New government legislation, amending the Wills Act 1837, will state that remote witnessing of wills is to be made legal during the coronavirus pandemic. Here, Louise Williams, partner at Hutchinson Thomas, looks at the reasons…
Registering a trade mark: the importance of protecting your brand
Having the right type of intellectual property protection is vital to stop people stealing or copying the creative ideas you have worked hard to develop. Darren Davies, Partner at Hutchinson Thomas, explains what can and…
Thinking of becoming a franchisee? Read this first.
Becoming a franchisee can be hugely lucrative, but to make it work, certain key issues need to be considered, writes Darren Davies, a partner at Hutchinson Thomas. If you dream of owning your own business,…
Looking to expand your investment portfolio? Becoming a franchisee could be the answer
Hutchinson Thomas is working with whichfranchise and selected brands looking to develop, or establish, their UK presence. So, if you are interested in helping to develop a successful international brand in the UK or buying…
How franchisors can plot a course through the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 may well be a human crisis but it is also very much a business crisis, as the hard-hit economy teeters on the brink of recession. For franchisors, the best advice from our franchise law…
Thinking of franchising your business? Ask yourself these 8 questions first
Franchising your business can be a fast track to growth but it is not without its pitfalls, as Darren Davies, partner at Hutchinson Thomas explains. Franchising your business can be a hugely effective way to…
Extension to the moratorium on commercial lease forfeitures will last until 30 September 2020
Whether you are a landlord or commercial tenant, the latest Welsh Government announcement on the extension of the moratorium on commercial lease forfeitures will be interesting news. Hutchinson Thomas’ commercial property partner, Roger Morris, looks…
We’re hiring – Childcare Paralegal
We are seeking a motivated, hard-working graduate to join our Childcare Department as a paralegal. We are looking for candidates who are able to demonstrate their ambition, drive and enthusiasm to develop their career with…
Are Family Law Solicitors expecting to see more separation and divorce post-lockdown?
The crisis that is COVID-19 has ushered in a complete change of lifestyle for many – as society is changing and adapting, not all relationships are handling the changes well. It’s been widely reported that…
Safely working from home
Many people have been working from home for some weeks now, and with government advice continuing to be to ‘work from home if possible’, Simon Thomas, partner at Hutchinson Thomas Solicitors, looks at what employers…