When it comes to Lasting Power of Attorneys, it is more common to think about managing someone’s financial affairs rather than their health. Indeed in 2015 there were 134,311 more applications for Property and Financial…
Property and Financial Affairs LPA
The end of one year and start of another is as good a time as any to get your house in order. So this week and next, we’ll look at a legal document that’s arguably…
Employing extra help over the Christmas period?
Contrary to the on-screen illusion that the wheels of Christmas are operated by little elves, the next few weeks are of course a time when thousands of people across the UK join companies to help…
Unstoppable Debbie!
You’d think that after running 26 miles, cycling 100 and then doing a two-mile open water swim that it would be time for a rest. Not so for Hutchinson Thomas Partner, Debbie Richards, who is…
Event shares the secrets behind the red card
An event that took place at Mumbles’ La Parrilla restaurant on Monday 23 October offered an exclusive insight into what happens after the red card is called at a rugby match. The event was held…
Reimbursement of employment tribunal fees starts
In July of this year the Supreme High Court declared that employment tribunal fees were unlawful and put an immediate end to them. Since then, many have been waiting for details of how those that…
Hutchinson Thomas named top firm for family law
Hutchinson Thomas has been named the best firm for family law in South and Mid Wales, as well as being recommended in a further six areas of law in the Legal 500. The recently released…
The latest from the rugby disciplinary panel
Now that the rugby season is back in force, three of our team here at Hutchinson Thomas are resuming their duties in rugby discipline. Roger Morris, Chair of the Pro14 Discipline Panel, has returned this…
Women in Business Awards – this year’s rising star
Congratulations to all those at the Women in Business Awards last Friday – it was a fantastic event with many deserving winners and runners up. For another year running, Hutchinson Thomas was proud to support the…
Overcoming the awkwardness of discussing inheritance
Talking about inheritance is a difficult subject for most, so its perhaps not surprising that a recent survey revealed that 51% of families in Wales had never discussed the matter. The survey was carried out…