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Stutt Associates featured in Law Society Gazette
https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/obiter/cornish-litigation-firm-wins-free-office-for-a-year/5126156.article?_gl=1*1tuzcwy*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTY3MjkzNDU4NC4xNzczOTEyNTQ5*_ga_LPF4PE6ZB2*czE3NzM5MTI1NDkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzM5MTI1NTkkajUwJGwwJGg1NTM4NTM3*_ga_T9B48VKB23*czE3NzM5MTI1NDkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzM5MTI1NTkkajUwJGwwJGgw*_ga_VTZWF13LJ0*czE3NzM5MTI1NDkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzM5MTI1NTkkajUwJGwwJGgw*_ga_54TJ9VJQYR*czE3NzM5MTI1NDkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzM5MTI1NTkkajUwJGwwJGgw*_ga_M6CW48FCF6*czE3NzM5MTI1NDkkbzEkZzEkd
ljh610
4 days ago1 min read


Cornwall's Award Winning Dispute Lawyers have a new home
https://businesscornwall.co.uk/latest-news/2026/03/business-competition-winner/ It's almost unbelievable, but we have won an office for the year! We entered a competition at the end of last year with Cornwall Innovation Centres and Business Cornwall. The process was involved, with detailed plans and a fully articulated business plan being submitted and scrutinised before a panel interview in front of 4 people. Lisa had to attend remotely as it just happened to be on the day
ljh610
4 days ago2 min read


Yet another award shortlisting for Stutt Associates
We have been surprised this week with yet another awards shortlisting, this time for Best New Business in the Best SME Awards 2026 This is a national award, which we are delighted to be in the running for at the black tie awards ceremony on 24 April 2026 in Daventry Hopefully it goes without saying that we appreciate each and every bit of recognition for the hard work that Lisa has put into the first 15 months of Stutt Associates. The success that we enjoy now is testament t
ljh610
Feb 211 min read


Lee Stutt joins to bring a County-leading wealth of expertise
Our team is growing Lee Stutt has joined us as a Consultant. He brings with him over 20 years of experience in a really wide range of complex disputes. Lee's reputation as the 'go to' litigator in Cornwall, particularly when it comes to disputes about commercial properties, brings huge kudos. You might have come across him during the decade he was Head of Litigation at Nalders in Truro, Cornwall He has certainly hit the ground running since joining us in early February.
ljh610
Feb 211 min read


Stutt Associates among the 'High Five' Cornish women to claim West Country Women Awards at the final on 28 November 2025 says Business Cornwall
https://businesscornwall.co.uk/news-by-industry/awards/2025/12/west-country-women-awards-3/
ljh610
Dec 4, 20251 min read


Stutt Associates is Start-Up Business of the Year 2025
At a glittering awards ceremony at Crowne Plaza in Plymouth on 28 November 2025 we were named The Start-Up Business of the Year 2025 in the West Country Women Awards. This is a huge deal, as it means we are the best start-up in the entire West Country, including Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset. Lisa picked up the award for her approach towards community, inclusion and revolutionising the way legal work is marketed and sold locally and nationally. The prize comes with a
ljh610
Dec 2, 20251 min read


Double award shortlisting for Stutt Associates
It's been a bumper couple of weeks for Stutt Associates. On 16 October Lisa (and Pete the Pasty) took to the road to attend the West Country Women Awards Finalist Announcement at Powderham Castle in Exeter. Whilst there, she scooped one of five finalist spots for The Start-Up Business of the Year award. Just 11 days later Stutt Associates was shortlisted as one of five finalists for another award: The Notty's Best New Business Award. We are so excited to be shortlisted for
ljh610
Oct 30, 20251 min read


Stutt Associates Top Legal Influencer
For the third quarter of this year (and making it a hat trick of every single quarter since the firm began) Stutt Associates' Lisa Haywood has been ranked in the TBD Marketing Legal Linkedinfluencer list of the UK's top 60 influential legal voices from independent firms. TBD Marketing says: "Some people talk about getting things done. Lisa Haywood just gets on with it. This quarter she assembled what sounded like the entire contents of Cornwall's Ikea - and still found tim
ljh610
Oct 30, 20251 min read


Cornwall's Dispute Lawyers awards success
Yesterday Lisa took the really long journey to Somerset County Cricket Club for the Semi-finalist Announcement of the West Country Women...
ljh610
Sep 20, 20251 min read


How to beat the fear and go alone with confidence
Unlock Your Confidence with an Inspiring Podcast Episode 🎧 Dive into the excitement! Check out this thrilling episode of The Law Firm...
ljh610
Sep 2, 20251 min read


Come join us at Cornwall Business Show where Lisa will be presenting on AI vs Lawyers and how to maximise your value for money from legal assistance
https://businesscornwall.co.uk/news-by-industry/events-and-networking/2025/08/tedx-at-cornwall-business-show/
ljh610
Aug 13, 20251 min read


Read our latest article about harnessing the power of the personal story to attract clients published in Business Cornwall
Want to know how to maximise your chances of being selected by potential customers? Harness the power of personal connection and...
elaine3143
Jul 18, 20251 min read


Battle of the terms: how to make sure your contracts stand up in disputes
When did you last review your contract paperwork or terms and conditions? If you can't remember, now is probably the right time to make...
ljh610
Jul 18, 20252 min read


How to maximise your chances of settlement at mediation
Mediation in litigation is on the up. The Court now has extended powers to require the parties to attempt mediation (either for the...
ljh610
Jul 18, 20254 min read


What we can learn about settlement offers from Hugh Grant and News Group Newspapers?
HRH Prince Harry appears determined to fight News Group Newspapers to trial. A few months ago, Hugh Grant bowed out of his own...
ljh610
Jul 18, 20254 min read


How do I know my litigation solicitor is doing a good job for me? Should I not just use a barrister for more clout?
It's tempting to see litigation as a war. It's long been dubbed an old boy's club of adversaries 'duking it out' while wearing robes and...
ljh610
Jul 18, 20255 min read


How to make your lawyer love you, save legal costs and reduce disputes
Courts are tightening the costs that can be recovered by the 'winner' in a money claim, so that now claims for money valued below...
ljh610
Jul 18, 20254 min read


Help - a developer's moved in next door
I regularly deal with queries from homeowners who have been happily enjoying their property until a development begins next door. ...
ljh610
Jul 18, 20252 min read


How do you choose your litigator (i.e. why instruct me)?
You need a litigator. You want urgent advice that you can afford. You have your pick of anyone. Why choose a single practitioner firm...
ljh610
Jul 18, 20253 min read
Litigation FAQs
What is litigation? The court process of resolving disputes. Each party submits their position and evidence and the Court decides which...
ljh610
Jul 18, 20256 min read
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