Effective client communication is one of the most important skills that all trainees will learn and develop throughout their legal career. It is a vital tool to ensure matters progress...
This article was written for and published as original content in the East Anglian Daily Times publication. A recent High Court judgment has clarified whether an exchange of WhatsApp messages...
March 2026 commemorates the 20th anniversary of Cerebral Palsy and Brain Injury Awareness Month. At Thompson Smith and Puxon, we’re honouring two decades of worldwide efforts by raising awareness, combating...
Earlier this year, the Renters’ Rights Act faced changes which are set to reshape the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants, creating the foundation for a fairer and...
Sunday 8 March marks International Women’s Day – a day celebrated globally recognising the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The theme for 2026, ‘Give to Gain’, emphasises...
Monday 2 March 2026 marked the start of ‘Update Your Will Week’ – an annual awareness campaign led by the Association of Lifetime Lawyers. The initiative aims to remind everyone...
The Government has now confirmed the first phase of significant reforms to the private rented sector (PRS), coming into force on 1 May 2026. These changes will substantially reshape the...
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (RRA 2025) introduces the most significant changes to the private rented sector in decades. From 1 May 2026, landlords will no longer be able to...
Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP) celebrates the promotion of Director Caroline Nicholls as Head of Corporate and Commercial Team. Caroline, a Legal 500 Next Generation Partner, is dedicated to delivering...
Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP) congratulates Associate Solicitor Will Quince as he moves into a new role as Chief Executive Officer of the 1001 Critical Days Foundation. This step reflects his continued...
Pictured above are Director and Head of TSP’s Wills & Estates Team, Robert Ashworth presenting the cheque to N.E.S.T with help from CBLC committee member Johanna Little (Handelsbanken). Left to...
Joining the Personal Injury and Medical Negligence team as a paralegal in 2024 marked the beginning of my legal career, fresh from completing my LLM and LPC at the University...
This article was written for and published as original content in the East Anglian Daily Times publication. Claire’s Accessories entered administration in early January 2026, placing around 134 UK and...
This article was written for and published as original content in the Essex Director Magazine. In mergers and acquisitions (M&A), several factors drive valuation and desire to do the deal,...
This article was written for and published as original content in East Anglian Daily Times. East Anglia’s commercial property sector is showing strong signs of growth, driven by logistics, industrial,...
This article was written for and published as original content in Mersea Life. The Strange Gifts People Leave Behind in Their Wills As Christmas approaches and the nation gears up...
When I first started my training contract, I quickly realised that legal research wasn’t something I had left behind at university, but something that would become part of my everyday...
This article was written for and published as original content in Business Time in Essex. In the world of business, relationships often begin with a handshake or a phone call....
Rachel Reeves delivered the 2025 Autumn Statement on 26 November, outlining a cautious package of tax and spending measures. While Income Tax rates remain unchanged, frozen thresholds and targeted adjustments...
One of the most asked question at university law fairs, and increasingly on LinkedIn is: “What makes a good trainee solicitor?” Having had the privilege to answer this question on...
Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP) recently advised John Pease on the sale of the John Pease Motor Group Peugeot dealership in Braintree to Gates Group. John Pease Motor Group has...
This article was written for and published as original content in East Anglian Daily Times. Understanding Covenants Many properties across England and Wales are subject to covenants – legally binding...
This article was written for and published as original content in Business in East Anglia. Large organisations in the UK now face significant risk in corporate liability with the introduction...
Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP) is proud to announce that Associate Solicitor Georgia Bolton has won the prestigious ‘Rising Star – Under 35’ award at this year’s LawNet Conference and...
This article was originally written and published in the Mersea Life Publication. We’ve all heard the phrase “where there’s a Will, there’s a way”, but less than half of us...
This article was written for and published as original content in East Anglian Daily Times. Understanding service charges A service charge is a mechanism contained in a lease of part...
According to recent CIPD research*, the use of hybrid work arrangements in the UK is declining, with more employers beginning to put pressure on staff to return to the office....
National news outlets have recently reported that over 10,000 NHS patients, and a number of private hospital patients, have received faulty knee replacements and may require a second surgery. On...
Corporate and Commercial is one of the most dynamic and rewarding areas of legal practice, sitting at the heart of business and commerce. At TSP, I’ve had the opportunity to work...
Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP) has once again been ranked as a leading independent law firm in the Legal 500 UK 2026. The firm has been recommended in ten practice...