Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) reforms leave vulnerable at risk
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) in July 2015 put in place new simpler…
February 26, 2020 By Stephens Scown
Expert in inheritance disputes gains specialist accreditation
The UK’s leading body for lawyers specialising inheritance disputes has recognised a Cornish lawyer for…
February 26, 2020 By Stephens Scown
International child relocation
Few people are aware that legally if you want to take your child out of…
February 25, 2020 By Stephens Scown
Peter Phillips: Queen’s grandson and his wife to divorce – the arrangements for the children?
Following the announcement of the Queen’s grandson and his wife that they intend to end…
February 25, 2020 By Mark Smith
Keeping a young person safe – restricting their liberty only when it is needed
There are a number of options in circumstances where a young person is considered to…
February 25, 2020 By Bill Wilkins
Changing approach to routine vaccinations
When a child is made the subject of a Care Order to a Local Authority,…
February 21, 2020 By Bill Wilkins
Six years in the 100 Best Companies list for leading law firm
Leading South West law firm Stephens Scown has been included in the prestigious Sunday Times…
February 21, 2020 By Stephens Scown
What can I do when I think my spouse is withholding financial information?
When there are financial proceedings underway in the context of a divorce both parties are…
February 20, 2020 By Stephens Scown
A quick guide to the new immigration system: what should employers expect?
The government has announced long-awaited details on the UK’s new points-based immigration system in its…
February 19, 2020 By Lisa Mulholland
February 2020 – Round-up of recent Charity Commission updates, alerts, decisions, reports and statements
It can be difficult to keep on track with all the Charity Commission updates flying…
February 17, 2020 By Stephens Scown
Ensure you’re getting the best out of your staff: Charity Employment Appraisals
In HR and management circles, the value of annual performance reviews (or appraisals) has increasingly…
February 17, 2020 By Mark Roby
Law firm supports Cornwall’s Social Entrepreneurs
A leading Cornish law firm is lending its support to Cornwall's social entrepreneurs by arming…
February 14, 2020 By Stephens Scown