This article was written for and published as original content in the East Anglian Daily Times publication. Buy-to-let property remains a popular investment choice, offering the promise of a steady...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...