Employee Dismissal – 5 top tips to ensure fairness
There have recently been multiple press stories of unfair employee dismissal. In this article I…
March 24, 2022 By Verity Slater
Buying a Boat – key issues to consider
Are you thinking about buying a boat? Recently we’ve seen an upturn in the acquisition…
January 5, 2022 By Tim Lane
A lifeline in dangerous waters
Why excluding and limiting liability in commercial contracts should never be overlooked. Marine businesses regularly…
November 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Employee ownership – what’s in it for marine businesses?
Employee ownership (EO) is growing rapidly within the UK (and abroad) as an enticing way…
November 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
How a “no deal” Brexit could affect your trade marks and design rights
With Brexit never far from the headlines, we explain what a “no deal” Brexit could…
September 27, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Autonomous and AI Ships – innovation and change in the marine industry
This article looks at the rise of AI powered ships and the legal frameworks in…
September 27, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Marine businesses – are your employees employed legally?
The marine sector contributes nearly £40bn to the UK economy each year and supports nearly…
February 10, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Ports to benefit from changes to planning rules
The government’s response to a recent consultation means that ports are likely to gain new…
December 3, 2020 By Chris Tofts
Data Protection in Marine Businesses
Those that attended our October Propel training session, in conjunction with Cornwall Marine Network, will…
October 30, 2020 By Stephens Scown
Permanent moorings and squatter’s rights
Moored boats are a familiar sight on our rivers and waterways – some boats are…
August 20, 2020 By Richard Bagwell
When is a village green not a village green?
What is a village green? When you think of a village green, what comes to…
August 20, 2020 By Richard Bagwell
The Business Bank of Mum and Dad
We have seen a rise in businesses obtaining loan finance from friends, family or business…
July 1, 2020 By Tim Lane