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Thompson Smith and Puxon

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Thompson Smith and Puxon houses ‘a strong team of professionals’ that advises on diversification opportunities, rural property sales, and estate planning work. Practicing in Colchester, Stephen Firmin heads up the practice with more than three decades of experience in the field. Noted for being ’extremely good with options and development work’, Kerry Addison routinely advises clients on high-value land transactions. Fiona Ashworth is recommended for matters relating to succession planning, taxation, and trusts, and Kriti Sherchan regularly assists the team with rural site acquisitions and land development schemes.

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  • ‘TSP have gone above and beyond in their efforts. They deserve praise and congratulations for looking after the vulnerable people and having compassion when needed.’

  • ‘Fiona Ashworth stands out for her reliability, professionalism, and kind manner.’

  • ‘TSP have established and enhanced a strong reputation in this field. They have a depth of expertise in this area, which enables them to handle the most complex cases.’

  • ‘Kerry Addison is extremely good at options and development work. Fiona Ashworth is totally reliable on tax and succession planning.’

  • ‘They are a strong team of professionals that give sound advice to clients with a clear understanding of family issues on land and estate matters. The team works well together, and clients appreciate the open advice.’

  • ‘Stephen Firmin, Kerry Addison, Fiona Ashworth, and Robert Ashworth are excellent to work with.’

  • ‘Kerry Addison and Stephen Firmin are very thorough, precise, and know their subject well. They are also personable and easy to work with. Kriti Sherchan has great communication skills.’

  • ‘The whole team at TSP are approachable people who make clients feel comfortable. They are able to put forth complex information in a straightforward manner.’

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Stephen Firmin

Other key lawyers

Kerry Addison, Kriti Sherchan, Robert Ashworth, Fiona Ashworth