Business assets and divorce: what you need to know
Divorce can be a complex and emotionally taxing process, particularly for business owners who are…
May 26, 2026 By Tyler Jones
Unsuccessful claim for entrepreneurs’ relief
The recent case of George v HMRC saw the former shareholder of a British pharmaceutical…
May 26, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Cornwall’s food and drink industry – tasty stuff for the economy
Cornwall is well known across the UK for its fantastic food and drink. Gavin Poole,…
May 26, 2026 By Gavin Poole
Care Quality Commission Enforcement – other CQC enforcement action
This is the final instalment of our three part series on CQC enforcement action. This…
May 26, 2026 By Laura Stanley
Water abstraction licence – under consultation
The Environment Agency has announced a consultation on its proposals to change the way it…
May 26, 2026 By Tom Graham
Severing The Joint Tenancy: Getting It Right
One of the first things any new property lawyer is tasked to do is advise…
May 26, 2026 By Anna Garde-Evans
Right To Work Checks – what has changed for employers from 6 April 2022?
On 6 April 2022 the Home Office announced further updated guidance on right to work…
May 26, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Will Rising Living Costs Increase Levels of Intestacy, Inheritance Disputes and DIY Wills in England and Wales?
Increased living costs and financial pressures in the UK are affecting how many individuals and…
May 26, 2026 By James Burrows
Stephens Scown Secures Dealmaker Awards Shortlisting
In what has been another great year for South West law firm Stephens Scown, with a series of awards shortlistings and national recognition, comes…
May 20, 2026 By Stephens Scown
s216 Insolvency Act 1986: Reuse of a Prohibited Name
Section 216 (“s216”) of the Insolvency Act 1986 (“the Act”) restricts the directors of a…
May 20, 2026 By Rachel Western
A legal health check for farming businesses – are the foundations of your farm still fit for purpose?
Farming businesses are facing more pressure than ever. Rising costs, diversification, environmental schemes, and increased…
May 18, 2026 By Brittany Allen
Changes to Right to Work Regime – What Employers Need to Know
Significant changes to the UK’s Right to Work (RTW) regime are due to go live…
May 15, 2026 By Lisa Mulholland