A £165m reminder to directors on the importance of getting accounts filed on time has been flagged in the latest report from Companies House, the UK register of companies. Every...
Many of us have some sort of affiliation with an amateur sports club, whether as a member, player, parent, helper or supporter. Some may even be even further committed and...
A Company’s constitution consists of its articles of association and, where there is more than one shareholder, a shareholders’ agreement. These documents set out the rules governing the affairs of...
The continued focus on economic crime and transparency The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (the “Act“) follows in the footsteps of the recent Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement)...
Fiona Gibson from TSP’s commercial property team talks about the latest measures and what commercial landlords need to do. Most landlords will have heard of the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard...
Head of Employment Jolyon Berry talks about capability and conduct processes, what the difference is and how best to handle them. Here’s how to mess up the capability process –...
Earlier this year, Sir Geoffrey Vos, Master of the Rolls, said “Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) should really be renamed as “Dispute Resolution” since it is not alternative at all.” Following...
October will see a major milestone in notice periods for residential tenancies where landlords are seeking possession, as they revert to pre-pandemic requirements. But with fears of a tough winter, as...
When it comes to starting a business, one of the most challenging but interesting tasks you must carry out is finding the right name. However, many people do not realise...
New chancellor promises to support individuals and business as country tackles coronavirus threat. Business rate cuts, cash grants for small enterprises and support for both employees and employers on sick...
In a recent unreported case (Ramdhean -v- Agedo (1) The Forum Dental Practice Limited (2) [2020]), the Court held, at first instance, that a dental practice: owes a duty of care...
The last thing that anyone expected was that high street giant Debenhams could shut its doors on so many of its stores, problems at Mothercare have followed. It does go...
When considering succession planning, one of the risks that modern, well-established, diversified, farming businesses would do well to consider is the risk from ‘the young farmers’ broken relationship or divorce....
More and more we see cases of farms (which have often increased dramatically in value over the years) being run by a partnership without any written partnership agreement, or on...
Do you adopt or incorporate Incoterms in any of your contracts for sale or purchase of goods? Or do any of your trading parties’ terms and conditions refer to Incoterms? If...
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that overall rates of divorce have reduced, falling to their lowest level since the 1970s. However, relationship breakdowns continue...
What should you do if you receive notice of a winding up petition against your company? The main advice is do not ignore it!! The consequences of receiving such a...
Given the current unpredictability of the economy due to, not least in part, political considerations and generally difficult trading conditions, companies may find themselves facing cash flow issues or worrying...
This business briefing highlights some practical steps that a business can take to reduce the risk of adverse weather affecting an employee’s travel to work. There are many reasons why employees...
Christmas brings a round of festive celebrations with drinks, dinners and bottles of wine shared between customers and suppliers, but whether giving or receiving, businesses need to keep up with...
Family disputes can be difficult to deal with at the best of times, but what if there is a business involved? There are a number of ways families can manage...
Threatening a winding-up petition as a means of collecting a debt from a corporate debtor is a powerful tool but carries with it many risks. The mere threat of a...
With continued recommendations in nine practice areas, the Legal 500 has once again recognised and confirmed Thompson Smith and Puxon’s (TSP) ongoing commitment to “outstanding” and “impressive” service delivery. Four...
The Employment Tribunal frequently finds employers liable for discriminatory actions (including harassment and victimisation) carried out by a member of its staff. In this article, Jolyon Berry, Employment Law solicitor...
You receive notice of someone’s resignation from your employment. But what do you do next? It is likely that you will be surprised or even unprepared for this so there...
Some sectors like healthcare and construction rely on a ready supply of temporary staff, and it is a rare business that does not need to use agency workers from time...
We are now one year into the new, tougher data protection regime under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Jolyon Berry, employment law expert with Thompson Smith and Puxon in...
Two very recent judgments in the Employment Tribunal are a salient reminder for Employers that they cannot take short cuts with investigations. Both cases echo what has been said by...
For the shareholding directors of many privately-owned companies, the end-game is focused on selling up before moving on to new ventures or sometimes retirement. But many owners under-estimate the time...
June is Pride month when the LGBTQ+ community celebrates with a series of events! It’s a joyful and fun time, but it’s also a protest – there are still battles...