Kriti Sherchan from our commercial property team gives the lowdown on easements by prescription, rights by practice and the potential problems that can arise. It is often the case that,...
To mark International Women’s Day on the 8th March 2023 we are sharing a feature on TSP’s Head of Corporate and Commercial, Mary Anne Fedeyko in March’s edition of Absolutely...
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)...
Director Hasina Choudhury from our Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury team talks about when and how you can make a claim for clinical negligence. When you seek medical treatment from...
Head of Residential Property Richard Broadhead offers advice for those planning to put their house on the market this Spring. Springtime is fast approaching and it is this time of...
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 –...
Thompson Smith and Puxon recently celebrated 10 years at their beautiful offices at Stable 6 in Colchester. Staff past and present, as well as friends, contacts and neighbours of the...
It is the buyer’s responsibility to insure the property being purchased from the date of exchange of contracts. It will also be a requirement of your mortgage company, if you...
Thompson Smith and Puxon are pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Latham as a Senior Associate Solicitor joining the Dispute Resolution team. Based in our Colchester office, Katie advises...
In the newly released 2023 Legal 500 results, we were delighted to be ranked across 7 practice areas with 18 of our lawyers highlighted for their standout contribution to their...
On 21 March 2022, the Information Commissioner’s Office (‘ICO’) brought into force the International Data Transfer Agreement (‘IDTA’) and UK Addendum (‘Addendum’). These documents replace the current standard contract clauses...
Organised by the Alzheimer’s Society, Dementia Action Week (DAW) is an annual event aimed at bringing communities and organisations together to improve the lives of people living with dementia. This...
Associate Solicitor Laura-Pauline Adcock-Jones from the Dispute Resolution Team at Thompson Smith and Puxon, considers impending new legislation to tackle the disappearing high street. With very few exceptions, high streets...
Essex based law firm, Thompson Smith and Puxon, have appointed Andrew Breckenridge as a Director joining their expanding Dispute Resolution team. Based in their Colchester office, Andrew advises both individual...
Thompson Smith and Puxon is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Breckenridge as a Director joining the Dispute Resolution team. Based in our Colchester office, Andrew advises both individual and business clients on...
Under the latest reforms proposed in the Corporate Transparency and Register Reform White Paper, the role of Companies House will take on greater significance, and there will be available to...
Fire & Re-Hire is not new (it’s not really even a thing but ‘Dismiss & Re-Hire’ does not rhyme). Dismissals are lawful if they are for certain, specific reasons. An...
From the 6th April 2022 the law will be changing to move to a no-fault divorce procedure. In order to take the heat out of a divorce suit, fault or...
Possession proceedings are changing again for private landlords. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began the Government has changed the notice period for private landlords obtaining possession proceedings multiple times. This has...
Since the tragedy of Grenfell in 2017, many leasehold property owners have found themselves in the impossible position of being unable to sell their leasehold property and facing escalating service...
Congratulations to Anisa Khan, Court of Protection Paralegal, in our Wills and Estates team who successfully climbed Mount Snowdon earlier this month. Anisa took on the challenge to raise vital...
The Alamo Group Europe Ltd, the European arm of Alamo Group Inc, has acquired Stowmarket based Timberwolf Limited (Timberwolf), who manufacture and sell a broad range of commercial wood chippers...
The Directors and Staff of Thompson Smith and Puxon wish all our clients and contacts the very best for Christmas and the New Year. Our offices will be closed from...
Professionals working with the elderly and vulnerable are raising concerns over future safeguarding following a dramatic fall in the number of lasting powers of attorneys registered during the coronavirus pandemic....
If you have decided to separate from your partner, there are certain practicalities that you will need to work out together. Even if you are unsure if you will divorce...
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...
The world converged on Glasgow recently to discuss climate change and the various pledges being made in order to protect the planet. Whilst the environment clearly affects us all, what...
A recent decision handed down by the Court of Appeal has some interesting ramifications for potential Claimants bringing a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975...
On Sunday 10th October Emma Cherry, Legal Secretary in the Wills and Estates team at Thompson Smith and Puxon, put on her walking shoes and took part in the Memory...