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Monthly Archives: March 2013

Mar 28 2013

Paris in spring and a special run for charity

Posted in Sponsorship Article Author sara-plant Written by
Paris Marathon Andrew Downie Sponsership

On the 7th April Swansea business man Andrew Downie will compete in this year’s Paris Marathon as part of a fundraising drive for cancer charity CISS.

The charity is a dedicated information and support service to those suffering with cancer in South West Wales.

“Almost everyone has been affected by cancer be it personally, or through a friend or family member and the emotional support and factual information is often over looked.

When I heard the news that I’d secured a place in the Paris Marathon I knew I wanted to assist CISS with their fundraising and with the event being entirely self-funded, every penny of the money raised goes straight to the charity,” said Andrew.

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Mar 28 2013

Soaring eagles at leading city law firm

Posted in Company & Commercial Article Author peter-lynn Written by
Partners Del Cudd, Jen Finch & Chris Tymanoskwi

Legal services in Swansea have received a major boost with the announcement of three significant appointments.

Leading Swansea law firm Peter Lynn and Partners have created three new partners in what can be seen as yet another dramatic expansion in the operation.

Solicitors Del Cudd, Jen Finch and Chris Tymanowski have all been promoted within PL&P which has branches across south Wales in Swansea, Mumbles, Morriston, Pontardawe and Penarth.

“We are delighted to announce these appointments,” said senior partner Peter Lynn.

“Del is a hugely experienced solicitor who will continue leading litigation in our SA1 office.

This is a great opportunity for Jen, who…

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Mar 25 2013

Women’s cricket flying high in Dubai

Posted in Sponsorship Article Author jen-finch Written by
woman cricket sponsership

The Wales Women’s Under-19s cricket team have recently returned from a successful competition in Dubai, flying the flag for Welsh Cricket.

The 14-strong squad, coached by former Glamorgan all rounder John Derrick, returned from the Middle East having finished fourth in the eight-team Women’s Arch Trophy.

Wales completed memorable victories over Lancashire and Scotland and since returning from Dubai batsman Gwenan Davies has been selected for the England Women’s Development Programme U19 squad on the back of her performances.

Gwenan and the team’s displays in Dubai were boosted by the sponsorship they received from one of Swansea’s leading law firms, Peter Lynn…

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Mar 21 2013

Parental Leave Extension

Posted in Divorce & Family, Employment Article Author stuart-atherton Written by

March 8th this year saw the implementation of the extension of an employee’s right to request unpaid parental leave which will now be extended by a further 5 weeks per child.

An employee is entitled to take parental leave from 13 weeks to 18 weeks as from today. The changes have been quietly introduced via subordinate legislation and entitle a parent or adopting parent to take up to 18 weeks of unpaid leave for each child which can be taken up to the child 5th birthday (or 18th birthday in respect of adoptions after 1999 or disabled child).

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Mar 14 2013

Interest Rate Swop Products

Posted in Company & Commercial Article Author chris-tymanowski Written by

A recent Financial Services Authority report has found that 90% of interest rate swap products sold by banks to businesses were in breach of regulatory requirements. Is your business facing a large close out cost to get out of a swap product? Call Chris Tymanowski for further advice.

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Mar 8 2013

Is Britain Still the Divorce Capital of the World?

Posted in Divorce & Family Article Author sara-plant Written by

Following the judgment of the Landmark case of 2000 White –v- White, there was a general perception that English Law is more generous to spouses than they are elsewhere.

However, the recent case of oil trader Michael Prest and his wife Yazmin may strip Britain of this title.

The case involved Judges powers to make orders against companies assets and it appeared that there is a conflict as to whether treating companies as separate legal entities would now be the norm where as previously, the Family Courts have allowed company assets to be stripped in divorce cases.

If you are concerned regarding…

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