On 14 March 2016, the Prime Minister announced national minimum wage increases to take effect on 1 October. The government has fully accepted the Low Pay Commission’s recommendations for this...
Whilst the nation is enjoying watching the Great British Bake Off, here at TSP we decided to join in with the baking fun by holding our very own TSP Bake...
The Legal 500 has recommended the legal services of Essex-based Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP) in eight practice areas, with eight of the firm’s lawyers recommended individually. The results support...
STOP PRESS 26 SEPTEMBER 2016: Please be aware that due to circumstances beyond our control we have unfortunately had to cancel our Over 55s event due to take place from...
August 2016: In its annual commentary and analysis on the employer auto-enrolment reforms, the Pensions Regulator has revealed that more than 6.1 million workers had been successfully automatically enrolled since the...
TSP’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), Sean Stuttaford, was recently interviewed for the Legal Practice Management Magazine (July 2016 edition). Sean talks about his early career and how he has progressed...
The Thompson Smith and Puxon Dispute Resolution team work closely with members of our Residential Property team and specialises in statutory lease extensions, with experience of acting for both landlords...
Update July 2016: The High Court has recently found a UK company civilly liable for victims of trafficking for the first time. The case illustrates the need for businesses to take...
Sharon Auton, who leads the TSP Dispute Resolution team discusses the future for the Civil Courts. Lord Justice Briggs published his Final Report on the Civil Courts Structure Review on...
June 2016: A Crown Court case decision highlights the potential consequences of breaching environmental legislation. A builder was prosecuted for illegally dumping and burning waste. He was sentenced to 150 hours...
A fun filled morning was had by all this Saturday (16th July) at St Michael’s Church Brantham when the annual Teddy Bear Parachute Jump took place. The sun was shining...
Nicola Ashby, Clacton-based lawyer in the Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP) Wills and Estates team, discusses changes to Inheritance Tax regulations. The Government have announced some changes to the Inheritance...
Update: Online Reviews and Endorsements The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has recently published an open letter providing guidance on online reviews and endorsements. This follows the CMA’s investigation into...
On Friday (10 June 2016) a team of six Thompson Smith and Puxon competitors entered the Fiducia Charity Challenge. This involved taking part in an array of sporting and team...
Organisers of the Suffolk Show are looking forward to a bumper event this year as sponsorship and trade stands bookings are both at record levels. Over 800 trade exhibitors and...
Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP) discusses easements and how getting them right now might save time and money in the future. Most land and properties have the benefit of and...
This year’s annual Teddy Bear Parachute Jump in aid of St Michael’s Church Brantham (CO11 1PZ) will take place on Saturday 16 July 2016 in the church grounds. Registration for...
Celebrating the contributions and achievements of businesses, organisations and individuals, Tendring Blue Ribbon is a new awards event for 2016, organised by Jamesons Chartered Accountants, Barclays Bank and Tendring District...
Throwing yourself down a 250m water slide may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but Emma Cherry from the Thompson Smith and Puxon Wills and Estates team braved the water...
Thompson Smith and Puxon discusses some common projects home-owners undertake to make changes and improvements to their properties. Adding a conservatory? This is usually considered to be permitted development, meaning that...
Health Trusts in England are now being ranked by their ability to learn from mistakes, just one measure which forms part of several changes announced by the Health Secretary, Jeremy...
January 2016: A recent High Court decision may provide assistance to businesses seeking to enforce compliance with contractual obligations before there has been an actual breach of contract. In this...
December 2015: A Court of Appeal decision provides a useful example of restraint of trade in a contemporary business-to-business situation. The court upheld clauses restricting the UK agent of a...
Kerry Addison, Commercial Property and Agriculture specialist at Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP) was pleased to help plant a tree, sponsored by TSP, in support of the 100 trees for...
Colchester Hospital, which is still in ‘special measures’, has been deemed ‘inadequate’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in its latest report. Systemic failures were uncovered in 2013 when the...
Thompson Smith and Puxon Residential Property lawyer Laura Finnigan, discusses the forthcoming changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). Following on from my December article in which I discussed the...
Leading Essex Law firm Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Fiona M Ashworth Ltd as a new partner in the firm. Fiona Ashworth, the...
The Directors and Staff of Thompson Smith and Puxon wish all our clients and professional contacts the very best for Christmas and the New Year. Our offices will be closed from 12.00pm on...
Private Children Law covers disputes concerning children, usually between parents or relatives of children. These disputes may include: how much time the children spend with each parent after separation specific...
Thompson Smith and Puxon can trace its roots back to 1879 when Edward Thompson Smith first started practising as a solicitor in Colchester, initially on his own. He was joined...