This talk was beneficial to our Chinese community which runs takeaways, business, and private lettings. Business owners and those who intend to start a business that involves the exchange of contracts would find the content of the talk useful. 

The solicitor explained in great detail on the following topic:

1. Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) 
2. Planning Permission & Building Regulation Approval
3. Leasehold 
4. Restraint of Trade
5. Termination of Utility Contracts 

The participants were advised how to avoid making mistakes so that they would not be fined for breach of contract or breaking the law that normally comes with substantial costs. Adding to that, be cautious in signing any form of contract without fully understanding the terms and conditions. During the Q & A, questions were raised and one asked whether we can exchange contracts without solicitors employed. The answer is a big NO. It is because the risk is too huge to take.         

A big thank you to Ms Leung for her time doing legal talks for the members of the Chinese In Wales Association voluntarily. 

We have this session recorded for the benefit of people who missed it and you can view it at any time on the CIWA Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/637OoiGyFBY

法律讲座 – 商店&物业

本次讲座内容丰富，非常适用于做生意的华人以及准备要做生意买卖的人士。梁律师给大家详细地解释了以下几点：

1. 能源绩效证书
2. 规划许可和建组法规批准
3. 租赁
4. 限制贸易（竞业禁止）
5. 终止设施合约（水/电/煤/垃圾）

梁律师教大家该注意的事项，如何避免触犯条例以及保护自己不蒙受亏损。当下严重的通膨和生活费高涨已经让我们华人生活吃紧，加上糊里糊涂签下合同而遭受巨额损失就真的是雪上加霜了。有人提问，”为了方便省事，是否可以不用律师，私下签署买卖合同？”，梁律师奉劝大家说，这个方便可能要附上严重的代价，请三思！

我们感谢梁永馨律师志愿性地花时间给威尔士华人协会的会员做这个有意思的讲座。如果您错过了，可以到华协的Youtube 频道观赏并获取相关的资料  : https://youtu.be/637OoiGyFBY