The process of becoming a Trainee Solicitor can be quite challenging and generally has numerous stages. Various skills are needed for a successful career in law, one of which is...
The potential upcoming changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) could have a wide ranging impact across many farms and businesses, particularly in regards to family business succession planning. These impending changes...
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...
What is a part 36 order? Part 36 of the Civil Procedure Rules (“Part 36”) (CPR Part 36) is a self-contained set of rules designed to encourage both parties to...
Leading regional law firm, Thompson Smith and Puxon have assisted the founders of Study Active Limited on the sale of their business to its new management team, Debra Stuart, Julian...
Legal rights for unmarried couples have been a hot topic in recent years. With UK marriage rates at an all-time low and many struggling to get a foot on the...
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...
You may have seen reports in the news about a cyber-attack affecting the Legal Aid Agency (LAA). The LAA, which provides funding for people who need legal representation, has confirmed...
Thompson Smith and Puxon has strengthened its Dispute Resolution team with the double appointment of Director Bushra Elzubeir and NQ solicitor Anisa Khan. These hires mark a significant boost in...
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...
This article was written for and published as original content in the East Anglian Daily Times. It was first published in the business section on 21 May 2025. In this...
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,...
When considering how to choose a medical negligence solicitor there are a number of things to keep in mind. Claims are often difficult and prolonged and the sensitive nature of...
Thompson Smith and Puxon are pleased to announce that Solicitor Rebecca Abiona has joined the firm’s Corporate and Commercial team, led by Director and Senior Partner Mary Anne Fedeyko. Rebecca will join Directors...
Our thanks go to the ECF for their support in drafting this press release. Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP) has created a permanent charitable fund, strengthening the firm’s long-standing support...
It’s been a busy month for TSP’s growing Dispute Resolution team! From her latest seat, Sahrish Nadim, reflects on how contentious and non-contentious law differ, highlighting the different skillsets required...
This article was written for and published as original content in the East Anglian Daily Times property section. Many auction properties sell for a much lower amount than they might...
Thompson Smith and Puxon is pleased to announce the appointment of Bushra Elzubeir as a Director in the firm’s Dispute Resolution team. This senior appointment caps a busy period for...
The Colchester Business Lunch Club, presided over by Thompson Smith and Puxon Director Robert Ashworth, was recognised as a Compassionate Community Champion at a presentation ceremony that took place at...
May 5-11 2025 marks Heart Failure Awareness week, a campaign started in 2010 by the European Society of Cardiology. One such condition is aortic dissection. Aortic dissection is a life-threatening...
In March, national news outlets reported that more than 5000 people may have been affected by an administrative error leading to them not being invited to attend NHS cancer screening...
This article was written for and published as original content in the East Anglian Daily Times property section. Joanne Kelly of Thompson Smith and Puxon examines a recent judgment relevant to...
A legal career with Thompson Smith and Puxon can start in a number of ways but we are particularly proud to facilitate the study of the SQE as part of...
Recently, Thompson Smith and Puxon shared some suggestions to help readers maintain their brain health in honour of Brain Awareness Week. However, March marks Brain Injury Awareness month, an annual...