JCP Solicitors

On Wednesday 3 May, #TeamJCP attended the Welsh Law Awards at Hilton Hotel, Cardiff – where we were crowned the South Wales Law Awards ‘Champion of Champions’, as well as winning awards for Conveyancing and Personal Injury. A...

Every four hours, someone in the UK sustains a spinal cord injury . Whether caused through personal injury or medical negligence, damage to the spinal cord can have a catastrophic effect on a patient’s strength, sensation, and quality of life. ...

We are proud of our hardworking Conveyancers who go over and above to help our clients buy their dream homes. In a time where we have all been faced with or read about frauds and scams, they also make sure that what is probably the biggest purchase of a...

Three of JCP’s brain injury experts have been recognised among the best in this year’s Headway Head Injury Solicitors Directory . Our specialist legal experts Mei Li, Matthew Owen, and Keith Thomas have once again been listed amongst...

JCP Solicitors has been appointed to the prestigious NFU Cymru Panel for another three years securing its position as the legal firm of choice for thousands of members of Wales’ farming community. The legal firm has been named as the NFU’s...

"A walking group is cutting through my land as part of their route and I’m concerned they could claim this as a public right of way, what can I do to prevent this?" If they have just started using the cut through then they should be...

Thirteen members of one of Wales’ leading law firms, JCP Solicitors, have been appointed to the role of Senior Associate as it continues to strengthen its career opportunities to support its ongoing growth. The legal firm, which has offices across...

"If a farming tenant wants to access the Sustainable Farming Scheme what legal rights do they have to access it? And what can landlords do if they can’t reach an agreement around this?" On September 26 the Agriculture (Wales) Bill was...

JCP Solicitors is pleased to have strengthened its leading Residential Property team with two new recruits who will unlock faster matter turnaround and support growth. Joe Hawkins and Katie Walters have joined the firm’s specialist Residential...

We are pleased to welcome Jenna Birch and Rachael Price to the JCP Solicitors' fold with both bringing a combination of talent, professionalism and experience to their new roles. Jenna is an Associate Solicitor in JCP’s Commercial Property team,...

JCP Solicitors is pleased to have strengthened the services it provides to businesses in South Wales with two new recruits, Jessica Lawson and David Goodway , who both bring a wealth of expertise with them. Jessica Lawson joins as an Associate Solicitor in...

"I’m separated from my son’s mother, who has severe personal issues. If I were to pass away unexpectedly, she would be unsuitable to care for him. How can I ensure he is cared for appropriately if this happens?" Having a Will in...

This year’s Cycling UK Bike Week is due to take place from 6- 12 June 2022 and is the perfect time to dust off your bike and get out on two wheels. Here’s what you need to know about #BikeWeekUK: What is Bike Week? Bike Week, organised by ...

Welsh law firm, JCP Solicitors, has appointed four new Directors to its leadership team to support the firm’s continued expansion. From 1st April 2022, Joanna Fenoulhet , Sean Boucher and Beverley Bowen will take on roles as Directors in ...

JCP Solicitors, one of the best known law firms in South Wales, is proud to have been awarded the NFU Tim Sell Legal Panel Excellence Award 2021. JCP, which has an office in Carmarthen, is one of only two law firms in Wales hand-picked by the leading...

JCP Solicitors’ Rural Practice team was pleased to support an NFU Member in South Wales in negotiating a Digestate Supply Agreement (DSA) with an anaerobic digestion plant, which allows for the supply and use of digestate over approx. 3000 acres of...

On 1 January 2022 Cervical Screening Wales extended the routine cervical screening (‘smear test’) interval for women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 49 in Wales from 3 years to 5 years. Following the announcement of the extension in the...

It is not unusual for farmers to engage workers on the farm but what is the status of these workers in so far as employment law is concerned? This is important because a “worker” or an “employee” can establish certain rights under...

As we emerge from a global pandemic and things start to get back to normal, you might not be thinking about the impact on charities anymore. However, a report in the charity sector in 2020 found that 98% of charities were ‘somewhat’ or...

After the runaway success of the 2021 JCP Swansea Half Marathon, the event’s headline partner, JCP Solicitors, has pledged its continued sponsorship for next year’s race. The law firm’s backing for the 8th time running...

There were moments of anticipation, excitement, and joy at this year’s JCP Swansea Half Marathon event. Runners took to the city’s streets to participate in the seventh edition of the race, which is traditionally held in June. They braved the...

"I have a young farmer friend who has expertise and ideas, but little capital and I want to give her the opportunity to work my livestock farm on a contract basis. Is this complex?" Joint Venture Farming Agreements can work well for all involved...

As one of Wales’ largest law firms, receiving 50-60 new conveyancing instructions a week, JCP Solicitors found themselves needing an eIDV solution that would streamline the onboarding process while keeping compliance top-of-mind. Waiting on certified...

Swansea will see the return of the much-anticipated race of the year next Sunday as runners will adorn the city’s streets to take part in the JCP Swansea Half Marathon . The event’s seventh edition is being held at 8am on ...

"I run a small farm, and cattle from a neighbouring landowner can be found in my field quite regularly, causing damage to my fencing. What are my rights?" The Animals Act 1971 gives a landowner/occupier power to deal with livestock that comes...

JCP Solicitors has committed to seven key promotions from within its ranks, despite the challenges of the past year. JCP, which is one of the largest law firms in Wales, is continuing to focus upon carefully managed growth in line with its long-established...

"I am considering purchasing a farm in Wales with an old septic tank. What do I need to consider?" Septic tanks discharging directly to surface water are not permissible and will need to be improved, either by upgrading the treatment...

The Covid vaccine is to become compulsory for care home staff at Care Quality Commission registered care homes in England, unless they are exempt on medical grounds. The position in Wales is different. The Welsh Government has indicated, most recently on 9th...

A “Call for Action” was the appeal made at the recent launch of the “Acquired Brain Injury and Neurorehabilitation in Wales: Time for Change” report published 6 July 2021, which sets out key recommendations as to how...

Are you looking for a day out this summer that caters for individuals with reduced mobility? Rebecca Bennett, Associate Solicitor in our Injury Services team, shares her top 5 accessible spots to enjoy your ice cream in the sunshine (!) in South Wales this...

During the month of June our residential property team will be under immense pressure due to the Land Transaction Tax and Stamp Duty Land Tax holiday coming to an end, alongside the current buoyant market conditions and ongoing impact of the pandemic. If we...

"I have been approached by a local housing developer who wants to buy my paddock. I am coming up to retirement and a sale now would help my nest-egg. If the developer is given planning permission to build homes after I have sold to him, would I be...

The pandemic has put a lot of strain on the residential property market, so it is important to be aware that there can be unavoidable delays caused by any of the different parties involved in a transaction. We are doing everything possible to minimise such...

"I’ve taken over the reins of our farm from my father and while I have farming experience, I want to make sure I’m getting things right legally, as far as employment contracts, diversification rules and other issues. What should I do?"...

Coronavirus, lockdowns and social distancing measures have impacted our personal and working lives in so many complex ways since March of last year. Companies have had to re-think how they serve clients and customers, but also how they deal with their...

The UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) has warned there may be more deaths from asbestos over the next 15-60 years because of a lapse in vital safety training during the Coronavirus crisis. The group has spoken out about the impact on training...

For agricultural tenancies granted prior to 1984, it is fairly common for tenant farmers to be succeeded as a tenant by a close family member either when the tenant retires or passes away. This type of tenancy is governed by the Agricultural Holdings...

I’m keen to let some of my land to a farming tenant, and I have been approached by someone I know well, who is interested in taking on a tenancy. How do I make sure the arrangement works for us both and that we get the agreement right? You...

One of Wales' leading law firms, JCP Solicitors, today announced the promotion of two Directors to Business Owners. Head of the Lifetime Planning Disputes Team, Richard Howells and Marketing Director, Amy Seppman , join 12 other Business Owners...

Welsh law firm, JCP Solicitors has appointed two new Directors, both of which have been instrumental in ensuring the business continues to offer an efficient, uninterrupted service throughout the lockdown period. Chris Q Davies is a lawyer who has been...

Registration is the official recording of property ownership. HM Land Registry records property ownership in the Land Register, which is the official ownership list for property in England and Wales. As of September 2019, 87% of the land in England and...

The farming community is likely to be relieved by the news from the Government, announced this week, that a series of emergency measures have been put in place to support them during the COVID-19 crisis. The Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural...

Businesses are concerned about the potential impact of Covid-19 on contractual arrangements that they have in place with suppliers and consumers, particularly where the performance of the contract is affected. What happens if COVID-19 affects a...

We would like to reassure our business and private clients that it is business as usual at JCP Solicitors and all our offices remain open during normal working hours. We are keeping regularly updated on the situation and preparing for all eventualities. We...

I’m keen to let some of my land to a farming tenant, and I have been approached by someone I know well, who is interested in taking on a tenancy. How do I make sure the arrangement works for us both and that we get the agreement right? You are...

We are very pleased that Mei Li and Matthew Owen have joined Keith Thomas, all from our Injury Services Team , to be listed in the Headway Head Injury Solicitors’ Directory 2020, in recognition of their expertise in the area of brain injury. The...

We are very proud to see our Carmarthen team being spotlighted in the latest edition of the law sector bible – The Legal 500. Among a roster of accolades for a broad spread of JCP’s practice areas in the Legal 500 2020 edition, our...

Those who were lucky, or forward-thinking enough to have jumped on the cryptocurrency bandwagon early may now be reaping the benefits. Certainly, as those who grow up in the modern digital age grow older, it is becoming increasingly important for Solicitors...

Landowners across Wales are becoming concerned about the potential dangers of diseased trees on their land – particularly with Ash Dieback cutting a swathe across the landscape. Ash Dieback, also called Chalara Ash Dieback, is a fungal disease which...

If you lose a loved one from an asbestos-related disease, as well as emotional suffering, you may also be suffering financially. You may be thinking about making a claim but are unsure where to start. Even if you think that a claim may be unlikely, it is...

Our healthcare team specialises in dental practice transactions and we are well-versed in dotting all the i’s and crossing all the t’s to ensure the process runs smoothly. One issue buyers must be aware of is the need to ensure that the correct...

I have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness and I am thinking of making a claim, but I have some concerns. It all happened such a long time ago and I don’t have any documents. How can I prove my claim and are there any risks to me bringing...

JCP Solicitors has again been recognised as a Leading UK law firm, having been recommended in the latest edition of the law sector bible – The Legal 500. Among a roster of accolades in the Legal 500’s 2020 edition, JCP has been named a...

The process of making an Asbestos related injury claim is complex and such claims are often subject to strict timescales. It is vital that claimants seek detailed legal guidance. This is what you need to know: When a claim must be made...

Young adults often delay writing a Will in the belief that they are not old enough or are not wealthy enough to need one. I know from my own experience of being in my late twenties, that embarking on a career and starting a family have been my main...

I lent my brother £20,000 ten years ago so he could pay off some debts. At the time we came to a verbal agreement that he would start to repay me when he was in a position to do so and that I would be repaid in full within ten years. Ten years have...

JCP has, once again, been recognised as a legal practice which meets the highest standards of management and customer care by the Law Society’s practice management standards body, Lexcel. Assessors have praised the way JCP has successfully...

As the main sponsor of the JCP Swansea Half Marathon, it is with deep sadness that we heard of the tragic death of one of the participants at this year’s event on Sunday, June 23. This is a terrible tragedy and everyone here at JCP would like to...

The topic of non-disclosure agreements are at the top of the news agenda on a regular basis – and you could be forgiven for thinking they are shady contracts, since they have been associated with some fairly salacious headlines. However, settlement of...

Two legal teams at Welsh law firm JCP Solicitors are celebrating after scooping a trio of award wins in quick succession. JCP Solicitors’ Residential Property team won Conveyancing Team of the Year at the Wales Legal Awards, while the law firm’s...

"My father has been a tenant farmer for 35 years and I recently joined him in the farm business. He’s thinking of retiring and I would like to apply to succeed him as a tenant. The farm is not as profitable as it once was so we have diversified....

I inherited a small farm in West Wales from an aunt four years ago. I live several hundred miles away, so I have not been there since I inherited. I’ve now heard that a family is living off the land there. How can I prevent these temporary occupiers...

Welsh law firm JCP Solicitors has made two key appointments from within its ranks, to continue to manage ongoing growth as turnover hits 10 million at the business. Chris Shaw , Director and Head of Lifetime Planning, is now a business owner at the firm,...

I’m considering buying up some neighbouring land, to increase the footprint of my farm. However, it looks like some of the land is being used by dog walkers and sometimes drone enthusiasts; I’m concerned these activities will continue once I...

" My cousin and I are going into business together on a small farm. We have a clear idea of how we will split the responsibilities between us but we want to get the legalities right, so we don’t have disputes down the line. What do we need to...

It’s no secret that, in the UK, cycling is in the middle of a boom, with over 2.7 million adults throughout the country taking to their bikes at least once a week. Unfortunately however, as cycling has increased in popularity, so too has the number of...

Recent Court of Appeal decisions have shed some light upon two issues of interest in relation to professional negligence claims against solicitors - a solicitor’s duty to warn, and the rights of a fraudulent claimant. A Solicitor’s Duty to Warn...

Legal cases involving dress codes at work – whether they are about high heels, religious-themed jewellery or tattoos - always grab headlines, and they can leave some employers feeling embattled and nervy. The Government has just issued guidance for...

Nobody enters into marriage lightly, but the ongoing case of Owens Vs Owens is likely to give even the most starry-eyed couples pause for thought. This case sees a woman who wants to divorce her husband of 40 years unable to do so, despite the fact that...

My seven year old daughter is currently in private school and my ex-husband and I had intended that she would attend the same fee-paying school until university. Fair provision was made for me in the divorce proceedings, but no specific allocation was made...

Self-employment and the gig economy has never been a hotter topic within employment circles, and since our way of working is becoming less traditional, there is a feeling that the established employment models are being scrutinised and tested. The Pimlico...

An employment tribunal judge has found that Oakwood Leisure Ltd/Deep Sea Leisure Plc acted lawfully when it deducted from an employee’s final salary, the costs incurred as a result of his leaving the company without giving his full contractual...

I am happy to be getting married next year - I have left it late in life, having dedicated myself to building a business portfolio. I would always want to do the right thing by my husband, but if we were to split I would worry about the...

A career within the law can be a very satisfying one, particularly when you are able to work within a company that values and promotes clear career progression and has a strong commitment to ‘growing its own’ well-respected, highly professional...

After a long winter, the first few sunny days of spring often mark a sudden increase in the number of cyclists out on the roads. Whilst brakes, tyres and chains are diligently checked, often one of the most important considerations, insurance, can be...

With the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into effect on 25 May 2018, it is pleasing that so many minds are focused upon the important topic of data protection, and, as many organisations have realised, while GDPR will bring some...

"A section of my land – an irregular plot of less than 100sqm – is registered as common land and I am keen to try to change this since it is a natural access point for me. How can I change the legal status?" This is possible and the...

From 1st April commercial landlords in England and Wales will have to make sure their properties meet new regulations, or face sanctions. The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) MEES Regulations 2015 (“MEES”) are...

Olympian Tom Daley and his husband Dustin Lance Black made a romantic announcement on Valentine’s Day this year – revealing the news that they are expecting a child, presumably via a surrogate. Surrogacy is an increasingly common option, both...

The BBC is feeling the pressure at the moment over some alarming incidences of pay inequalities among its workforce, with BBC bosses now making a rare move to cut some male news reporters’ wages by 30 percent, in a bid to close some of the gap. In...

In December 2016 the Department of Health began to cut community pharmacy funding. It is anticipated that cuts will total more than £200 million by March 2018, despite our population getting older and needs becoming more complex. The BBC...

I run a livestock farm with a handful of employees and additional seasonal staff. I don’t handle vast amounts of personal data. How concerned should I be about the new data protection regulations? The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation...

Please find below a summary of recent case studies where our team has assisted Clients when they have suffered from financial loss to the negligence of a trusted professional. Solicitors – commercial transactions An area of increasing...

"I run a livestock farm and I’m concerned about a recent legal case which saw a driver suffer injuries after his car collided with an escaped steer. I do all I can to secure my livestock. Where would I stand if something like this happened to...

The engagement of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has got the nation abuzz with excitement – and no doubt broken a few hopeful hearts too. The charming couple have much planning ahead of them for the wedding, with the big day likely to spread oodles of...

Intellectual Property (IP) theft and infringement costs British businesses billions of pounds each year– particularly in the software, electronics, pharmaceuticals and financial services sectors. In fact, any creative business, whether a fledgling SME...

With the UK’s annual budget for 2018 having been announced, one topic has caused quite the talking point. On 22 November 2017, Stamp Duty Land Tax was abolished for first time buyers purchasing homes up to £300,000 with immediate effect. This is...

The recent slew of allegations about Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has been shocking for many reasons – not least because their scope and their extended timeline illustrate how reluctant victims can be to speak up, for fear of being disbelieved or...

Whilst cycling is one of the healthiest activities you can adopt, it isn’t without risk, and JCP has helped a number of clients who have had serious accidents on two wheels, due to the fault of another road user. “The Department of...

While most people do their best to treat people equally and try to avoid making judgements or assumptions about others based upon the way they look, dress, their age, their sex and their educational achievements, human beings are programmed to do just this. ...

It is a frequently quoted statistic that 99 percent of businesses in Wales are SME's and it is pleasing to see so much entrepreneurship in this country. Setting up a small business can be satisfying. However it is important to lay the correct groundwork...

Substance misuse at work is a growing issue that all employers need to be aware of, including within the healthcare sector. The use of drugs or alcohol at home can lead to impaired function and lower productivity the next day at work. And, of course, the...

There is a fixed number of ways that dental businesses can operate - as a sole trader, partnership, expense sharers or as companies. Here is an overview of some of these options; sole traders, partnership and expense sharers. We will return to limited...

Letting out a room in your surgery can be a useful way of generating extra income for your practice, while helping to provide the local community with extra services in one convenient hub. Many GP’s and dentists take this route, commonly hiring out...

We are delighted to launch the JCP Solicitors’ Healthcare Newsletter, to help our clients keep abreast of the latest news and events in their sector. We have just seen the end of the NHS Year at 31st March 2017 and I am pleased to say that JCP’s...

For those of us with a special interest in rural matters the summer months aren’t about jetting off to foreign climes, they are about agricultural shows. Members of our Rural Practice Team will be on hand at the Royal Welsh Show this month, and at many...

The city of Swansea was booming with thousands of runners and spectators today ( Sunday 25th June ) as they celebrated the fourth edition of the multi-award winning JCP Swansea Half Marathon . The flat, fast and scenic 13.1-mile course continues to...

As the biggest race of the Summer draws nearer, athletes and spectators alike begin to feel the excitement of the event that is to come. With only 5 days to go until the JCP Swansea Half Marathon takes place this Sunday 25th June , the city will be...

Many farms are run by several generations of one family and by several members of the family, so it is important to be aware of the complexities around succession, when someone retires or passes away. Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 tenancies are common...

Leading South and West Wales law firm, JCP Solicitors, has appointed two new Directors from within its ranks. Head of Commercial Lending Recoveries, Sophie Thomas, and Head of HR Services, Clare Bowen, have been appointed Directors at JCP Solicitors...