Experience
Lowless Commercial provides advice and business support to more clients working in the tourism industry than any other law firm in West Wales.
We have worked with businesses in Pembrokeshire for over 100 years and understand the demands and difficulties that come with operating in such a seasonal market place.
We are here to give you peace of mind and give you more time to run your business.
Informed specialist advice is key to our approach. We focus on building relationships with our clients and gaining a real understanding of their businesses.
We are active members of Pembrokeshire Tourism and provide a program of seminars throughout the year to their members. For more information on Pembrokeshire Tourism please follow the link.
We are also members of the British Holiday and Holiday Parks Association. We keep fully abreast of all issues that are affecting the tourism industry so that we are best placed to provide you with excellent advice on the problems your business may face. Some specific areas of your business where we can provide valuable advice and support are:-
Employment
Our employment team offers tailored and specialist advice to business clients within the tourism industry.
The seasonable nature of the industry means that businesses often have a high turnover of staff. It is therefore vital that businesses comply with all changes in the Law as and when they happen and that you have immediate advice and support when dealing with any specific problems.
Our employment services include:-
- Employment policy and contract reviews
- A 24 hour, 365 day a year telephone support line
- Regular newsletters by post and/or email to keep you up to date with Employment Law developments
- Training for Directors and/or management teams
- Focused commercial advice and representations should you face an employment tribunal claim
- Insurance to provide cover for legal costs and any compensation payable following receipt of a tribunal claim
Health and Safety
The Law relating to health and safety at work places a considerable burden on businesses both in relation to paperwork and the stress and worry of complying with changes in the Law. We are here to help. We have an experienced team who can respond to the needs of your business immediately and provide up to date and practical advice where and when you need it.
Services:-
- Review of health and safety policies and procedures including health and safety manuals and risk assessments
- Liaising with the Health & Safety Executive and any other Statutory bodies when required
- 24 hour, 365 days a year health and safety response helpline to advise and respond to any health and safety incident or query
- Training for Directors and managers
Selling or Buying a Business
We have acted in the sale and purchase of hundreds of hotels and caravan parks over the years and fully understand the specific issues that arise when buying or selling businesses within Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
We will provide advice on how to prepare your business for sale in order to maximise the sale price. We can also advise you on the important issues to consider and investigate when purchasing a business in the tourism industry.
Licensing
Any business that operates in the entertainment and leisure industry needs to ensure that it has the correct licences in place. Our licensing team can assist you with all of your licensing requirements from routine to more complex matters.
Our licensing services include:-
- Applications for liquor licences, public entertainment licences and betting and gaming licences
- Ongoing operational issues including training
- Regular updates on changes in licensing Legislation
As well as the above services that particularly affect the tourism industry, we also provide the following services:-
- Partnership and Company Law
- Contract drafting
- Commercial Litigation
- Debt management and recovery
- Insolvency matters
