Avoiding delays when selling land
When you’ve made the decision to sell land, you want the process to run as smoothly…
March 28, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Search under way for Devon Farm Business Awards winners 2018
The search is on for excellence in Devon agriculture as the fifth Devon Farm Business…
March 28, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Spring Budget 2023 – Trusts & Estates
The Spring Budget had some important announcements for trustees and trusts and also for the…
March 27, 2023 By Ian Newcombe
Dreams really do come true – the story of Palstone Lodges
Sometimes the best things come to those who wait. That is certainly the case for…
March 24, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Festive singing stars
Our two office choirs The Rolling Scowns and Scown Roses have been entertaining Christmas shoppers…
March 24, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Government plans could force separating parents to go to mediation
The government want to see more separated parents reaching agreements in mediation before turning to…
March 24, 2023 By Elizabeth Ferguson
Breaches of warranty: how much of an issue can they be?
In the recent case of MDW Holdings Ltd v Norvill [2022] EWCA (Civ) 883, the…
March 23, 2023 By Jeremy Crook
Is a post-nuptial agreement as enforceable as a pre-nup?
The simple answer is yes - a pre-nuptial agreement and post-nuptial agreement are both entered…
March 23, 2023 By Andrew Barton
Innovation in agri-tech – key considerations
There have been many exciting developments in the agri-tech sector in recent years, from artificial…
March 21, 2023 By Amy Ralston
Sharing pensions on divorce when there is a big age gap between spouses
On divorce the court has the power to share pension provision between the couple. Often…
March 20, 2023 By Sarah Atkinson
Permitted development rights and the 56-day rule
The prior approval process for certain permitted development rights, for changes of use, has left…
March 20, 2023 By Duncan Tilney
Appointing Executors in your Will – who is most suitable and capable?
People often hugely underestimate the work involved in administering an estate when considering who to…
March 16, 2023 By Stephens Scown