Stephens Scown LLP

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.