Management companies: a developer’s guide – what are they and why should I have one?
A management company is a company formed to manage communal areas and services, including unadopted…
June 24, 2024 By Olivia Miller
Is HMRC an unsecured creditor for paragraph 83(1)(b) Sch B1 IA 1986 purposes?
Following a recent High Court judgment, Stephens Scown's specialist Insolvency and Restructuring team have proved…
June 19, 2024 By Andrew Knox
B Corp + Employee Ownership = Powering Positive Impact
B CorpsTM and employee-owned businesses share common values and principles. They are a powerful combination…
June 18, 2024 By Jennifer Short-Martin
Whose (mooring) line is it anyway? Liability for vessel damage
In this article we explore the legal and contractual implications if a boat is damaged…
June 18, 2024 By Richard Slater
Offers, are they really worth it?
A Part 36 offer is a type of offer made during disputes which aims to…
June 17, 2024 By Stephen Wray
Can I move out of the family home during divorce proceedings?
Given that divorce proceedings take a minimum of six months to resolve, and finances often…
June 14, 2024 By Harriet Wigmore
Apples and Honey Nightingale CIC
Writing as a guest author for the Stephens Scown Healthcare team, Judith Ish-Horowicz MBE, Co…
June 11, 2024 By Guest Blogger
Charity Commission News and Updates – June 2024
The latest Charity Commission news and updates as of June 2024. New guidance on campaigning…
June 11, 2024 By Olivia Miller
Charity campaigning before the general election
A general election has been called for 4 July 2024 so many charities that we…
June 10, 2024 By Laurie Trounce
What losses can I claim in litigation?
In a recent case that went all the way to the Supreme Court (Armstead v…
June 6, 2024 By Gemma Mittell
Collateral Warranties – what are they and why do we need them?
A collateral warranty is a contract that is “collateral” to the main agreement. It will…
June 5, 2024 By Jim Gorrod
What are series marks?
The UK is the only trade mark system that I am aware of that offers…
May 30, 2024 By Stephens Scown