Nitrate Vulnerable Zones – three actions you must take!
Nitrate Vulnerable Zones aim to reduce water pollution by restricting manure and fertiliser use on…
July 31, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Fishing Rights – who owns them?
We often act for clients where one or more of their boundaries is a non-tidal…
July 31, 2022 By Susan Reynolds
Who owns the mineral rights in my land?
In an edition of Rural Newslink published some years ago, I wrote about the move to…
July 31, 2022 By Scott Mitchell
Bringing an AHA tenancy to an end
There are still many Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 (AHA) Tenancies in force, despite the fact…
July 31, 2022 By Ian Thomas
Get to know your legal advisor – Sue Reynolds
In this series, we introduce some of the people that make up Stephens Scown. We…
July 26, 2022 By Susan Reynolds
Take care with the Festive Pop (Ups)
We’re heading to that time of year when people have things to sell, and buyers…
May 17, 2022 By Ian Thomas
Farming Disputes – how to avoid inheritance disputes
What are the most common situations that can give rise to farming disputes over inheritance,…
February 23, 2022 By James Burrows
When is a sausage not a sausage?
Vegetarian sausages, soya steak and meat-free bacon are a thing of the past in France…
December 10, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Farming divorces are among the most expensive. What can you do?
The complexity of farming divorces can make them among the most expensive. Add to that…
December 10, 2021 By Sarah Atkinson
How will the Environment Bill impact rural businesses?
The new Environment Bill has finally become law this year. What impact can we expect…
November 18, 2021 By Tom Graham
Farming Break Up – what happens to the property and children if you’re not married?
When an unmarried farming couple break up, what happens to the farm and the children…
November 1, 2021 By Kirstin Sibley
Developing land or farm buildings into holiday accommodation
Are you thinking of making the most of the staycation boom by developing unused land…
October 26, 2021 By Brittany Allen