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June 2020

Jonathan Walters elected Wales representative of the Employment Lawyers Association

Civitas Law congratulates Jonathan Walters having been elected, unopposed, as the Wales representative of the Employment Lawyers Association. Jonathan is amongst Wales leading employment lawyers. He is also the joint lead, along with Joanne Williams, of Civitas Law employment law team.

Bryan Thomas of Civitas Law involved in Wales first virtual civil trial

Bryan Thomas, the specialist personal Injury barrister at Civitas Law, Cardiff, was involved in what is believed to be Wales' first video link personal injury trial last week (liability only). The trial commenced at the Swansea County Court before HH Judge Vosper QC on 8th June 2020 and proceeded to judgment on 11th June 2020.

Review of Local Government misconduct arrangements, in which Owain Rhys James was instructed, published

Review of the Arrangements for Dealing with Alleged Misconduct of Senior Officers within Local Government in Wales published

 

Julie James MS, the Minister for Housing and Local Government, has today published the Review of the Arrangements for Dealing with Alleged Misconduct of Senior Officers within Local Government in Wales.

Richard Cole attends World Rugby Judicial Seminar

Richard Cole will be participating in a World Rugby Judicial Seminar on 1 July 2020, with delegates joining via Zoom from across the globe.  The seminar is chaired by Christopher Quinlan QC, World Rugby Judicial Panel Chairman.  Topics include recent case decisions, conducting disciplinary hearings via video platforms, and recent law changes.