A wake-up call to farming families
In this article, Phil Gregory, retired partner in our Inheritance and Trust Disputes team, discusses…
May 26, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Trustees – watch out before you litigate!
Litigation should never be taken lightly, particularly by charities. Donations have been made intending to…
May 26, 2026 By Toby Claridge
Cornwall’s food and drink industry – tasty stuff for the economy
Cornwall is well known across the UK for its fantastic food and drink. Gavin Poole,…
May 26, 2026 By Gavin Poole
Care Quality Commission Enforcement – other CQC enforcement action
This is the final instalment of our three part series on CQC enforcement action. This…
May 26, 2026 By Laura Stanley
Water abstraction licence – under consultation
The Environment Agency has announced a consultation on its proposals to change the way it…
May 26, 2026 By Tom Graham
A legal health check for farming businesses – are the foundations of your farm still fit for purpose?
Farming businesses are facing more pressure than ever. Rising costs, diversification, environmental schemes, and increased…
May 18, 2026 By Brittany Allen
What legal documents underpin Justin’s proposed sale of shares in Berrow Land in recent episodes of Radio 4’s The Archers?
Celebrating 75 years this year, The Archers tells of the rural community grappling with everyday…
May 14, 2026 By Gavin Poole
New grounds of possession introduced into the Renters’ Right Act 2025 of interest to landowners and farmers renting to farmworkers
In my earlier article I referred to the changes affecting landowners and farmers letting residential…
May 7, 2026 By Ian Thomas
Volunteers, Workers or Employees? Getting Status Right in the Charity Sector
Whilst organisations typically operate based on hiring staff and remunerating them for their work, charities…
May 5, 2026 By Hazel Sanders
Employment Rights Act Reforms: What rural and agricultural employers must do to stay compliant
The Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA) represents the most significant overhaul of UK employment law…
May 1, 2026 By Ellie Hibberd
Agricultural workers accommodation following the Renters’ Rights Act 2025
Farmers and landowners have known for a long time about the special status that can be enjoyed…
April 29, 2026 By Ian Thomas
Minerals Safeguarding – Pushing the boundaries
With pressure growing to develop areas adjoining mineral resources, Chris Tofts advises minerals operators to review…
April 28, 2026 By Chris Tofts