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...
In December 2020 the Law Society revealed they conducted a survey during the first National Lockdown of which over 1,000 members of the public took part. 7% of the respondents...
In March 2020 the country went into a National Lockdown and working remotely for most people became the new norm. As the world moved to working online The Office of...
A Disrupter is a new product, person or service that changes everything. Arguably, due to the disruption caused by Covid-19, the environment is perfect for Disrupters to change the face...
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...
On Saturday 5th December Jolyon Berry, Solicitor and head of the Employment team at Thompson Smith and Puxon joined his team mates of The Wivenhoe Corsairs in a sponsored charity...
If you are an employer concerned about illegal workers in your business, you are not alone. Many employers fall foul of the UK immigration rules each year, causing difficulties for...
If you have suffered an injury because of clinical negligence, you may be eligible to make a claim for compensation. Claims are complicated. They involve complex evidence and strict time...
Property buyers are fighting off the pandemic to catch a new home before stamp duty goes back to its normal rate. For overseas buyers the race is even more important,...
TSP is thrilled to be the first legal practice in the Tendring district to be awarded the ‘Working Towards Dementia Friendly Status’ from Tendring Dementia Action Alliance in recognition of...
The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (CIGA), which came into force on 26 June 2020, overhauled the insolvency regime of England and Wales and introduced several new procedures for...
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...
If you have suffered an injury, and someone else was to blame, you could make a personal injury claim. The other party does not need to be entirely to blame...
If you are setting up a business, you may have questions about which business model is right for you. The way in which you set up your business can have...
As parents, we want to make provision for our children and this is even more important if a child has a physical or mental disability. Parents are often the primary...
It’s all about risk management these days! We may be over the first wave of Covid-19 related disruption but things may still be a little fragile, and the future uncertain....