while Hibberd, Verity Slater and Chris Morse support large employers in disputes and day-to-day HR matters. Matthew Huggett joined the litigation team in October 2024, handling whistleblowing and discrimination cases for both claimants and respondents. Senior associate Hazel Sanders is another key contact.
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Testimonials
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- 'Stephens Scown’s employment law team combines deep legal expertise with a genuine commitment to client care, ensuring businesses and individuals receive pragmatic and commercially viable advice.'
- 'Joe Nicholls is a standout employment law partner at Stephens Scown, known for his exceptional legal acumen, strategic insight and unwavering commitment to client success. Joe sets himself apart with his commercial awareness, ability to simplify complex legal issues, and strong negotiation skills.’
Key clients
- Age UK
- Plymouth CAST (multi-academy trust of 36 catholic schools)
Work highlights
Represented KJ in an employment tribunal claim against the British Council, arguing that she had been subjected to unlawful acts of harassment.