Enterprise and innovation to the fore in Devon Farm Business Awards shortlist
Once again, the short-list for the Devon Farm Business awards presents a fascinating cross-section of…
April 13, 2016 By Stephens Scown
Focus on farming at open discussion event
Minette Batters, the Vice President of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is set to address…
April 13, 2016 By Stephens Scown
Where do charities stand with whistleblowers?
In recent months, the charity sector has come under fire with some high-profile charities criticised…
April 12, 2016 By Chris Morse
Mining: ministerial direction trumps planning authority’s decision
In this article Chris Tofts, Partner at Stephens Scown LLP, considers a recent case in…
April 8, 2016 By Chris Tofts
Thinking about the children in a divorce
Divorce or separation are especially hard when children are involved. Mark Smith, family law partner,…
April 8, 2016 By Mark Smith
Case study: international child abduction appeal
In the judgment given on 3 February 2016, the Supreme Court allowed the appeal by…
April 1, 2016 By Stephens Scown
Major fraud claim highlights important points on witness evidence
In a strongly-worded judgment delivered last month by a High Court Judge, the Court has…
April 1, 2016 By Stephens Scown
Stephens Scown advises ReneSola Ltd on the acquisition of two 5MW solar projects
The renewable energy and corporate teams at Stephens Scown have acted for ReneSola Ltd, one of…
April 1, 2016 By Stephens Scown
Thinking of selling your park?
Our friends at Savills have written a short article which will help you to answer…
March 31, 2016 By Stephens Scown
The Wurzels to take centre stage at Devon County Show
Call for talented local band to be supporting act Westcountry legends The Wurzels will…
March 30, 2016 By Stephens Scown
Disability Discrimination – learning from Starbucks’ mistakes
Mrs Kumulchew made various complaints against Starbucks including claims for sex discrimination, victimisation and whistleblowing.…
March 23, 2016 By Stephens Scown
The early Easter break and holiday entitlement
Under the Working Time Regulations (WTR) workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks’ annual leave in each…
March 23, 2016 By Hazel Sanders