Post-divorce, a common question partners tend to ask, ‘is my ex entitled to a share of my future earnings?’ Picture this: you’ve gone through a divorce and face the prospect of having much lower earning…
Holidaymakers’ personal injury claim backfires based on social media evidence
A couple recently got into hot water after alleging that they contracted food poisoning on holiday. Holiday provider Jet2 received witness statements from holidaymakers Karl and Laura Hughes, submitted via the couple’s lawyers, in line…
What the oldest person to claim unfair dismissal teaches us about employment law
An 88-year-old woman has brought a case of unfair dismissal against an NHS trust, making her the oldest person to bring an age discrimination case in the UK. Eileen Jolly, an NHS secretary at Royal…
We are updating our Privacy policy
Hutchinson Thomas are committed to protecting and safeguarding your personal data. As part of our ongoing commitment, we have updated our Privacy policy to meet the high standards of the new European Data Protection Law,…
Vacancies
Paralegal – Child Law You will be committed to working in a busy, dynamic and growing Child Law Department which is ranked in the top tier of the Legal 500 in a Lexcel accredited…
A Guide for First Time Buyers’
When I say to my first-time buyer clients, “I know how you feel”, I really do. After three years of working in the Property department, I am now taking the plunge myself of being a…
Welsh Business Show 2016
Hutchinson Thomas will once again be exhibiting at the Welsh Business Show, held at the Liberty Stadium Swansea on Thursday 20th October 2016. Our team will be on stand 79 and will be available to discuss any…
Imminent new penalties for texting whilst driving
Drivers caught using handheld mobile phones are to face much tougher penalties under new rules expected to come into force in 2017. Drivers can expect to receive up to six penalty points on their license…
Hutchinson Thomas expand into SA1
Long established solicitors firm, Hutchinson Thomas has just opened a new office at Langdon House, Langdon Road, SA1 Swansea as part of its expansion into the heart of the Swansea Bay region.
Getting your defence in first: how to combat contested will claims
A recent case highlights the importance of taking steps, when making a Will, to attempt to minimise potential claims that may be made against the estate. Michael Inchbald was a famed interior designer who designed the QE2 and The Savoy Hotel. Mr Inchbald died in…