Claims made against Stephens

The Solicitors Complaints Bureau compensation fund is dealing with claims of over pounds 100,000 relating to Stephens, a firm of solicitors with offices in 13 towns and cities, that ceased trading in January after the suicide of the senior partner, writes Vivien Goldsmith.

A total of pounds 411,00 on 43 claims has already been paid. Anyone who belives they may have a claim should contact The Law Society, Portland House, Stag Place, London SW1E 5BL.