Thompson Smith and Puxon is pleased to announce the appointment of Hasina Choudhury as a Senior Associate Solicitor joining the Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury team. Hasina advises clients on...
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...
Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP) are pleased to report continued recommendations in seven practice areas in the Legal 500 rankings. Once again, directors Mary Anne Fedeyko, Fiona Ashworth and Jolyon...
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...
Thompson Smith and Puxon is pleased to announce the appointment of Anisa Khan as Court of Protection Paralegal. Anisa is the main contact for the day to day administration of...
The easing of travel restrictions is posing an unexpected headache for employers. Never before has it been easier for a worker to become fully mobile and work from anywhere. However,...
Thompson Smith and Puxon is pleased to announce the appointment of Helen Geldart as a Solicitor joining the expanding Wills and Estates team. Helen advises clients on a range of...
On 16 June 2021 The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government announced a further extension to the protections available to commercial tenants who are struggling with rent arrears, because...
When someone you love has passed away, the last thing you might be thinking about is debt. However, there are many misconceptions about debt and inheritance, and it is essential...
Internet shopping may have boomed during lockdown, but many people have spent less than usual while forced to stay home, and those with spare money have an opportunity to make...
On 4 June 2021, the Lord Chancellor spoke at the Law Society, where he reflected on the justice system’s response to the pandemic and outlined the Ministry of Justice’s post-pandemic...
Warranties and Claims Warranties are statements from sellers to buyers in relation to the assets and liabilities of a business which, if untrue or inaccurate, could allow a claim against...
Organised by the Alzheimer’s Society, Dementia Action Week (DAW) is an annual event aimed at bringing communities and organisations together to take action to improve the lives of people living...
This year, the Dying Matters Awareness Week campaign encourages us to start the conversation around making plans to deal with death, bereavement and grief, and asks us to think about...
Since 1 April 2021 different SDLT rates apply to non-UK residents purchasing both freehold and leasehold property. The surcharge applies to all ‘non-resident transactions’, even if you intend to live...
To some, pre-pack disposals of a company’s assets and business (Pre-packs) is a useful procedure in the fight to avoid insolvent liquidations, rescue distressed companies, save jobs and protect creditors’...
On Friday 30 April Jolyon Berry, Solicitor and head of the Employment team at Thompson Smith and Puxon, will be marking his 50th birthday with something different from the usual...
The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to dominate just about every aspect of our private and business lives. This is especially the case for the commercial property sector. Home Working In...
Under a child maintenance arrangement, child maintenance is usually paid by the parent who does not have day-to-day care of the child or does not usually live with the child....
Millions of couples across the UK are choosing to forego marriage and live as cohabitees. However, without proper estate planning, they could be putting their finances at risk. Unlike their...
What happens to my Spanish Assets following Brexit? Will I have to pay more Inheritance Tax? The United Kingdom officially left the European Union (EU) on 31st January 2020, but...
HMRC have recently announced that there is a delay in the upgrade for the Trusts Registration Service (TRS) to allow non-taxable trusts to register. The extension to the requirement to...
Nearly a year on from the first National Lockdown, individuals are still experiencing problems with making decisions for their loved ones if they have lost mental capacity, even temporarily, hence...
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...
Following the announcement on 22 February 2021, there finally seems to be some light at the end of the tunnel. The government have taken many steps to assist us through...
While many workplaces continue to be affected by the coronavirus pandemic, employment law and the Acas Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures still apply. If you are facing...
A complex court case over conflicting dispute resolution provisions has highlighted a simple, but vital, takeaway on the importance of ensuring your registered office is attended or checked for post,...
Separation is never easy, but if you and your former partner own property together, the situation can be even more complicated. If you have been living with a partner, but...
Throughout January Rebecca Stone, Professional Support Paralegal in the Thompson Smith and Puxon Residential Property team, has been clocking up the miles as she supports Move for Mind. Move for Mind is...
The 18- 22 January 2021 is Family Mediation Week which is supported by the Family Mediation Council and Resolution. Family Mediation Week aims to raise awareness of Mediation and how it can help separating...