Law firm plans expansion with move into Somerset

Law firm Stephens Scown has launched a new office in Taunton as part of its expansion plans.

The opening has taken the firm beyond its strongholds of Cornwall and Devon.

Stephens Scown has taken over the lease of a spacious open plan office across one floor of Bonville House in the thriving Blackbrook Business Park in Taunton.

Managing partner Richard Baker has explains the thinking behind the move.

He said: “As the region’s only B Corp certified and employee-owned law firm, we believe we have much to offer businesses and individuals in Somerset and the Greater South West.

“Our people are passionate about the sectors and clients they work with and devote time and energy to developing a deeper understanding of their challenges and aspirations, whether supporting the future plans of a multi-generational farming family or boosting business growth for a tech start-up.

“For our clients, we are seen as more than just lawyers, we are trusted advisors and part of their community and we look forward to meeting up with existing and new contacts as we embed ourselves further into the Somerset business community.”

Already with a number of key personnel based in Somerset, the firm will be looking to recruit further.

Stephen Wray, who has been leading Stephens Scown’s Somerset development plans since joining the firm in 2021, added: “We will be building on our existing cohort of people known in the local market, including Alistair Tudor who joined us from Somerset Chamber, Ellie Hibberd, Tom Chartres-Moore, Amy Ralston, Helen Wallwork and Simon Morris, as well as introducing some exciting new people to the organisation to further add breadth and depth to our offering.”