Swansea law firm Hutchinson Thomas held a special seminar on Friday June 8 to showcase the benefits of franchising for business – as well as the potential pitfalls. Hutchinson Thomas is the only law firm in South…
Sahara trek forces a reassessment of the meaning of a work-life balance
Debbie Richards, a partner at law firm Hutchinson Thomas, has described how completing a gruelling, once in a lifetime, five-day trek through the Sahara Desert, has completely changed her outlook on life and forced her…
Commercial property sector remains bullish before Brexit
The property sector remains in a positive frame of mind about Brexit, with the majority of business leaders confident about the future when the country leaves the European Union in March 2019. But much still…
Interest in pre-nup agreements sky rockets in Wales
Pre-nup agreements, once considered the curiosity of wealthy celebrities, have become increasingly popular in Wales, with Welsh law firm, Hutchinson Thomas, saying that enquiries which once came just twice a year, had recently sky rocketed…
Fighting for drivers’ rights to compensation
Along with lawyers across the country, Hutchinson Thomas is fighting to ensure that individuals involved in car accidents will get a fair chance at compensation. Despite it not being common knowledge, just around the corner…
Check that your will is up to date following IHT changes
If you’ve ever struggled to get your head around inheritance tax (IHT), and how to protect your family from it, you’re not alone. It’s perhaps become even more complex since a new rule, the residence…
Leading commercial property lawyer joins Hutchinson Thomas
Fast growing Neath and SA1 based law firm, Hutchinson Thomas, recently secured a high profile hire as Rob Howells joined the firm as a commercial property lawyer. Rob joined from JCP Solicitors where he was…
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…
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…
Overtime pay to be considered when calculating holiday pay
Employers in companies where overtime is a common occurrence should pay attention to a recent ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) which could affect the amount of holiday pay granted to employees. The…