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
Brexit readiness for marine businesses
As at the date of this article, the British Government has produced some 196 guidance…
July 1, 2020 By Tim Lane
How to ensure your estate plans are shipshape
Have you considered what will happen to your assets when you set sail from this…
April 9, 2020 By Stephens Scown
Powers available to harbour masters to deal with abandoned vessels
An abandoned vessel can pose a significant risk to safety, navigation, the environment and the…
April 6, 2020 By Toby Claridge
High tide – Jetskiing successfully prosecuted for Harbour Commissioners
Experts in Stephens Scown LLP’s marine team have helped to conclude a criminal prosecution for…
February 14, 2020 By Chris Tofts
Blue Belt Protection
New coastal development projects will need to consider Marine Conservation Zones Earlier this year 41…
November 27, 2019 By Chris Tofts
Relief for mooring licence holders
A recent Supreme Court decision has looked at whether the court can grant relief from…
November 27, 2019 By Richard Bagwell
All I have I share with you… but not the yacht.
Many marine businesses are family run and more often than not, the family’s priority is…
August 19, 2019 By Kirstin Sibley