Cyber Security Awareness Month: A timely reminder for businesses to prioritise protection and partnership
As October draws to a close, we consider the lessons learnt from Cyber Security Awareness…
October 31, 2025 By Stephens Scown
Why are so many agricultural building conversions being refused?
A recent report indicates that Local Planning Authorities are refusing more than a third of…
October 30, 2025 By Duncan Tilney
Frameworks Under the Procurement Act 2023: What’s Changed?
The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act), which came into force in February 2025, has reshaped…
October 13, 2025 By Eliot Quevedo
Upfront Property Information: Progress or Pitfall?
The Government has this week set out proposals to shake up the conveyancing process, including…
October 9, 2025 By Lydia Hart
Unlocking the Potential of Brownfield Sites: A Strategic Opportunity for Social Housing Providers
The demand for affordable housing continues to grow, with over 1.3 million households in England…
October 7, 2025 By Jess Lewis
Rural expert joins leading South West law firm
With more than a quarter of a century of work in the rural sector, Edward…
September 26, 2025 By Stephens Scown
Charity Mergers: Property tips for Trustees
Charities may merge for numerous reasons - to have a greater impact, expand on resources…
September 16, 2025 By Lydia Hart
Permanent Endowment Land: A Trustee’s Guide
Property can be one of the most valuable assets for a charity, but it can…
September 10, 2025 By Lydia Hart
Salesforce Breach Highlights Growing Cybersecurity Risks for Businesses
In August 2025, a significant cyberattack targeted Salesforce, specifically its Salesloft Drift integration, raising serious…
September 5, 2025 By Thomas Chartres-Moore
Preparing for the Employment Rights Bill: What Public Sector Employers Need to Know
The Employment Rights Bill (ERB) represents the most significant overhaul of UK employment law in…
August 27, 2025 By Laura McFadyen
People Powered Care – is employee ownership for you?
The Employee Ownership (EO) team at Stephens Scown attended the annual EO conference and one…
August 19, 2025 By George Demirev
Get to know your legal advisor – Leanne Yendell
In this series, we introduce some of the people that make up Stephens Scown. We…
August 14, 2025 By Stephens Scown