National minimum wage increases
Historically, the National Minimum Wage (“NMW”) has been reviewed in October each year following recommendations…
February 8, 2017 By Ellie Hibberd
International update – habitual residence
International elements to all walks of life are ever increasing in today’s society, and we…
February 8, 2017 By Edward Bidder
Business Rates Revaluation: What Impact Will There Be for South West Businesses?
On Friday, the Government published a draft rating list containing revaluation details for 1.96 million…
February 8, 2017 By Stephens Scown
World Mental Health Day – mental health at work
Today is World Mental Health Day, so it is important to remember the shocking statistic…
February 8, 2017 By Verity Slater
The meaning of indirect and consequential losses in limitation of liability clauses
Previously we discussed the potentially disastrous financial consequences that a party could face by failing…
February 8, 2017 By Stephens Scown
Ministry of Justice provide update on Family Law Reforms
The Ministry of Justice has published a paper to update the public on three key…
February 8, 2017 By Andrew Barton
Helping Cornish Lithium and Strongbow Bring Lithium Exploration to Cornwall
Stephens Scown has successfully concluded another major mining deal in Cornwall. Sally Norcross Webb, a…
February 8, 2017 By Stephens Scown
Here we go again? Reaction to government’s housing white paper
The government published its housing white paper on Tuesday, 7 February 2017. Is it a case…
February 7, 2017 By Stephens Scown
Top five tips for effective management of employee performance
Don’t ignore poor performance. You know how it goes, you have a full day ahead…
February 6, 2017 By Verity Slater
Government consultation on protecting consumers from unknown debt claims
The government has recently announced that it will be carrying out a consultation on how…
February 6, 2017 By Catherine Mathews
Spotlight on Butler & Co Traditional Wooden Boats
Our marine team works with lots of local marine businesses, big and small, advising them…
February 6, 2017 By Stephens Scown
Getting the service charge demand right
Before making any demands for service charge, landlords of dwellings must ensure that they have…
February 3, 2017 By Ben Jones