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...
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....
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....
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...
It is currently a challenging commercial landscape for both landlords and tenants. The Law Commission is considering updating the 70 year old law around security of tenure under the Landlord...
Workplace disputes rarely begin with a single conflict. More often, they stem from low-level management or personnel issues that can end up escalating into sickness absence, grievances and potentially legal...
This article was written for and published as original content in the Business Time in Essex Magazine. Many businesses now use WhatsApp or social media messaging platforms to reach their...
This article was written for and published as original content in the East Anglian Daily Times property section. When buying a newly built property from a Developer, the Contract between...
This article was written for and published as original content in the East Anglian Daily Times property section. For decades, commercial leases have often contained upwards-only rent reviews. These provisions...
The Employment Rights Bill is expected to introduce wide ranging reforms which will significantly change the landscape of employment law as we currently know it. In this article we identify...
Farm succession has been brought under the spotlight as families face intensified pressure to plan and sustain the commercial and economic viability of the farm. As part of the Autumn...
As I approach my two year anniversary of working at Thompson Smith and Puxon I am now almost over half way through my first seat of my training contract –...
This article was written for and published as original content in the East Anglian Daily Times property section. Many properties are reached by a private road, the use of which...
Yesterday’s announcement from The Insolvency Service of their decision to appoint a Crypto Specialist alongside the proposed Property (Digital Assets Etc) Bill, marks an important acknowledgement of the rise in...
Paediatric Surgeon, Kuldeep Stohr, was suspended from practice from Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge last month. In this article, Hasina Choudhury and Georgia Gammons explore the case to date and suggests...
Whilst everyone hopes that they will never need to make a medical negligence claim, should the time come, it could be helpful to have an idea of what to expect...
I am now in the fourth seat of my Training Contract and like to think I have learnt some things about being a Trainee Solicitor along the way. With that...
In this article, our authors look at the Avoiding Brain Injury in Childbirth programme launched in May 2025, assessing its implications for maternity safety and clinical negligence. Earlier this month,...
Understanding the Exemption Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a key concern for individuals looking to pass on wealth without unnecessary tax burdens. One often-overlooked exemption is the Normal Expenditure Out of...
For small and medium-sized businesses using Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) Schemes to attract and retain key employees, maintaining independence from other companies is crucial to preserving the scheme’s tax advantages....
This article was written for and published as original content in the East Anglian Daily Times property section. With lots of people coming to the end of their fixed rate...
Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP) provides specialist legal employment advice to employers and senior executives, company directors, business owners and senior-level employees. Led by Jolyon Berry – cited as a...
The new Employment Rights Bill has been described as “the boogie man” of legislation, paving the way for the most spine-chilling changes to employment law since the 1970s. It aims...
Earlier today, Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlined the tax, welfare and public service spending decisions in her Autumn Statement, putting forward the Labour Party’s first Budget in 14 years. Given that...