EU General Data Protection Regulation – The Key Changes
- 4th January 2018
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Major changes to data protection law will be coming into effect in May 2018. The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will be introduced with the intention of strengthening data protection for individuals within the European Union (including the United…
Living Wills – what are they and why are they important?
- 20th December 2017
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There has been recent press coverage of the case involving the family of an 81-year-old woman who received £45,000 in compensation from the NHS, after she was kept alive against her wishes. Mrs Brenda Grant had made an advance directive,…
Wales Sport Awards 2017
- 5th December 2017
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We were honoured to be invited to the Wales Sport Awards 2017, which took place at the Celtic Manor Resort last night (Monday 4 December). The Wales Sport Awards is an annual event which showcases the very best of elite…
‘Landmark’ case finds salesman is entitled to 13 years holiday pay
- 1st December 2017
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A worker who did not receive a paid holiday for 13 years has been backed by The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in a landmark legal ruling. Mr King worked for The Sash Window Workshop as a…
Stamp Duty Abolished for First-Time Buyers
- 23rd November 2017
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During the 2017 Budget announcement on 22nd November 2017, Chancellor Philip Hammond declared that Stamp Duty Tax will be abolished immediately for first-time buyers purchasing properties of up to £300,000. This exemption is also available for the first £300,000 on…
New Vacancy Available – Receptionist/Secretary
- 15th November 2017
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The successful candidate will be responsible for our reception area, greeting visitors, answering telephone calls and providing secretarial and administrative support to our property department. The role will involve secretarial duties with an emphasis on audio typing. Tasks will include…
Proud Supporters of GlobalWelsh
- 13th November 2017
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We are proud to be official supporters of GlobalWelsh. GlobalWelsh is an initiative to “bring Welsh people from all over the world together as one global community, sharing knowledge, facilitating business opportunities, and introducing like-minded people in a way that’s…
Loosemores Launch New Service ‘Loosemores HR’
- 25th October 2017
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We are delighted to announce the launch of our new Employment Law and HR consultancy service – Loosemores HR. Loosemores HR is a bespoke service that gives clients direct access to specialist Employment solicitors and experienced HR consultants for a…
Proposed changes to Lasting Powers of Attorney may leave older and vulnerable at risk
- 16th October 2017
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Maria Cosslett, Partner at Loosemores Solicitors has joined fellow members of Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) in warning against proposals to turn the Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) process fully digital. An LPA is a legal document that allows a…
Loosemores Recognised as a ‘Top Tier’ Firm by The Legal 500
- 11th October 2017
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We are delighted to be recognised as a ‘Top Tier’ firm in the 2017 edition of The Legal 500 United Kingdom. The firm has been ranked in Tier 1 and recognised as a leader for Media and Entertainment. Media consultant…