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JCP Solicitors is expanding its legal offering to UK and international markets, creating 50 jobs with Welsh Government support. The investment is backed by £293,500 from the Welsh Government’s Business Finance Scheme which ensures JCP’s...
Business people from across Pembrokeshire got a stunning view of the exciting regeneration plans for Saundersfoot Harbour when they gathered for the latest Four Seasons Business Lunch. Michael Davies, Chief Executive Officer of the Trust Port of...
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...
The sight of people wilting under fans and going about their daily lives in shorts and sandals is a rarity in Britain – we are more used to being buffeted by the wind and rain during our daily commute. But as temperatures soar into the 30Cs, we are...
Leading South Wales law firm, JCP Solicitors, has advised Macron SpA, one of Europe’s leading sportswear manufacturers, on a new retail services deal. The deal will see Macron supply Scarlets Rugby merchandise through the club’s retail outlets...
Richard Howells, Head of Lifetime Planning Disputes at JCP Solicitors has been shortlisted in the IoD Wales Director of the Year Awards 2017, which honour many of Wales’ most influential and motivational business leaders. Over 35 directors have been...
South West Wales law firm, JCP Solicitors, has completed its merger successfully with specialist firm Glamorgan Law, in a move that has created the largest law firm with offices solely in Wales. JCP Solicitors has already positioned itself as one of the...
After being shortlisted for the last two years, and winning silver in 2016, this year, the race that has captured the attention of the running community scoops Gold in the “Best Half Marathon” category at the 2017 UK Running Awards. The JCP...
Welsh rugby ace Ryan Jones kicked off this year’s programme of Pembrokeshire Four Seasons Business Lunches on Friday, 24th March, with uplifting tales from his illustrious career. The former Welsh International player shared some insights into life on...
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...
South West Wales law firm, JCP Solicitors, has announced a merger with specialist firm Glamorgan Law, in a move that is set to create the largest law firm with offices solely in Wales. JCP Solicitors has already positioned itself as one of the most highly...
As the JCP Swansea Half Marathon gets set to celebrate the official launch of the 2017 race, they are joined by the BAFTA and multi-award winner Lowri Morgan. Lowri being an ultra marathon runner and local celebrity was only too pleased to talk at the...
The popular BBC Wales Today Broadcaster, Jamie Owen, brought some festive bonhomie to the Pembrokeshire Four Seasons Christmas Business Lunch, at St Bride’s Hotel, on Friday December 2. Well known as the anchor for the country's most watched...
Wales Air Ambulance is set to introduce a new state-of-the-art fleet of custom-made aircraft, which will help the charity fulfill its long-held aim to become a 24-hour air ambulance service. The three new helicopters will be launched in the spring next...
Emma Gilroy, Director and Head of Residential Property at JCP Solicitors, shares some tips on dealing with vendors who are splitting. Without wanting to take the gloss off the New Year, we all have heard that festive fallout can occur around December and...
On 2 October 2016 Theresa May announced that Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union will be triggered before the end of March 2017. If you trade with the EU your business will be affected. Now is the time for you to start preparing for Brexit...
JCP Director and Head of Lifetime Planning Disputes, Richard Howells, shares advice on preventing inheritance claims after death. “My son has worked with me on the family farm for 20 years and I have told him in the past that he would inherit the...
Matthew Wells, a family lawyer from JCP Solicitors in Swansea, travelled to Parliament today to meet with local MP Carolyn Harris. Mr Wells was taking part in a major lobby of Parliament organised by family law organisation Resolution, who represent 6,500...
On Thursday 17 November, JCP Solicitors were delighted to take part in the Pembrokeshire Radio’s Young Achievers Awards. As well as sponsoring the Outstanding Courage and Bravery Award, leading up to the awards we decided to nominate a member of staff...
Leading South Wales firm LBS Builders Merchants Ltd, have expanded their branch network, securing their largest acquisition to date – Talbot Timber Limited. Talbot Timber has been supplying the construction industry across West Wales for more than 35...
Employers’ circumstances change and, by its nature, farming work is subject to all kinds of fluctuations that farm owners need to accommodate. So it is common that farming employers need to alter their employees’ terms and hours from time to...
Specialist haulage company N R Evans has been bought by NFT Distribution Group in a deal which valued the business at more than £20 million. The N R Evans fleet of controlled temperature distribution vehicles is one of the most recognisable on the...
The apprenticeship levy is a levy (charge) on UK employers to help fund the costs of apprenticeships training and assessment. The levy will be set at 0.5% of an employers pay bill, (a pay bill is the employer’s total employee earnings subject to Class...
A scheme will be introduced in early 2017 where the Government will pay 20% of families’ yearly childcare costs for children under 12 years old, (capped at £2,000 per child), or under 17 years old if the child is disabled (capped at...
April saw the introduction of the new living wage of £7.20 per hour. Following on from this on 1st October 2016, the national minimum wage for some age bands has increased: A rise to £6.95 per hour for workers aged under 25 but aged at least 21...
A South Wales HR specialist is cautioning employers to be aware of potential issues around office Christmas parties which might land them in hot water. Clare Davies, who is the Head of HR Services at JCP Solicitors, is reminding employers to be aware of the...
Tattoos...piercings....body modifications....In certain industries questions are often raised regarding body modifications such as ‘can I ask an employee to remove a nose stud?’ Although tattoos, piercings and other body modifications are not...
Head of HR Services Clare Davies answers three common questions often asked by business owners and those working in HR roles. 1. Can an employer recover training costs from an employee after they have left? Companies will often want to invest in their...
All responsible employers strive to ensure their staff and colleagues are safe at work, and robust Health and Safety regulations are enshrined in UK law. But accidents happen and when they do they can have a major impact upon the injured party and the...
This month Head of HR Services at JCP Solicitors, Clare Davies, advises a farm owner on changing employees’ working hours. I run a small farm and I need to alter some of my employees’ hours. Am I on a shaky legal footing if there is no provision...
Leading Welsh law firm JCP Solicitors is reporting deal values in excess of £100 million in the Corporate & Commercial team in the last 12 months – a figure they say is a reflection of the calibre of their corporate client base in South West...
Swansea Bay Business Club President and CEO of JCP Solicitors, Hayley Davies has raised almost £42,000 for Welsh children’s hospice, Tŷ Hafan - smashing her original target of £20,000. Hayley completed her trio of charity...
Emma Gilroy, Director and Head of Residential Property at JCP Solicitors, shares some of the ins and outs of property auctions either as a buyer or a seller. Buying or selling property in the traditional way, with its chains and its frequent delays, can be...
Penygroes Pharmacy has come under fresh ownership, with one of the new partners having worked behind its counters as a teenager. Penny Griffiths and Gareth Harlow have taken up the reins of the busy community pharmacy after buying shares in the business,...
Emma Gilroy, Director and Head of Residential Property at JCP Solicitors, shares some insights into how to achieve success in the property market, either as a buyer or a seller. That moment when your offer on your dream home has been accepted can be one of...
Andrew Meech, Director in the firm’s Business Litigation department will be holding a workshop dealing with the duties of a director with particular emphasis on personal liability. The workshop will include discussions in connection with the following...
Here is a quick rundown on the biggest changes of 2016 in the world of Employment Law......... April saw the introduction of the new national living wage. Workers over the age of 25 are now entitled to the national living wage rate of £7.20 per hour....
A very common question amongst employers and employees right now. There will be no immediate changes to UK employment law; withdrawal negotiations need to take place starting when the UK triggers art.50 of the Treaty on European Union; it is not yet known...
We are pleased to announce an HR workshop being run in December 2016 that will focus on substance misuse in the workplace. Clare Davies, Head of HR Services aims to help businesses understand some of the policies and procedures that are needed to look...
Sarah Davies, Director and Head of Property Litigation will shortly be holding workshops in Swansea, Haverfordwest and Carmarthen dealing commercial property litigation matters. The workshops will include an update and discussions in connection with the...
JCP Solicitors has once again been recognised by the Law Society’s practice management standard body, retaining their Lexcel Version 6 Award. After a rigorous assessment of JCP’s practices and procedures, carried out across JCP’s...
JCP Solicitors has boosted its well-respected Family Law team in Carmarthen, with a new recruit to the firm. Angela Killa will be part of the busy Family Law team at JCP’s Carmarthen office, joining Head of the Team Sali Jackson-Thomas, Matthew Wells...
Kirsty Meech, Injury Services team member and Associate Solicitor at JCP Solicitors has gained accreditation of the Law Society’s Personal Injury Accreditation Scheme. The voluntary scheme acknowledges and verifies the accomplishment and...
Interim Possession Order –A Quicker Procedure To Remove Squatters Applying for an Interim Possession Order (‘IPO’) from the Court is an option available to a landlord (both individually and commercially) who finds anybody occupying their...
This month JCP’s Chris Q Davies, talks about the importance of caution when allowing renewable energy firms to use your land. "I have been approached by a renewable energy firm who wants to use a section of my land for energy storage. They are...
Everyone here at JCP Solicitors is so proud of our CEO, Hayley Davies, for taking on the challenge of a lifetime (#challengehayley) – three exacting adventures – in a bid to raise £40k for Tŷ Hafan. Hayley is making great...
It is the beginning of another Royal Welsh Show week where the very best of Welsh agriculture will be on display for the world to appreciate . However behind the scenes the industry is facing many questions following the Brexit vote, and we all know...
The CEO of JCP Solicitors has pledged to raise a staggering £40K for Welsh children’s hospice Tŷ Hafan. As CEO of JCP Solicitors, and President of Swansea Bay Business Club, Hayley Davies is used to taking on the challenges of the...
Matthew Wells, a solicitor in JCP's Family Law Team who specialises in divorce, financial disputes and cohabitation agreements, answers a question about Pre Nups.... I’m planning to get married at the end of next year. Without wanting...
In April of this year, legislation came into effect which required companies to keep a register of people with significant control over the company. The register, known as the PSC register, must include particulars of individuals and relevant legal entities...
We were recently very proud to accept an award from Swansea University for outstanding contribution to employability. At the awards evening, third year student Lauren Sharp was also recognised for making such an impact during her undergraduate placement...
A recent report from Citizens Advice (March 2016) shows that since funding for legal aid was reduced in 2013 many more people are now going to the family courts without a lawyer (as a litigant in person). The report shows that nine in ten litigants in person...
This month JCP Associate Solicitor Myria Griffiths advises an owner on the importance of lodging details of their farm with the Land Registry. "I have owned my farm for many years. Do I need to tell the Land Registry?" It is advisable to...
This month JCP Associate Solicitor, Beverley Bowen, advises a reader with a DIY Livery business about Business Property Relief. "I have recently set up a DIY livery business. Will my estate be entitled to any inheritance tax reliefs?" ...
Karen Hart and John Hart started living together in 1983. They married in 1987 and had two children. Divorce proceedings were commenced in 2011. In 2015 Judge Wildblood ordered that she should receive £3.5 million. Mr Hart appealed this award. On 26...
In divorce proceedings, particularly when the parties do not instruct Solicitors, there is a misconception that the Decree Absolute brings an end to financial claims. That is not the case at all. Spouses and former spouses have rights to make financial...
This month Matthew Wells, an Associate Solicitor who specialises in divorce, financial disputes and cohabitation agreements, advises a grandparent on providing a legally secure home for her granddaughter. "My granddaughter has been living with me for...
Sali Jackson-Thomas has since 1996 been offering Family Mediation in Swansea. She has over this time helped many separating and divorcing couples from across South and South West Wales reach their own agreements about finances and child arrangements....
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail” … Benjamin Franklin perfectly summarises the position in respect of preparing a will. Many underestimate the importance of preparing a will and many assume that it is too early to think...
Three teams from Swansea Bay Business Club are preparing to climb the highest peaks in Wales in a single day to raise money for children’s hospice, Tŷ Hafan. The teams are taking on the Welsh Three Peaks Challenge – climbing Snowdon, Cadair...
On 23rd June Britain will go to the Polls again – this time to vote on whether or not the UK should remain as members of the European Union (EU). Current polls are predicting that the vote will be a close one; however the importance of the...
The percentage of marriages ending in divorce is approximately 42%. More people than ever are divorcing later in life. Frequently a party's pension can be the biggest asset in a marriage with available cash and property values decreasing. The usual way...
What have Hugh Jackman, Daniel Radcliffe, Mick Jagger, Lily Allen, Peter Davison’s Doctor Who and JCP Solicitors all got in common? The answer has little to do with the Oscars, and even less to do with a rock and roll lifestyle. It is, in fact, a...
The JCP Swansea Half Marathon was the runner up in the Best Half Marathon category at The 2016 Running Awards in association with JustGiving last Friday, and is now officially the second best half marathon in the UK and the best half marathon in Wales...
A high-flyer at South and West Wales law firm, JCP Solicitors, has been made a Director at the company at the age of 31. Part of JCP’s Business Litigation team, Andrew has built a reputation in the business community in both South and West Wales,...
Guests attended the most recent Pembrokeshire Four Seasons Business Lunch to hear a leading light in rugby commentary, Rick O’Shea, share tales from the commentary box. Rick entertained around 60 attendees who gathered at the Wolfscastle Hotel for the...
JCP Solicitors are proud to be lending our support to the South Wales Junior Cricket League by encouraging youngsters to sign up and join their local team. As part of our sponsorship we have offered to help promote junior memberships across the region and...
On Wednesday, George Osborne made his eighth budget as chancellor. The budget again was a favourable one for savers and introduced changes to savings rules, Capital Gains, Income Tax and confirmed the new Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) regime for second homes,...
With National Apprenticeship Week starting on Monday 14th March, we talk to one workplace star at Pembrokeshire’s JCP Solicitors who is inspiring other young people to make a quality apprenticeship their pathway to a satisfying career. While some...
South and West Wales law firm JCP Solicitors are showing their continued commitment to nurturing young talent, with three of their most recent trainees qualifying as associate solicitors - and opting to stay on with the company. Jennifer Rosser,...
JCP Solicitors are delighted to be one of the sponsors of the Carmarthen Junior Fun Triathlon on April 2nd 2016 and the Carmarthen Sprint Triathlon on April 3rd 2016. The Junior event will allow youngsters to experience the thrills and spills of taking part...
Have you or a loved one experienced an accident or injury recently? Would you like to find out where you legally stand and what your options are? Join us at our drop in session for a cup of tea/coffee and a free, confidential and informal chat with one of...
We are very proud to announce that one of our Apprentices, Paris Flood, has been chosen by the Welsh Government to be an Apprenticeship Ambassador ahead of National Apprenticeship week in March. Paris, along with our HR Manager Jenny Jones...
A Swansea firm which supports people with complex needs to live independently have announced expansion plans and refinancing which will help them to extend their help to even more users. GRS Care Ltd specialises in providing clinically-led support to people...
Wale s Air Ambulance has said a big thank you to South and West Wales law firm JCP Solicitors after their diligent work regarding a Will led to the ‘rescue’ of a five-figure bequest. Wales Air Ambulance called upon the services of JCP...
Attend our Injury Clinic Drop In Session in Fishguard and Haverfordwest Have you or a loved one experienced an accident or injury recently? Would you like to find out where you legally stand and what your options are? Join us for a cup of tea/coffee...
South and West Wales law firm JCP Solicitors has boosted its expertise further with the appointment of a new Director, who is a highly-regarded specialist in commercial property. Rob Howells, from Mumbles, has joined JCP to lead its Commercial and...
Dewi Griffiths and Emma Wookey, men’s and women’s title winners at the 2015 JCP Swansea Half Marathon, are celebrating again after receiving New Year’s honours. Swansea Harrier Griffiths, 24, and 22-year-old Wookey of Lliswerry Harriers...
On behalf of everyone at JCP Solicitors we would like to wish our clients and friends a very Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year. Below you can find our Christmas opening hours. Season's Greetings from all at JCP Solicitors Cyfarchion y...
A Saundersfoot hotel was alive with the sound of fundraising on Friday, December 4th when singing star Connie Fisher spoke at a charity lunch. More than 100 business people from the Pembrokeshire area gathered to hear The Sound of Music star, from...
Organisers of the JCP Swansea Half Marathon have issued a call for votes in The 2016 Running Awards as they aim to make the top 12 shortlist again in the ‘Best Half Marathon’ category. The JCP Swansea Half Marathon has been growing in size and...
Organisers of the JCP Swansea Half Marathon have announced that entries are now open for businesses and organisations to take part in next year’s race. The opportunity to enter the Corporate Challenge is open to any organisation, whether it be a social...
JCP Solicitors are delighted to be sponsoring the Food & Drink category at the upcoming West Wales Business Awards, in January 2016. The West Wales Business Awards launched in 2008, and organised by the Carmarthen Journal and the Llanelli Star, have...
The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 was passed earlier this year and introduces some significant changes to company law in England and Wales. Some parts of the Act have already been brought into force and further provisions are due to come...
This year is a special one, as we celebrate 25 years in business. JCP offer a full range of specialist legal services from our offices in Swansea, Carmarthen, Haverfordwest, Fishguard, St Davids, and Cardiff and the last 25 years has seen the firm...
On the 1st November 2015, JCP celebrated 25 years in business. What better way to celebrate where we are today, than a video that showcases the diverse nature of what we do. We hope you enjoy our video, we certainly enjoyed putting together. ...
Swansea Bay Business Club appointed a new president when they met for their AGM last week, who pledged to build upon the Club’s success as an effective voice for South West Wales businesses. Hayley Davies, CEO and Director of South West Wales law firm...
Sponsors, supporters, athletes and local celebs were amongst those who attended the JCP Swansea Half Marathon night of celebration that took place in Morgans Hotel just last night. The event was held in appreciation of all those who played a part in...
The organisers of the JCP Swansea Half Marathon have today announced the launch of a new website for their 2016 race, which is fast becoming a firm favourite amongst the running community. This coincides with their early bird race places that come to a...
It is hard to believe that JCP has been providing legal services for 25 years – and as one of the founding partners of the business, I can say with hand on heart that it has been a challenging yet enjoyable journey. We will officially enter our...
Pembrokeshire County Show starts next Tuesday, and follows on Wednesday and Thursday 18 – 20 August. As this year’s President of the Show I offer a warm welcome to all visitors. There is so much to see and do and something of interest to...
NFU Cymru has confirmed the reappointment of its legal panel firms after an intensive six-month review that considered legal services, fee structures and commitment to the organisation and its members, alongside feedback from members and NFU Cymru staff. ...
Chris Davies, a Director and Head of Property Services, based in JCP’s Swansea office is saddling up to support Macmillan Cancer Support. He is taking part in the four-day 320-mile One Love Ride from Paris to Swansea. Chris will be one of at least...
A life-long champion of farming and agriculture in Wales, who works for JCP Solicitors, has been recognised by the Royal Agricultural Societies. Malcolm Thomas MBE, from Llangynog, Carmarthen, has been made an Associate of the Royal Agricultural Societies...
JCP Solicitors, Equinox Physiotherapy, and wheelchair volunteer Brian Roberts took on the challenge to race 12 other teams to the top of Snowdon, all in aid of the charity the Back Up Trust. Brian is an inspiring young sportsman, who before his motorbike...
Public voting for the 2015 Radio Pembrokeshire Business Awards with the Port of Milford Haven has now closed and the winners will be announced at a gala award dinner at the Torch Theatre in Milford Haven tonight. JCP Solicitors are delighted to be...
A leading Welsh law firm has received a boost following the appointment of another Medical Negligence specialist to its team – which is now the largest Medical Negligence team in South West Wales. Solicitor Rebecca Bennett has joined JCP Solicitors...
It was more about trainers and energy drinks than gowns and Pimms when we enjoyed our annual summer party on Friday 19th June. Staff saddled up for an all-day spinathon to help raise £800 for Macmillan Cancer Support – and to lend our backing to...
Public voting for the 2015 Radio Pembrokeshire Business Awards with Port of Milford Haven is now open. Radio Pembrokeshire would like to thank all who nominated businesses and business people from across the county of Pembrokeshire. The judges really...
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