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Thompson Smith and Puxon is pleased to announce the appointment of Simona Morina as a Solicitor joining the expanding Dispute Resolution team. Simona advises clients on a wide and varied range of general litigation matters including; landlord and tenant disputes, breach of contract disputes, consumer disputes, construction disputes, neighbour disputes, harassment and injunctions, debt recovery,...
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Thompson Smith and Puxon is pleased to announce the appointment of Helen Geldart as a Solicitor joining the expanding Wills and Estates team. Helen advises clients on a range of private client matters including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Estate administration.
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On 16 June 2021 The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government announced a further extension to the protections available to commercial tenants who are struggling with rent arrears, because they are still closed due to the coronavirus pandemic until 25 March 2022. This means that businesses that have not been able to open and...
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When someone you love has passed away, the last thing you might be thinking about is debt. However, there are many misconceptions about debt and inheritance, and it is essential to understand your position. Many people believe that when a person dies, the debt dies with them, but that is simply not the case. Similarly,...
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Internet shopping may have boomed during lockdown, but many people have spent less than usual while forced to stay home, and those with spare money have an opportunity to make the most of inheritance tax reliefs on gifts to family and friends if they act swiftly.
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On 4 June 2021, the Lord Chancellor spoke at the Law Society, where he reflected on the justice system's response to the pandemic and outlined the Ministry of Justice's post-pandemic recovery plans for the justice system.
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Many of our client creditors have faced difficulties during the pandemic in recovering debts legitimately owed to them, even when pursuing enforcement steps with the Court. However, on 4 May 2021, the Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space) came into force which provides debtors with increased legal protection from creditors.
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Organised by the Alzheimer’s Society, Dementia Action Week (DAW) is an annual event aimed at bringing communities and organisations together to take action to improve the lives of people living with dementia. This year DAW is taking place from Monday 17 May to Sunday 23 May.
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This year, the Dying Matters Awareness Week campaign encourages us to start the conversation around making plans to deal with death, bereavement and grief, and asks us to think about what it means to be in a good place to die. The week will focus on the importance of being “in a good place to...
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At the end of March this year, the government announced that, for a period of 6 months from 1 April 2021, NHS dental practices must achieve 60% of their pre-COVID activity to avoid being hit by financial penalties. This is an increase on the previous target that applied from 1 January, of meeting 45% of...
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Since 1 April 2021 different SDLT rates apply to non-UK residents purchasing both freehold and leasehold property. The surcharge applies to all ‘non-resident transactions’, even if you intend to live in the property you’re buying and regardless of whether or not you already own a residential property.
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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’ interests. To others, Pre-packs are, and have long been, a target for attack and criticism for lack of transparency and accountability. The latest attempt to...
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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 party. Instead, he will be running 50 miles over 5 consecutive days to raise money for three causes, both local and national.
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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.
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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. The amount can be agreed and a private arrangement set up between parents. However if the amount cannot be agreed or payment is not forthcoming,...
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