Biodiversity net-gain – an introduction for landowners
To secure planning permission, all new developments must be able to demonstrate a 10% increase…
May 8, 2024 By Tom Graham
The Booming Role of Technology in the UK Dairy Industry: Legal Considerations
The dairy industry in the UK has experienced a transformative wave of technological advancements in…
April 29, 2024 By Amy Ralston
Farming & Divorce – what if the family farm was inherited?
If the family farm was inherited, does this affect the outcome on divorce? In our…
March 28, 2024 By Shavaun Womersley
Farming pre and post-nups – benefits for succession planning
Farming families who want to preserve their business for future generations are increasingly seeing the…
March 26, 2024 By Sarah Atkinson
Farming & Divorce – how are farming divorces different to other divorces?
Regrettably farmers getting divorced is no less common than with anybody else. However the impact…
March 25, 2024 By Shavaun Womersley
A practical health & safety guide to employing young persons
Young workers play an important role in the rural and wider Southwest economy, whether they…
March 5, 2024 By Steve Panton
Who owns the highway?
The recent query 'Who Owns Highways' from one of my developer clients has prompted me…
February 29, 2024 By Ben Wheeler
The Benefits of First Registration
Many assume that all land is registered. This is incorrect. According to His Majesty’s Land…
January 25, 2024 By Susan Reynolds
Stephens Scown celebrates top ranking in independent legal guide
We are thrilled to say that Stephens Scown has once again been highlighted as a…
October 4, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Farming & Divorce – valuing the farm property
When a farm is involved in divorce proceedings, there are often additional issues that need…
September 27, 2023 By Kai Whicker
Solar Farms – benefits for landlords
With the reduced cost of solar panels and high performance of rental incomes, solar farms…
September 27, 2023 By Peter Cooper
New regulatory partner joins Stephens Scown
We are delighted to announce the arrival of Steve Panton as the latest partner to…
September 8, 2023 By Stephens Scown