Hutchinson Thomas is celebrating achieving its Lexcel accreditation for the 18th year in a row. In 2003 the firm became the first in Wales ever to achieve this accreditation, which recognises excellence in legal practice…
Climbing the ranks – law firm secretary progresses to trainee solicitor
Former secretary at Hutchinson Thomas, Kiani Eccleston, has recently been promoted to trainee solicitor, following her commitment to excel and progress in her career. Kiani started as a secretary for Hutchinson Thomas, a law firm…
Solicitor at local law firm takes on IMRF Lifeboat Crew Exchange programme in Croatia
Property Solicitor, Rachel Hurford, at Neath-based law firm, Hutchinson Thomas, took part in the IMRF Lifeboat Crew Exchange programme in Croatia at the end of September (21-28 September). Rachel has been a volunteer crew member…
Partner at law firm celebrates Silver Jubilee anniversary
Partner Paul Bennett at Hutchinson Thomas, a law firm with offices based in Swansea and Neath, is celebrating being reaccredited to the Law Society Personal Injury Panel, making this achievement specifically special as it was…
Researching how to whistleblow can receive the same legal protection as whistleblowing
A recent case brought at an employment tribunal has shown that employees who look into how to blow the whistle on their employer can rely on the same legal protections as actual whistleblowers. Background to…
Rugby and the law – a continuing passion at Hutchinson Thomas
Rugby has a long-standing history at Hutchinson Thomas, with the Neath-based firm’s founding partner Lewis Cobden Thomas making two appearances playing for Wales during the 1880s. His legacy was maintained at the firm, with Lewis’…
Welsh lawyer prepares for key role at Rugby World Cup in Japan
As the excitement builds ahead of the Rugby World Cup in September, one Welsh lawyer is preparing to travel to the spectacle and play a critical role at the tournament. Roger Morris, partner and notary…
Croquet day raises funds for Tŷ Hafan
A croquet tournament organised by law firm Hutchinson Thomas took place on Friday 14 June at Neath Cricket Club to raise money for Welsh children’s hospice, Tŷ Hafan. Businesses from Neath and Swansea including Willis…
Neath firms raise funds for Tŷ Hafan
Businesses from Neath Port Talbot raised more than £3,000 for Welsh children’s hospice Tŷ Hafan at an annual lunch organised by law firm Hutchinson Thomas and the Neath round table. The event, which took place…
Hutchinson Thomas selected to trial online divorce pilot scheme
The distressing process of going through a divorce may be about to get a little easier – if a pilot scheme being trialed by a Welsh law firm that would mean the entire process could…