Solicitors’ fees can be a daunting prospect and, sometimes, you might not even look for legal advice believing it to be too expensive. But, that’s not necessarily the case.
Here, we demystify the thorny subject of solicitors’ fees and how employee advice is priced. More...
Amanda’s Story
Tell us a bit about your background, where did you grow up?
I grew up in Cardiff with my family and then from about the age of 11 we all moved to the Valleys. I had the typical Valleys childhood from then on; those who grew up there will know what I’m talking about. I am a very family orientated person, I always say friends and family first, and you could say that is my motto.
I would always take long breaks as a young adult. I’ve backpacked across Greece, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore. I even worked as a Silver Service waitress on a cruise ship and carried out some seasonal work in Guernsey behind a bar and a kiosk. So, you could say that I am well-travelled. More...
It’s less than one month until the Rugby World Cup kicks-off on 20th September. This will be an incredible 6 weeks for rugby fans (not so much for the die-hard football fans out there) to see the home nations battle it out against some world class teams and see who will come out on top.
We think it will be interesting to see how Wales fair in the World Cup after securing the 2019 Grand Slam and gaining the number 1 world ranking after beating England in their warm up match (17 August 2019).
The World Cup is being held in Japan, meaning there will be quite a big time difference. Many matches kick off at 8am or 11am GMT, both on the weekend and weekdays, with the final being held on Saturday 2nd November 2019, meaning there may be a few sore heads in work come Monday 4th November.
These mid-morning games mean there will be a clash for rugby fans who will be at work on those days. Therefore, it is important that you, the employer, are prepared for the Rugby World Cup and are aware of the work-related issues which could crop-up during the tournament. More...
Claudia’s Story
I first started studying law when I was in high school, and I always had a fascination with crime documentaries growing up, so I decided a degree in criminology was the best option for me.
While I was studying my degree, I realised that my main interests always came back to law so, after my degree, I completed the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), followed by the Postgraduate Degree in Legal Practice (LPC). I then secured a training contract at a local Cardiff firm and two years later I’ve just started my new position at Howells as a qualified Solicitor. More...
This month we are celebrating a milestone for our Bridgend office.
Just five years ago, we opened the office employing four members of staff and, in a relatively short period of time, the team has grown to 20. Our clients now benefit from a comprehensive range of personal and commercial legal services delivered by a formidable team of experts who are based in our Elm Court Office. More...
