🔴 We are pleased to of strengthened our real estate finance offering with the appointment of David Marshall as Partner and Head of Real Estate Finance. 🔗 Read more here: bit.ly/4nsUXrf

🏦 Following a highly competitive tender process, we have successfully retained our place on the Metro Bank Legal Panel, continuing a relationship that has spanned more than 13 years. 🔗 Find out more on the team: bit.ly/4txACT9

🔴 Brain injuries are not always immediately obvious. What seemed like a minor collision for our client Alan, 68, led to a hidden brain injury. 🔗 Read his story: bit.ly/4cJbTWL

We’ve taken an exciting step in expanding our London office with the acquisition of specialist firm Howat Avraam, strengthening our corporate, employment and disputes capabilities. 🔗 Read the full story here: bit.ly/4tLa81m

📉 Property investments offering fixed returns and buyback options can be appealing, but they often involve complex structures that are not always fully explained. ✍️ Neil Stockdale outlines the key warning signs of a mis-sold property investment. 🔗 bit.ly/4dzdWO3

🏘️ SuDS are essential to resilient, high-quality development. Yet delivery still presents challenges. Our latest whitepapers set out practical solutions and recommendations for policymakers, developers and housing associations. 📃 🔗 Read the findings: bit.ly/4bH6YVV

🏗️ The High Court’s decision in Eiger Funding (PCC) Limited v Ridge provides new guidance on the scope of a monitoring surveyor’s duty and the limits of recoverable loss. ✍️ Matthew Stevens, Partner and Head of Construction, looks at the case. 🔗 bit.ly/3O114Wq

🌍 Our Planet Group have been busy taking part in the Great British Spring Clean, with litter-picking sessions held in Cardiff and Manchester this week. We’re proud to support initiatives that make a positive difference in our communities. Thank you to everyone involved! 🌟

📈 The gender pension gap in the UK remains one of the most significant long-term financial inequalities affecting women. ✍️ Jason Lloyd, Independent Financial Adviser in our IFA team, explores why this gap exists, steps to take, and an example. 🔗 bit.ly/4uNccXm

📝 What does the law in England and Wales actually prioritise when deciding parenting arrangements? Victoria Cannon, Partner and Head of our Family Law team, explains how courts approach decisions about children and what really matters in practice. 🔗 bit.ly/4qIbPu2

🏉 Last week we welcomed guests to our Annual Rugby Lunch at The Parkgate Hotel, raising funds for our charity partner Velindre Cancer Service. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported such an important cause. We look forward to sharing the final fundraising total soon!

🗣️ This morning, we welcomed senior leaders and trustees from across the charity and not for profit sector for a breakfast discussion focused on financial resilience and income diversification. ✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us. ✨

🙌 We are proud to be supporting Wales Week / London again this year! 🔗 Explore the full list of events and get involved here: bit.ly/3WbKVOW ✨ Look forward to catching up with everyone later this month! ✨

📝 The Welsh Government’s announcement of additional business rates relief for the hospitality sector is an important intervention for businesses facing cost pressures. ✍️ Gerallt Jones, Partner, looks at the what this means and why it matters. 🔗 bit.ly/4coxp34

🏢 The Welsh Government has published new regulations marking the next major step in building safety reform in Wales. ✍️ Matthew Stevens, Partner, explains what the changes mean in practice and how the Welsh approach compares with England. 🔗 bit.ly/4kaNCLr

✍️ Applications for our Summer Placement Scheme are now open and will close at the end of January. We know the application process can feel competitive, so our recruitment team has shared their top tips to help you make your application stand out. 🔗 bit.ly/4qGroDG

🎓 Ready to discover a career in law? We’re pleased to invite you to our upcoming open days over the next couple of months. 📍 Cardiff Office 📆 5 November 2025 🕙 10:30 – 12:30 📍 London Office 📆 3 December 2025 🕙 10:00 – 12:00 🔗 Sign up here: bit.ly/4nrGFp9

Drones are now a staple of TV production, offering everything from sweeping landscapes to dynamic crowd shots. ✍️ Ilan Wyn Jones, Associate in our Media & Entertainment team, explains the regulations, what to consider and the steps to stay compliant. 🔗 bit.ly/4nOSO8E

🏘️ Our Housing Week offers a series of webinars, events, videos and blogs exploring the key challenges and opportunities shaping the housing sector. From 10 to 14 November, join us as we shine a spotlight on the future of housing. 🔗 bit.ly/471sP51

🖥️ We are pleased to announce that Rupert Poole, our Chief Technology Officer, has been included in the AI 100 UK List 2025, curated by Digital Leaders. 🔗 Read more here: bit.ly/3KgYYzA

The new Black Maternity Experiences Report shows Black women in the UK are: 🔹 2.27x more likely to die during or after pregnancy 🔹 Still facing discrimination and unsafe care Adele Wilde looks at the impact this has. 🔗 Read more here: bit.ly/4pDlbbb

🏅 The UK Supreme Court recently delivered a unanimous judgment in Iconix Luxembourg Holdings SARL v Dream Pairs Europe Inc ([2025] UKSC 25). ✍️ Tracey Singlehurst-Ward explores the judgment, what has changed, and what can be learnt. 🔗 bit.ly/480SX3X

🏗️ Join us later this month for our next ‘Construction law update’ webinar. 📆 Date: 23 September 2025 🕙 Time: 09:30 – 10:30 💰 Cost: Free 📍 Location: Zoom (online) Sign up here 🔗 www.hughjames.com/events/const...

⚽ We are delighted to have advised OffPitch Sports International Limited, a new sports start-up, on securing its first round of investment funding. 🔗 Read more here: www.hughjames.com/blog/offpitc...

🙌 We are proud to welcome 21 new trainee solicitors to our Cardiff HQ. They will be based across our Cardiff, London and Manchester offices, ✨ We can’t wait to see the skills they develop and the impact they’ll have on the future of the firm. Welcome aboard! ✨

✨ We’re delighted to share that our Family Law team has been shortlisted as Finalists for the LexisNexis Family Law Awards 2025, Family Law Team of the Year (Regional). 👏 Congratulations to all the other finalists! 👏

⚽ While club takeovers often make headlines, some of the most exciting opportunities in UK sport are emerging beyond the pitch. ✍️ Mark Loosemore, Partner and Head of Sport, highlights the adjacent markets attracting strategic and financial capital. 🔗https://bit.ly/4fXpJ83

🏘️ Natural Resources Wales has issued interim advice following updated assessments of Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas. Alex Madden explores the new legal obligations on Local Planning Authorities and what this means. 🔗 bit.ly/4lTlFH7

⛵ We were delighted once again to host a fantastic day at Cowes Week, welcoming guests from across the charity and legal sectors to enjoy the world-famous regatta. ✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us. We look forward to welcoming you again next year. ✨

📝 What is a deathbed gift? ✍️ Emily Welch, Solicitor in our London-based Private Wealth Disputes team, examines deathbed gifts through the lens of a recent case. 🔗 Read more here: bit.ly/46PhZCx

🏏 We’re proud to have advised Glamorgan County Cricket Club on its acquisition of a 50% stake in Welsh Fire. This investment marks a major evolution in the tournament, as the England and Wales Cricket Board welcomes a new wave of team partners. 🔗 bit.ly/4fkbVEb

✍️ Eleanor Evans, Head of Trusts and Estates Administration, outlines the key takeaways from the recently published a policy paper and draft Finance Bill legislation and explains what these changes could mean ahead of their introduction in April 2027. 🔗 bit.ly/4og04et

How can you protect your will from being challenged? ✍️ Roman Kubiak TEP, Partner and Head of our Private Wealth Disputes team, shares practical advice on how you can protect your will and reduce the risk of disputes. 🔗 Read more here: bit.ly/4mqlpQx

Predatory marriage involves someone exploiting a vulnerable person for personal or financial gain through marriage. ✍️ Emily Thurgood, Solicitor in our Private Wealth Disputes team, explores the risks and what you can do. 🔗 Read more here: bit.ly/4kSywZw

🏉 With the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour well underway, the headlines have not been confined to just the rugby pitch. James Harris from Dispute Resolution team, looks at the cross-border disputes between the British Lions and Rugby Australia. 🔗 bit.ly/4lD7W84

✍️ Our team contributed to the 4th Edition of the APIL Clinical Negligence book. This prestigious publication provides a comprehensive guide to running a clinical negligence claim. It also includes a chapter about managing compensation awards via the Court of Protection.

🏘️ We’re proud to have been appointed by Hedyn to provide specialist legal services in Housing Management, Anti-Social Behaviour, and Disrepair Claims. Our dedicated team will support Hedyn’s commitment to building connected communities across Wales. 🔗 bit.ly/3GLksDb

🚗 In January 2022, significant updates were introduced to the Highway Code. ✍️ Louise Gardner, Senior Associate in the Serious Injuries Team, reflects on these updates and seeks to understand whether public awareness of the changes has increased. 🔗 bit.ly/45VwSmd

We’re proud to announce that Pauline Roberts, Senior Associate in our Specialist Claims team, has been appointed Vice President of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). ✨ Congratulations Pauline! ✨

🏦 We are proud to have advised Metro Bank PLC on a £30 million working capital facility to Keltbray Group. The transaction was led by Dominic Marshall, Partner in our Banking and Finance team, supported by Solicitors Olivia Evans and Bradley Walker. 🔗 bit.ly/44Aci8w

🔵 We proudly support Action Mesothelioma Day. 🔵 Earlier this week, our Asbestos Litigation team completed their own Blue Light Walk. ✍️ To mark the day, Richard Green, Head of our Asbestos Litigation team, spoke to a client who has been affected. 🔗 bit.ly/3I9lU2J

🚉 We were pleased to host a Transport Roundtable alongside Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid yesterday. ✨ Thank you to everyone who came along and shared their insights! ✨

🎊 A huge congratulations to our colleagues who took part in Long Course Weekend Wales over the weekend! 🏃 We're so proud of everyone who swam, ran and cycled, especially in the heat. 🎖️ Well done to everyone! 🎖️

🎉 Celebrating 65 Years! 🎉 As part of the celebrations, we have launched a special heritage video series that spotlights the people and culture that have shaped our journey. This week, we are focusing on our culture. 🔗 Find out more: youtu.be/X9TSeuLWKz4

🎓 Earlier this month, we welcomed our Summer Placement students to our Cardiff office. We've had over 20 years of success running the scheme. It offers a taste of life here and is an excellent route to gaining a training contract with us. 🔗 bit.ly/3SofOhT

🙌 We're proud to share that Victoria Cannon, Partner and Head of our Family Law team, has been recognised in the 2025 Spear’s Family Law Index. 🔗 Read more here: bit.ly/4nCHFs3

🎉 We are celebrating 65 years this month! 🎉 Marking our transformation from a high street practice in South Wales to a leading full-service UK firm with over 700 employees across Cardiff, London, Manchester, and the South Coast. 🔗 Read more here: bit.ly/40jn6Xe

🏳️‍🌈 Together in Pride 🏳️‍⚧️ What an incredible weekend celebrating the LGTBQIA+ community in Wales with Pride Cymru! We would like to extend a massive thank you to everyone involved in making the event a fantastic success, as well as to everyone from NatWest who joined us!

🏘️ Earlier this month, we hosted senior voices from housing, energy, finance & legal to tackle a key challenge: scalable decarbonisation in UK housing. Partner Caroline O’Flaherty shares insights, practical solutions and what’s next. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4jV0jZ2

🛣️ Proud to host the 'Road to Geneva' event yesterday. A morning of energy, purpose and powerful voices across law, sport, tech & more. 👏 Thanks to Bernie Davies for her leadership. Next stop: the UN Summit, where Partner Gwen Morgan-Evans will represent us.