Conveyancing is the term applied to the legal process involving the transfer of a property from one owner to another. It applies to the buying and selling of both residential and commercial properties. Conveyancing covers…
Urgent appeal for donations in aid of the people of Ukraine
Everyone will be aware of the serious situation happening in Ukraine at the current time, with the terrible consequences it has for huge numbers of the Ukrainian people. Over the weekend, Sylwia Żaczek, a trainee…
New training contract offered to legal secretary Jodie Mason
Here at Hutchinson Thomas, we are always incredibly honoured to have the opportunity to encourage, train and promote the next generation of legal professionals. We have a long and proud tradition of supporting our staff…
Online Image Copyright: What every website owner needs to know
From registering a trademark or logo for your business, to enforcing copyright on your images, our intellectual property team can help you ensure that what is yours, remains yours, even if it is not a…
Changes to the Highway Code coming into effect in January 2022
The government has proposed some important changes to the Highway Code, set to come into effect from January 2022, which are aimed at reducing accidents by ensuring motorists treat walkers, cyclists and horse-riders with more…
Mobile phone use while driving: the law is strengthening
The law surrounding mobile phone use while driving is being updated and extended from 2022, in order to close existing loopholes and make it easier to prosecute drivers holding their phones at the wheel. Since…
Could gifting money to your family lead to unexpected tax bills?
The rules on inheritance tax are not simple, and with an increasing number of people making plans to pass money on to their children and grandchildren, there are several considerations to be aware of to…
Partner, Simon Thomas, completes London Marathon
The 41st annual London Marathon took place on October 3, this year, following a postponement from its usual April start date and a cancellation of the event in 2020 – both due to the pandemic….
From secretary to solicitor: Kiani Eccleston is now fully qualified
Here at Hutchinson Thomas, we are incredibly honoured to have the opportunity to encourage, promote, and train the next generation of legal professionals. We pride ourselves on ensuring we support our staff throughout their careers…
We’re hiring Paralegal in the Wills, Trusts and Probate Department
We are seeking a motivated, hard-working graduate to join our Probate Department as a paralegal. We are looking for candidates who are able to demonstrate their ambition, drive and enthusiasm to develop their career with…