Supporting Councils Through Change: What Matters Now and What to Do Next
Local authorities continue to face significant change, from financial pressures and increasing service demand to…
September 28, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Are Principal Councils Permitted to Transfer Income Producing Assets?
Our Property Litigation team is regularly asked whether Principal Councils (i.e., a District, Borough or…
September 28, 2026 By Hannah Slade
Employment Rights Act Reforms: What rural and agricultural employers must do to stay compliant
The Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA) represents the most significant overhaul of UK employment law…
September 28, 2026 By Ellie Hibberd
I’ve Been Approached by a Renewable Energy Developer: What Should I Do First?
Being contacted by a renewable energy developer can be a daunting but appealing prospect. Developers…
September 28, 2026 By James Snell
Don’t fall foul of an environmental fine
Simon Trahair-Davies examines the steady flow of environmental fines that have been levied in the UK…
September 17, 2026 By Simon Trahair-Davies
Top 5 Pitfalls for Charities Disposing of Property
Disposing of property can release funds or reduce operating costs for charities, but the process…
September 17, 2026 By Lydia Hart
How could the new Labour government impact the housing emergency?
There is a housing emergency, there are approximately 8.5 million people in England who are…
September 17, 2026 By Ellie Parnell
Autonomous and AI Ships – An update in the marine industry in the midst of the AI boom
Since our previous article on Autonomous and AI Ships in 2021, there has been little…
September 17, 2026 By Joey Medway
Autonomous vessels raise important issues for marine intellectual property
Recent impressive developments in technology within the marine industry raise important issues for marine businesses…
September 17, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Devon farm awards can point the way to solutions in tough times
The 2016 Devon Farm Business Awards were launched on Monday 2nd November on the farm of Devon’s…
September 17, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Truro lawyer asked to sit on the Agricultural Law Association Council
A solicitor based in Truro has been asked to sit on the council of the…
September 17, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Why Planning Matters to the Future of British Farming
As discussions from Back British Farming Day continue, one point raised by the National Farmers'…
September 17, 2026 By Tamara Hasson