It’s true that access to the civil courts and the Employment Tribunal has been curtailed in recent years and that the number of claims by staff against their employers has...
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...
The Eve Appeal, a UK national charity raising awareness and funding research into the five gynaecological cancers – womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval and vaginal – has this month launched its...
In 2017 figures published by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the Tendring District had the highest death rate in the UK at 15.5 per 1000 people, (source:...
On Saturday (4th May) 20 participants with disabilities took to the race track and completed the Wheeler Way Walk in aid of the charity Team Angus. The unique race which...
On Sunday 7th April Nicola Crisell, Business Development Manager at Thompson Smith and Puxon, took to the skies and conquered her fears, completing a skydive in aid of Team Angus....
What is a beneficiary? A Beneficiary is someone who receives an inheritance from a deceased person’s estate. If there is a Will, the Will sets out who will inherit the...
As Resolution members, all of the solicitors in our Family and Divorce Team understand the importance of putting children first during relationship breakdown. We support the guidance issued recently in...
On Sunday (7th April) the Clacton-based team at Thompson Smith and Puxon put on their walking shoes and took part in the Pier to Pier walk in aid of St...
Thompson Smith and Puxon Director and Corporate and Commercial solicitor Nick Mayles discusses the important points from the latest Benchmarking Report [Source], for 2017-18, released by the National Association of...
Coroners in England and Wales may be given new powers to investigate full term stillbirths as part of wider plans to help prevent future stillbirths and improve maternal care. The...
There are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA); one for property and financial affairs (LPA PFA) and one for health and welfare (LPA HW). Both are legally binding...
UK farms are frequently operated on the basis of a partnership structure, with family members joining the partnership as they become part of the business. However, commonly, either the agreement...
If a marriage or a civil partnership breaks down, each party has various financial and property claims that they might be able to make. In the absence of agreement, those...
Purchasing a new build property can be a great option; you can move straight in the day you collect your keys and there is little stress or fuss as everything...
17th April STOP PRESS: It is not too late to sign up for the Wheeler Way Walk! The event has now been opened up to younger participants. Participants 12 years...
According to the American writer, Richard Bach, true love stories never have endings. Whilst this is certainly the case for many couples, there are unfortunately an inevitable number of couples...
What do the following have in common? A managing director punches an employee at a drinking session in the early hours; a self-employed doctor sexually assaults a bank’s prospective employees...
With the prospect of a “No-Deal” Brexit on the horizon, there are a number of issues that a supplier or manufacturer should be considering and preparing for. Below are the...
Despite the increase in available Inheritance Tax (IHT) allowances, HM Revenue and Customs have announced that the payment of IHT has broken the £5billion barrier for the first time in...
Receiving a grievance from an employee is rarely welcome – dealing with it can soak up resources, cause disquiet among other employees and in some cases escalate into a dispute...
When you are purchasing a leasehold property you should be aware that ground rent and service charge are likely to apply on an annual basis throughout your ownership of the...
This business briefing explains what a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) is and highlights what the main advantages and disadvantages of a CVA are for a business. A CVA is a...
This business briefing explains what compulsory liquidation means for a creditor of a business that is in the process of being wound up by the court. Compulsory liquidation (or winding up...
Leading Essex Law firm Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jolyon Berry Ltd as a new partner in the firm. Employment Solicitor Jolyon, the...
The Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP) Residential Property team discuss mines and mineral rights and explains how they can affect your property purchase or ownership. The mines and minerals contained...
If you are considering selling part of your land or garden, which has become much more common in recent years, there are number of factors to consider as follows: Mortgage...
Selling a property can be quite a stressful time, and that’s before you even think about all of the packing to be done! There are a few things you can...
Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP) Solicitors was pleased to once again jointly sponsor the Colchester Forum Rotary Club’s fifth annual Junior Choir competition with Colchester McDonald’s. This year the competition...
Fiona Ashworth, Thompson Smith and Puxon Wills & Estates Team Leader, discusses gifting. With Christmas fast approaching I am sure many of you are thinking about making Christmas gifts, but...