Court of Appeal clarifies when services can count as rent
The Court of Appeal has clarified when services can count as “rent” for the purposes…
February 24, 2026 By Nicola Hall
Preparation of Farm Business Tenancies: A Timely Reminder for Surveyors in Light of the Mazur Judgment
The recent judgment in Mazur & Anor v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP has recently caused…
February 16, 2026 By Tom Jane
Are your development agreements fit for Awaab’s law?
In October 2025 the Government introduced the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations…
February 10, 2026 By Jim Gorrod
Rural Update – Autumn 2025
Following the Autumn Budget 2025, Stephens Scown, along with Carter Jonas and Francis Clark, co-hosted…
January 28, 2026 By Phil Reed
Are your privacy policies all at sea?
It has been almost six months since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018 but…
January 27, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Laying down the law on backfilling
Two recent cases provide some, if by no means exhaustive, examples for quarry operators considering…
January 27, 2026 By Chris Tofts
Agri-politics in spotlight at rural seminar
Farmers and farming businesses will gather to hear the latest agricultural updates from a trio…
January 27, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Solar Airspace Leases – Key Considerations for Business Owners
Have you considered installing solar photovoltaic panels on your roof but been deterred by the…
January 23, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Neighbourhood Planning and NPPF Update
This article aims to explore recent case law and the NPPF consultation which highlights the…
January 16, 2026 By Chris Tofts
Get to know your legal advisor – James Snell
In this series, we introduce some of the people that make up Stephens Scown. We…
January 14, 2026 By Stephens Scown
What is the West Somerset Tidal Lagoon?
The West Somerset Tidal Lagoon has been in the news again, with the Guardian recently…
January 13, 2026 By Kate Evans
Strategic Guidance for Professional Service Firms: Proactive Governance in the AI & Data Era
Immediate action is essential for regulatory readiness and innovation in legal, accounting, and advisory practices.…
January 12, 2026 By Amy Ralston