The UK government has recently introduced the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, which seeks to replace the current Data Protection Act 2018 and modernise data protection laws to suit the UK’s needs. The new…
Partner Meriel East completes Welsh Three Peaks Challenge for Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice
We are very proud of the fundraising efforts of our Partner, Meriel East, who recently conquered the gruelling Welsh Three Peaks challenge to raise funds for Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice. Meriel completed the challenge alongside…
Employment tribunals: what are they?
Tribunals are specialist judicial bodies which decide the outcome of disputes in a specific area of law. Most UK tribunal jurisdictions are part of a structure created by the Courts and Enforcement Act 2007. They…
Proud to be named as a winner at Welsh Law Awards 2023
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 be shortlisted in the Welsh Law Awards 2023
Senior Partner, Robert Williams, expresses his pride at our Family Law Department being shortlisted for the Welsh Law Awards 2023: I am pleased to announce that our Family Law Department has been shortlisted for the…
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…