Child abduction – exceptions to the Hague Convention
The primary objective to the 1980 Hague Convention includes to secure the prompt return of…
December 19, 2024 By Bill Wilkins
Get to know your legal advisor – Matt Huggett
In this series, we introduce some of the people that make up Stephens Scown. We…
December 19, 2024 By Stephens Scown
How to effectively manage brand campaigns with influencers from a legal perspective
To effectively manage the risks for brand campaigns with influencers, a coordinated effort between a…
December 19, 2024 By Amy Ralston
Hirachand: A Success (Fee) Story
Today is the day all contentious probate practitioners have been waiting for – Supreme Court’s…
December 18, 2024 By Anna Garde-Evans
Who gets the gifts? Sorting out Christmas presents after a separation
The festive season is a time for giving, but for separated couples, the question of…
December 17, 2024 By Anna Garde-Evans
What are the Kimber factors in family law?
The Kimber factors are a list of points to have regard to when determining whether…
December 17, 2024 By Andrew Barton
BSA – Building Safety Act
The Building Safety Act (BSA) was brought into force to improve safety in construction and…
December 17, 2024 By Jim Gorrod
Major Changes to the National Planning Policy Framework: What This Means for You
The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) has recently published a revised National…
December 17, 2024 By Chris Tofts
Stephens Scown, Carter Jonas and Francis Clark rural update supports farming sector
Rural matters are currently featuring heavily in the media following the autumn budget. South West…
December 16, 2024 By Stephens Scown
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024: Transforming Property Ownership
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (“the Act”) marks significant progress for tenants and…
December 16, 2024 By Lydia Hart
Child Abduction – habitual residence and parental consent
A recent case K -v- M [2024] EWHC 3081 (Fam) has highlighted factors in the…
December 16, 2024 By Bill Wilkins
Is an FDR necessary in financial remedy proceedings?
If you are in court proceedings dealing with the division of your finances on divorce,…
December 13, 2024 By Lizzie Smith