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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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- ‘The team have an excellent knowledge of legislation to hand; very rarely do they have to consult with colleagues or come back at a later date with an answer. This instils a high degree of confidence that the staff are very competent and well-trained.’
‘The team are always happy to help, without exception on the rare occasions that we cannot speak to someone we have a call back extremely quickly. Turnaround times for documents are some of the quickest I have seen.'
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.