The tricky business of extensions of time
The recent case of Saint Benedict Land Trust Ltd v London Borough of Camden has…
May 26, 2026 By Laura Stanley
Bank held liable to casino for negligent reference
In the case of Playboy Club London and others v. Banca Nazionale Del Lavoro SPA…
May 26, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Trustees – watch out before you litigate!
Litigation should never be taken lightly, particularly by charities. Donations have been made intending to…
May 26, 2026 By Toby Claridge
Supplier invoice fraud – who ends up paying the bill?
Supplier invoice fraud is continuing to present a significant threat to businesses in the UK.…
April 27, 2026 By Catherine Mathews
Divorce and Coronavirus – how to divide a family business during the pandemic
While it is difficult to know how businesses will fare during the current coronavirus pandemic,…
April 27, 2026 By Harriet Wigmore
Late application for specific disclosure refused
In the recent case of Peniuk and others v Barclays Bank plc, despite noting the…
February 27, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Martyn’s Law Update – an essential guide for those responsible for publicly accessible premises and events
Do you own, manage or control premises where 200 or more members of the public…
February 12, 2026 By Steve Panton
Payment for variations with no instruction
A problem which is often encountered in building contracts arises when a building contractor carries…
January 27, 2026 By Stephens Scown
The risk of contracting in the digital world
The recent Court of Appeal decision in DAZN Ltd v Coupang Corp is a stark…
January 5, 2026 By Laura Stanley
Get to know your legal advisor – Steve Panton
In this series, we introduce some of the people that make up Stephens Scown. We…
August 28, 2025 By Steve Panton
Tenancy Deposit Scheme: 23 June 2015 approaching
The Deregulation Act 2015 was passed on 26 March 2015 and brings certainty to the…
August 21, 2025 By Mike Davies
Commercial Agency – Indemnity vs Compensation Payments
In the fourth of this series, we discuss the differences between indemnity payments and compensation…
July 21, 2025 By Gemma Mittell