Due to the relaxing of Covid restrictions, employees in Wales are now allowed to head back into the office full-time. However, the reality remains that many are slow to do so, with many employers still…
Working from home: the legal requirements
During 2020, the world witnessed a historic shift in the way most desk-based, office located work has been done. The swift, unforeseen arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic meant that businesses had to respond rapidly, and…
Paralegal’s dedication is rewarded with a training contract
We are delighted to be able to offer a training contract to one of our dedicated paralegals: Lauren Kershaw. Based at our Neath office, Lauren has been with us just short of 12 months, having…
Hutchinson Thomas recognised in this year’s Legal 500
We are very proud to announce that, once again, Hutchinson Thomas is one of a limited number of firms in Wales to be recognised in the latest Legal 500 rankings – the largest and most…
We are hiring – legal assistants
Due to our current expansion and recent office relocation, we are currently recruiting for a number of legal assistant roles to work within our property, probate and litigation departments at our busy offices in Swansea…
Expansion means move to new SA1 premises
We are delighted to announce that we have moved to new, state-of-the-art premises in Swansea’s SA1 Waterfront area. We have relocated from our prior location at Langford House in Swansea Marina to a larger, modern…
The latest rule changes to be trialed on the rugby field
Here at Hutchinson Thomas, our history is grounded in the roots of rugby, with many of our past and present partners taking up important roles in Wales’ national sport. One of our founding partners, Lewis…
Settlement Agreement – do I have to sign one?
If your employer has asked you to sign a settlement agreement when leaving the company, it’s usually accompanied by a financial offer. Accepting the agreement means you will be restricted from making a future claim…
Proud to join pilot scheme on comparison data for law firms
We are delighted to announce that we are one of the first law firms in Wales to join a pilot project conceived by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), designed to standardise and improve the quality…
From Furlough to Redundancy – What Process Should Welsh Employers Follow?
The Government’s Furlough Scheme has now been extended to September 2021, enabling employers to continue to reduce their costs while their businesses either cannot operate or cannot operate at full capacity. While we have seen…