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...
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...
Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP) is proud to announce that Director, Robert Ashworth, who also leads the firm’s Wills and Estates team, has been recognised as a Compassionate Community Champion....
This article was written for and published as original content in the Essex Director Magazine. The legal profession is changing fast – as are client and employee expectations. At TSP,...
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...
We recently had work experience students visiting Thompson Smith and Puxon. They were full of good questions, sharp observations, and that wide-reaching question – “What does it mean to be...
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...
Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP) is delighted to announce the promotion of Will Quince to Associate Solicitor. After a decade in public office, Will returned to TSP in October 2024....
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 –...