Greenwashing – what are the legal risks?
The environmental credentials of goods and services form an increasingly important aspect of the buying…
October 9, 2024 By Tim Lane
Acquiring a new business – how do you transfer a premises licence?
Are you acquiring a new business which has a premises licence? It is important to…
September 30, 2024 By Jade Kent
Meet the Team – James Rickard
In this series, we introduce some of the people that make up Stephens Scown. We…
September 25, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Could your kitchen tell you what to cook?
The first working week of January sees Las Vegas host the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)…
July 25, 2024 By Thomas Chartres-Moore
Influencers and brands – promoting alcohol on social media
What are the rules around promoting alcohol on social media, and what are the risks…
June 25, 2024 By Amy Ralston
Client story: Thatchers Cider
Making Thatchers cider on Myrtle Farm in Sandford, North Somerset since 1904, four generations of…
June 25, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Advertising Alcohol Alternatives? – Stay Updated with the Latest Changes
As of Tuesday 14 May 2024, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) have introduced new rules…
May 15, 2024 By Amy Ralston
Intellectual property dispute – M&S hitting the headlines again
It has only been a few months since Marks & Spencer settled their dispute involving…
October 5, 2023 By Becky Pickford
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
Navigating the challenges of sponsoring overseas workers in the UK food and drink sector
The food and drink sector faces several challenges in recruiting and retaining skilled workers, especially…
August 30, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Employing Overseas Nationals – Information for Hoteliers and Hospitality Employers
Over the course of the last 12 months many hoteliers and other businesses operating in…
May 24, 2023 By Lisa Mulholland
Don’t fall foul of pre-incorporation contracts
What is a pre-incorporation contract? Why could it lead to problems later down the line…
May 24, 2023 By Luke Richards