We are thrilled to announce that our Family Law Department has won the Family Law Services of the Year category at the Welsh Law Awards 2023. The prestigious event took place at a gala dinner…
Proud to support LCV Group on the acquisition of TR Fleet
Here at Hutchinson Thomas Solicitors, we are pleased to announce our recent representation of LCV Group during its acquisition of TR Fleet, a national fleet services supplier. Based in South Wales, LCV Group is a…
Hutchinson Thomas Solicitors attending 4theRegion Event at the new Swansea Arena
We are excited to announce that we will be attending the 4theRegion event at the new Swansea Arena on Wednesday 29th March. The event is a great opportunity for businesses and individuals in the region…
Compulsory mediation being proposed for ‘low level’ family disputes
In a move aimed at reducing the burden on the family court system and improving access to justice, the UK government has just proposed the introduction of compulsory mediation for “low level” family disputes. The…
Widow who was left out of her husband’s will wins in the High Court
The High Court has found in favour of an 83-year-old widow who contested the will of her husband of 66 years, awarding her a share of his estate, valued at more than £1 million. In…
What is contentious probate – and why might you challenge a will?
Contentious probate refers to a dispute relating to the way a deceased person’s estate is administered. Put simply, it is a disagreement that occurs after someone has passed away about the validity of their will…
Digital copyright: Does AI software violate copyright law?
Digital technologies have radically changed the way creative content is produced, distributed and accessed. Copyright law, in a digital sense, can exist over assets such as web content, documents, databases and recordings, as well as…
Fundraising ‘Wear Red’ day for Velindre Cancer Charity
We are proud to have raised £443 to help Velindre Cancer Charity provide specialist treatment and supportive care to cancer patients and their families. Our team raised the funds through a raffle, baking cakes and…
What happens if I break a settlement agreement?
If you are leaving your employment or are in dispute with your employer, you may have been offered a settlement agreement. Settlement agreements differ depending on the type of employment, but the basis of the…
Upcoming law changes for rental properties
From December 1, 2022, new changes to the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 have been brought into force, something the Welsh Government has called the biggest change to housing law in Wales for decades. The…