A leading Cornish law firm has seen the number of its lawyers based in Cornwall recognised by Legal 500, an independent guide to the legal profession, increase by six.

Eighteen of the firm’s teams were also ranked, with the family, dispute resolution and inheritance and trust disputes teams receiving Tier 1 status.

Stephens Scown LLP now has 10 lawyers from its Truro and St Austell offices recommended by the guide, which was released last week.