Landlords who have not responded to legislation introduced last year to protect tenants in multiple occupancy properties are facing massive fines. The latest involved a property in Lincoln, where landlord...
Thompson Smith and Puxon is delighted to be registered as a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise to ensure that those who serve...
The Legal 500 has once again recognised and confirmed Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP) and its on-going commitment to client service and effective communication with continued recommendations in nine practice...
Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP) is pleased to announce a new addition to the Dispute Resolution team, Solicitor Laura-Pauline Adcock-Jones. Laura-Pauline advises both commercial and private clients on a wide...
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...
At the weekend (14th– 15th September) the Thompson Smith and Puxon Dispute Resolution team took to the water and successfully completed the Sudbury to the Sea event! The annual event,...
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...
If you’re a parent, you’ll be familiar with how long it takes to get your children ready to leave the house. Whether it’s setting up the pram for the baby,...
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...
For years, the worry of cancer was one of the UK’s biggest health concerns. Now, another devastating disease has taken its place at the top of the list of diagnoses...
Though it may be tempting to delay making a will until a later date, it’s essential if you want to ensure your estate is distributed among your beneficiaries without complications....
Our final journey is one we all make alone, but it is up to every individual to make sure that those left behind are fully aware of their last wishes....
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...
With the summer holidays fast approaching, many families will be planning a holiday with their children, whether it is a staycation in England and Wales, or a trip further afield...
The annual Teddy Bear Parachute Challenge took place at St Michael’s Church Brantham on Saturday 29 June 2019. The weather was lovely once again and this encouraged 85 brave bears,...
The 12th Annual Charity Quiz jointly hosted by Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP), TC Group (formerly Jamesons) and Barclays was held on Wednesday 26 June at Frinton Golf Club. In...
How well do you know your neighbours? We jealously guard our domain, carefully marking out our borders and ensuring that nobody encroaches on our ‘personal space’. Boundary disputes between neighbours...
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...
A family break up can be a very stressful and upsetting experience. This is particularly true if there are children involved and /or the separation is not amicable. It is...
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...
Alternative Dispute Resolution – or ADR is often referred to in the course of seeking to resolve disputes. There are various forms of ADR but the aim, with all forms,...
Copyright breaches can be expensive headaches for individuals and business alike. It can be very easy to infringe copyright and can often be unconscious or innocent. Whether a business is...
While it is easy to say who the birth mother of a child is, it is really only a DNA test that can categorically prove paternity. If you are in...
During the last 90 years, the Land Registry has been compiling a central register of property and land in England and Wales. It is now compulsory to register with the...
The Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP) Wills and Estates team, discuss appointing guardians for your children in your Will. A legal guardian is a person appointed in your Will to...
This year’s annual Teddy Bear Parachute Jump in aid of St Michael’s Church Brantham (CO11 1PZ) will take place on Saturday 29 June 2019 in the church grounds. Registration for...
The news that no-fault divorce is likely to become law has been welcomed, but while the legislation waits for its place in the parliamentary calendar, where one or both parties...
The Suffolk Show returns this year on Wednesday 29th May and Thursday 30th May at Trinity Park in Ipswich. As Suffolk’s largest two-day visitor experience, the Show is a unique...