Jeremy Symes, Head of Debt Collection and Recovery at Bowden Jones Solicitors, gives his thoughts on eliminating the stigma associated with debt recovery specialists, advising on changes made to the industry and explaining the likely steps businesses need to consider. The popular perception of forceful, aggressive collectors knocking on doors and threatening debtors with baseball bats is very much a…
Stephen Jones, MD of Bowden Jones Cyber gives Business News Wales an insight into the Cyber Security Industry. He gives advice on what Welsh businesses could be doing to help protect themselves from cyber crime. Can you give our readers a little background into yourself and your role within Bowden Jones’ Cyber Law division? I am the MD and Martyn…
For many small businesses, debt recovery can be a source of great frustration. However, there are simple measures that can be put in place to ensure unpaid recoveries are kept to a minimum. Please take on board the following advice: Being prepared Sending out your invoices early and chasing payment should help keep finances healthy. Having a process in place…
As a small company grows the human side of the business can get forgotten amongst a desire to sell more and grow profits. However, the people within a business are a vital aspect of development and success. A well thought out HR agenda can be the difference between building a great team or a defective team which translates into the…
We are delighted to announce that Bowden Jones Solicitors has been named as one of the finalists within the Legal/Financial category at the Cardiff Life Awards 2017. The winner will be announced this evening (Thursday 16th March 2017). We are extremely honoured to be named as finalists for this prestigious award. Please keep checking our social media accounts for live…
Let’s face it, contractual disputes happen. Even in the best of relationships, where the intentions are true and everything is rosy, the proverbial can sometimes end up hitting the fan. By following these simple tips you can look to avoid subsequent contractual disputes: Spell out your intentions – in writing A written contract is arguably the best protection against legal…
Bowden Jones Solicitors, experts in Criminal Defence, were delighted to host a meeting at the House of Commons on 31st January to support the launch of the Open Justice Charter. The guest speaker was Dean Strang, the US Attorney and who with Jerry Butting were the lawyers of the hit Netflix documentary, Making a Murderer, which has captivated audiences worldwide and…
The government-backed Cyber-Retraining Academy has chosen its first cohort of 55 talented amateurs following a nationwide search. The students have begun an intensive 10 week course to learn in-demand cyber-skills as part of a government drive to help businesses defend themselves against the growing cyber-threat. The students will start by learning computing and security fundamentals, which will be followed by…
Following the launch of the Cyber Retraining Academy, Stephen Jones, UK MD at SANS Institute, argues that, if we are to provide an immediate resolution to the cyber security skills gap, recruiters must prioritise psychometric testing and high-speed training over ‘career experience’ In outlining its ‘National Cyber Security Strategy’ last week, the Government issued a stark warning that the cyber…
Solicitors have been backed as the best option to ensure that wishes written into wills are met. In a survey by Will Aid, a partnership between the legal profession and top charities, 62% of respondents said they prefer to use a solicitor to manage their will. Peter de Vena Franks, campaign director, said Will Aid was hoping to continue to…