Stephens Scown has promoted four senior associates to partner after a successful year of financial and business growth.

They are Charisse Crawford, of the inheritance and trust disputes team; David Culshaw, of the corporate team who is also head of food and drink; Mike Davies, who is a disputes resolution specialisl; and Giles Dunning, of the corporate team who specialises in work in the IFA sector.

Managing partner Robert Camp, said: “It’s always gratifying to be able to make new partners in the firm. My warm congratulations to all four individuals, who have shown great commitment to their clients over the past year and played an important role in our growth. We had a strong year last financial year and I’m confident that we can continue in the same vein through 2016/2017.”

Stephens Scown has over 290 staff, including more than 50 partners, across its offices in Truro, St Austell and Exeter.