Can the Environmental Information Regulations Apply to Private Companies?
The Environmental Information Regulations 2004 are not limited to councils, government departments or other obvious…
August 28, 2026 By Leanne Yendell
Hidden Intellectual Property, IT and Data Protection Risks in Leisure and Tourism Transactions
A leisure or tourism business’s intellectual property (IP), IT systems and data assets can represent…
August 25, 2026 By Alexandra James
Coronavirus & Commercial Tenants – rent payments and extension of protection
It’s potentially good news for commercial tenants – a further round of Coronavirus related protections…
August 24, 2026 By Richard Bagwell
Partial breach of planning conditions – what is the enforcement impact?
How does a breach of planning permission restrict what can take place after the breach…
August 24, 2026 By Duncan Tilney
How a Brexit “no deal” could affect your trade marks and designs?
With Brexit never far from the headlines the Stephens Scown intellectual property team explains what…
August 24, 2026 By Stephens Scown
What to do with abandoned vessels
Harbour owners will be aware that an abandoned vessel can pose a significant risk to…
August 24, 2026 By Tim Lane
Addressing marine skills shortages with apprenticeships: Getting it Right
As part of the recent Seafarers Awareness Week, Seafarers UK reported that the UK’s marine…
August 24, 2026 By Verity Slater
12 Tips for Farmers Getting Business
As we just pass the half mark on the year our rural team at Stephens…
August 24, 2026 By Stephens Scown
An Introduction to Project Finance
Project finance, also known as “limited recourse” finance, is essentially a form of term loan…
August 24, 2026 By Simon Morris
Manufacturing Agreements – key issues that are easy to overlook
Many businesses forget that a manufacturing agreement is essentially a form of Intellectual Property licence.…
August 24, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Is the contract wording fit for purpose?
The recent case of Star Polaris v HHIC-Phil Inc [2016] shows the importance of ensuring…
August 24, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Beacon CRM Cyber Security Incident: Key Actions for Charity Trustees
The Charity Commission has issued guidance following the recent cyber security incident involving Beacon CRM,…
August 20, 2026 By Laurie Trounce