Commercial Agents
The relationship between commercial agents and their principals is governed by the Commercial Agents (Council…
April 4, 2025 By Gemma Mittell
Alternative Dispute Resolution – what is a blind bid mediation?
Commercial disputes are often a lengthy and expensive process, but in some circumstances a dispute…
March 24, 2025 By Christopher Jackson
Energy broker litigation – are you getting what you were promised?
With energy prices continuing to rise, many of our clients are scrutinising their energy bills…
January 29, 2025 By Laura Stanley
Garofalo v Crisp and others: unfair prejudice and the removal of directors
Unfair prejudice typically refers to situations where the actions of a company, its directors, or…
October 21, 2024 By Richard Slater
Client Win – are you owed money from the Local Authority?
Cash flow is paramount to the success of any business – big or small –…
October 16, 2024 By Jeremy Crook
Get to know your legal advisor – Laura Stanley
In this series, we introduce some of the people that make up Stephens Scown. We…
October 15, 2024 By Stephens Scown
What rights do shareholders have?
As the owners of a private limited company, shareholders have certain rights. Shareholder rights are…
September 30, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Employment Settlement Agreement – what are they? And how should you approach them?
Has your employer given you a settlement agreement? It is not uncommon for settlement agreements…
August 15, 2024 By Hazel Sanders
Supplier invoice fraud – who ends up paying the bill?
Supplier invoice fraud is continuing to present a significant threat to businesses in the UK.…
July 8, 2024 By Catherine Mathews
Whose (mooring) line is it anyway? Liability for vessel damage
In this article we explore the legal and contractual implications if a boat is damaged…
June 18, 2024 By Richard Slater
Top 5 Intellectual Property Mistakes When Buying or Selling A Business
When buying or selling a business there is a lot to think about and often,…
May 30, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Intellectual Property Infringement Claims and Threats – key points to know
If you are thinking of making an Intellectual Property infringement claim or have received a…
May 30, 2024 By Stephens Scown