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Leading South West divorce lawyer honoured in international list for 5th year running

A divorce lawyer from the South West has topped an independent list of some of the best advisors in private wealth management in the world, for the 5th year running.  Liz Allen (pictured), head of the family law team at …

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Showing support for the Devon tourism industry

Stephens Scown LLP is sponsoring an important awards ceremony for the tourism industry in Devon for the third year and is urging everyone to get behind this crucial industry. Stephens Scown LLP, which has an office in Exeter, is in the third …

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Increase in top rankings from independent legal guide

Independent legal guide Chambers and Partners 2013, has awarded Stephens Scown LLP more top rankings than ever before, cementing the firm’s position as one of the leading legal firms in Devon and Cornwall. Chambers has ranked Stephens Scown in 12 disciplines, with top rankings …

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The pitfalls of student lettings

As the new term is about to start at colleges and universities around the country, a leading South West property lawyer is urging local parents to be careful about renting property for their children. Renting a house with a group …

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New squatting law welcome, but does it go far enough?

Squatting in a residential building in England and Wales becomes a criminal offence on 1 September 2012. A leading South West lawyer has welcomed the news, but feels that its impact will not be felt fully in the South West, …

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Securing a sustainable future through renewable energy sources

With worldwide energy consumption increasing by 46% in the past 20 years, our specialist renewable energy solicitors are highlighting the importance of renewable energy in the region, as the need to deal with climate change becomes more urgent and energy needs …

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Community Infrastructure Levy

Community Infrastructure Levy On 10 February 2010 the final draft regulations for the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) were put before the House of Commons, and if approved will come into force on 6 April 2010. The new draft regulations incorporate …

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European Court rules against UK Government on Mining Waste Directive

The EU Commission has succeeded in its action against the UK over its failure to transpose the Mining Waste Directive (MWD) into UK law. The MWD should have been transposed into UK law by 1 May 2008.  The action was …

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Cooking up trouble for divorce lawyers

The Court of Appeal has given celebrity chef Marco Pierre White the go-ahead to sue his ex-wife’s London divorce solicitors in a case that could change the way family lawyers advise their clients in the future. Following an acrimonious separation …

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International divorces and jurisdiction

The French press has  reported that the English Courts are seeing a surge in French women filing for divorce in order to take advantage of the English approach to dividing assets. The French paper Journal du Dimanche quotes one case …

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