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
AI in Litigation: Legal Risks, Governance and the Importance of Human Oversight
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday business life. It is helping organisations analyse…
August 6, 2026 By Harry Cooke
Tourism levy moves closer: what could it mean for tourism businesses?
The South West is the largest tourism region outside London, with visitor spending worth more…
July 30, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Biodiversity Net Gain and Tax: New HMRC Guidance Brings Clarity for Rural Landowners
The expansion of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), nutrient neutrality and carbon markets is creating valuable…
July 24, 2026 By Neve McLennan
Robotics and Robot as a Service: Structuring for Growth and Risk Management
Robotics businesses are increasingly adopting service led models, where hardware, embedded software and AI are…
July 23, 2026 By Amy Ralston
Biodiversity net-gain – an introduction for landowners
To secure planning permission, all new developments must be able to demonstrate a 10% increase…
July 21, 2026 By Tom Graham
Foreign holidays and quarantine – what should employers do?
What are the current holiday rules and what should employers do if their staff have…
July 21, 2026 By Ellie Hibberd
Welsh government name increased renewable energy uptake as a national priority
The Welsh government have published a new Natural Resources Policy (NRP), which sets out increased…
July 21, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Autonomous vehicles, closer than you think?
While the hype around autonomous vehicles has largely been focused on Tesla recently, it should…
July 21, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Flooding and erosion – who is responsible?
Flooding has hit the headlines again recently with the launch of the Environment Agency’s “Draft…
July 21, 2026 By Richard Bagwell