On Saturday 14th September, Thompson Smith and Puxon had the pleasure of supporting one of the most heart-warming events of the year – the Brantham Teddy Bear Parachute Challenge –...
Recently, the issue of clinical negligence in limb reconstructive surgery has been making headlines, drawing attention to serious incidents that have led to significant harm. Such cases highlight the devastating...
Thompson Smith and Puxon are delighted to announce that Joanne Kelly today joins us as a Director in the firm’s Commercial Property team. This key appointment occurs during a period...
Leading Essex law firm, Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP) are pleased to announce that Ann Coutts today joins us as a Senior Associate in the firm’s award-nominated Wills & Estates team. This...
Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP) today welcomes Associate Chartered Legal Executive Claire Martin into its highly regarded Residential Property team. Based in TSP’s Clacton office, Claire is experienced in all aspects of...
A year ago, if someone had asked me what my favourite element of Business Development (BD) or networking was, I may have told you it was going home afterwards. The...
The UK property market is increasingly becoming a hotspot for fraud. Property fraud poses significant threats to buyers and sellers alike. Understanding these dangers is crucial for safeguarding investments and...
As many will know, when you are in the depths of motherhood the years seem to move at a rate faster than the speed of light. Before you know it...
Moving house can be an exciting yet challenging experience. Understanding the common pitfalls can help you navigate your move more smoothly. 1. Inefficient Communication Effective communication between all parties involved...
Thompson Smith and Puxon is pleased to announce that its Private Client team have been nominated as finalists at the Private Client Modern Law Awards. Recognised in the ‘Private Client...
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...
Solar farms are playing an increasing role in the broader renewable landscape as we move to ‘net zero by 2050’. This article attempts to share a little insight into a...
As part of our ‘Trainee Talks’ series, Kurtis Symons-Peck discusses the importance of feeling supported in your workplace; don’t forget to look beyond the work! Picture this: it’s the end...
We are delighted to share that Anisa Khan was awarded LawNet Trainee of the Year 2023/24 at the Annual Awards dinner and conference, held at the beautiful Celtic Manor Resort,...
Since the start of lockdown many workers have been working from home and recent studies suggest that some form of ‘working from home’ (WFH) flexibility is the preferred option for...
TSP’s Robert Ashworth and Aileen Hirst, who are both solicitors in the Wills and Estates team, joined Dream 100’s Murf (Jonathan Murphy) for his regular Ask the Expert feature to discuss what Probate...
A recent decision by the Court of Appeal in relation to a long-running family farming dispute has shone a spotlight on the importance for partnerships to have clear and appropriate...
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...
Inheritance challenges and disputed wills are soaring, but it’s not just the high profile, mega wealthy that are fuelling the action. Figures from the Ministry of Justice come against a...
As the UK continues to focus on environmental sustainability, one such regulation is reshaping the landscape for owners of commercial property. The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) brings compliance implications...
Many of us will have seen some of the brands we use advertising their Certified B Corporation (B Corp) status, from large multinationals such as Ben & Jerrys and Danone...
March is National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. This article explores some of the key aspects of cerebral palsy and what you can do if your child has cerebral palsy. Cerebral...
It is common for private limited companies to have a sole shareholder who is also the company’s sole director. But unfortunately, this can, following the director’s death cause problems for...
We are pleased to announce Fiona Gibson, Associate Solicitor at Thompson Smith and Puxon, is named a Fellow of the Agricultural Law Association. For nearly 50 years, the Agricultural Law...
Trainee Solicitor, Fiona Sturges discusses what made her choose to apply for a training contract as Thompson Smith and Puxon. One of the questions we are asked a lot as...
Richard Broadhead, Head of Residential Property at Thompson Smith and Puxon, gives an overview of what residential property searches cover and why they are so crucial. Buying a property is...
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 introduces a wide range of reforms to improve the accessibility and transparency of corporate information with Companies House. A key focus under...
Leading Essex law firm, Thompson Smith and Puxon are delighted to welcome specialist Corporate and Commercial Solicitor, Caroline Nicholls. With a rich background in corporate and commercial law, Caroline brings...
Richard Broadhead, Head of Residential Property at Thompson Smith and Puxon, explains when a Solicitor is and isn’t required for a property remortgage… There are a number of reasons why...
Award-Winning Trainee Solicitor, Anisa Khan, shares reflects on the first year of her Training Contract at Thompson Smith and Puxon and shares 12 practical tips that she has learned along...