Copyright, patent and trademark are all different types of intellectual property (IP). The three types of IP are very different, but people often confuse them. A brief description of copyright, patents and trademarks, including a…
What does the Brexit Freedom Bill mean for UK employment rights?
With all the turmoil that has been occurring at the head of UK government over recent months, the future direction of specific Brexit-related employment law changes have largely gone under the radar, with the ultimate…
Welcoming new talent at Hutchinson Thomas
We are always delighted to have the opportunity to encourage, support and train the next generation of legal professionals. Recognising the potential of eager and hardworking individuals, it is incredibly rewarding to be able to…
What should be included in an employment contract?
An employment contract is a written agreement between an employer and an employee, outlining the roles and responsibilities that exist within the working relationship. In its most basic form, it will cover the employment conditions,…
Welsh Government raises zero% threshold for Land Transaction Tax
The Welsh Government has announced changes to the threshold for paying Land Transaction Tax (LTT), with the change coming into effect on October 10, 2022. The update will see the threshold on paying no LTT…
Wales leads the way in fight against single-use plastic
Wales is set to lead the charge in the battle against plastic waste, as the Welsh Government forges ahead with new laws prohibiting the supply of certain disposable plastic items. The move puts Wales in…
Four driving laws coming into force this month
There are four new and updated motoring laws coming into effect this September which motorists need to be aware of. The new rules follow on from a string of driving law changes brought in already…
How are assets divided in a divorce?
The number of marriages ending in divorce in England and Wales has increased over the past decade, with 103,592 divorces in 2020 compared to 101,055 in 2010. Although this statistic may vary each year, it…
Delighted to welcome four new trainee solicitors
We are delighted to be able to offer training contracts to four eager and hardworking individuals, here at Hutchinson Thomas. As a company, we always enjoy the opportunity to encourage, mentor and train the next…
What is a Share Purchase Agreement?
A share purchase agreement (SPA) is an agreement between a buyer and seller(s) of a target company, setting out the terms and conditions relating to the sale and the purchase of a specific number of…