Protecting your family’s future in farming
As a leading regional law firm with a strong history of supporting the rural sector…
March 3, 2025 By Stephens Scown
Adoption application – Adoption Act
In making an adoption application, it is important that the rules are followed and requirements…
March 3, 2025 By Mark Smith
Optimising People Power
Professional services businesses rely on “human capital” and nothing else. Their assets go home at…
March 3, 2025 By Catherine Carlton
Shortlisted for Sustainability
As a B Corp™ Certified law firm, which is committed to balancing people, planet, purpose…
March 3, 2025 By Stephens Scown
New Guidance for Family Law Judges – Writing to Children In Family Court Proceedings
This week, Sir Andrew McFarlane (President of the Family Division) brought in new guidance for…
February 28, 2025 By Jodie Giller
National Minimum Wage And Employer National Insurance Rises – Things to Consider as You Plan Workforce Changes
The increase to Employer National insurance from 6 April 2025 from 13.8% to 15%, with…
February 27, 2025 By Matt Huggett
Does my ex-spouse need to see my Statement of Information Form if we have reached a financial settlement?
A Statement of Information Form (sometimes referred to as a D81 Form) is the form…
February 26, 2025 By Emma Booker
Reunite International – Child Abduction Centre
Reunite International is an independent charity supporting parents, guardians and family members dealing with international…
February 26, 2025 By Libby Lovell
Food and Drink Sector – Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement Update
2025 will see the introduction of several new pieces of legislation that will apply to…
February 26, 2025 By Steve Panton
President of the Family Division gives strong warning following ‘astonishing’ surrogacy
The President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane has recently warned against unlawful surrogacy…
February 25, 2025 By Sarah Bell
Get to know your legal advisor – Harriet Hill
In this series, we introduce some of the people that make up Stephens Scown. We…
February 25, 2025 By Stephens Scown
The Renters Reform Bill: What Landlords Need to Know
The Renters Reform Bill is a landmark piece of legislation that will bring significant changes…
February 25, 2025 By Nicola Hall