Uniform Policies at Work
A devout Christian employee has recently lost her high profile challenge in the Court of Appeal against BA’s uniform policy. Ms Eweida claimed the policy was discriminatory as it required her to remove...
View ArticleWarning for local firms about massive data protection fines
Companies across the South West are being warned they could face fines of up to £500,000 for serious breaches of the Data Protection Act 1998 when new laws are introduced later this year. New powers...
View ArticleExperts Advise on Planning Future Success
Farmers from across the South West are expected to descend on the Royal Cornwall Showground next week for a specially organised business seminar on farm diversification and how to plan for future...
View ArticleNew Case Decision – Worker carries over holiday booked during sickness...
The issue of dealing with the holiday entitlement of staff on sick leave has proved to be a complicated and much litigated one. A particularly tricky problem for employers has been if workers who are...
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Securing a sustainable future through renewable energy sources
With worldwide energy consumption increasing by 46% in the past 20 years, our specialist renewable energy solicitors are highlighting the importance of renewable energy in the region, as the need to...
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Office redevelopment breathes life into historic buildings and brings seven...
The first phase of the £1.7 million redevelopment of Stephens Scown’s St Austell office has been completed, bringing seven new staff to the town. Leading South West legal firm Stephens Scown LLP was...
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Movember Moustaches raise money and awareness of men’s health
Thirty three members of staff from Stephens Scown have been looking a little hairier recently, as they take part in Movember. As well as growing some spectacular moustaches, the team has raised over...
View ArticleLeading South West divorce lawyer honoured in international list for 5th year...
A divorce lawyer from the South West has topped an independent list of some of the best advisors in private wealth management in the world, for the 5th year running. Liz Allen (pictured), head of the...
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Corporate team further strengthened with appointment of Tom Moore
Leading legal firm Stephens Scown LLP has further strengthened its growing corporate team across the South West with the appointment of a new lawyer: Tom Moore joins the Westcountry legal firm as an...
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New head of private client for Cornwall
Stephens Scown has created a new head of private client role, as its client base grows to include some of the largest landowners in the Duchy. Tracey Wright has joined Stephens Scown LLP as partner and...
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