Private Law Children Act Proceedings – Jargon Busting
Whether you are the applicant or find yourself as a respondent in private law Children…
September 26, 2025 By Libby Lovell
Agricultural tenancies and the New Model Clauses
Kate Theophilus, partner in the rural team at Stephens Scown, looks at the new responsibilities…
September 26, 2025 By Kate Theophilus
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
Inheritance & Trusts – challenging a Will for fraud
There are five grounds on which the validity of a Will can be challenged. This…
September 26, 2025 By James Burrows
When is a building, not a building? Case Law Update
If it looks like a lemon, smells like a lemon, and tastes like a lemon,…
September 26, 2025 By Helen Williams
DMCCA – what enforcement rights do the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have?
In this article, we explore the enforcement powers granted to the CMA following the enactment…
September 26, 2025 By Emily Smith
Parental responsibility – Devolvement
The Children Act 1989 specifically identifies that holders of parental responsibility can devolve that parental…
September 25, 2025 By Megan Eaton
Get to know your legal advisor – Rebecca van der Veer
In this series, we introduce some of the people that make up Stephens Scown. We…
September 24, 2025 By Stephens Scown
Why Separation Grief is Real and How to Move Through it
When we experience grief and loss in our lives, we know this can be extremely…
September 24, 2025 By Guest Blogger
Three reasons photography can bring comfort during hard times
Kathryn is a photographer based in Somerset with a passion for capturing the beauty in…
September 23, 2025 By Guest Blogger
CCTV and Doorbell Cameras: What Are The Rules?
CCTV (or ‘closed-circuit television’) comes in different forms. Whether it’s used in homes or commercial…
September 23, 2025 By Cherry Wong
Do you need permission to move your child within England and Wales?
The simple answer is no, permission is not required from another parent to move within…
September 18, 2025 By Megan Eaton