Pinney Talfourd is delighted to announce that we are, once again, the Headline sponsors for the Brentwood Business Awards which serve as a spotlight for the outstanding local businesses with… Read More
The 2024 Legal 500 rankings have just been unveiled and we are thrilled to announce that Pinney Talfourd has achieved recognition in an impressive eleven practice areas. This year’s re… Read More
Experiencing bankruptcy or liquidation is undoubtedly a challenging and uncertain time for individuals and businesses alike. When faced with financial distress, it’s essential to under… Read More
As we approach National Adoption Week in October 2023, it may be helpful for those considering expanding their families to understand the legal basics of adoption.
Eligibility for or thos… Read More
Many people are concerned about ensuring that they leave as much as they can for their loved ones. Their main fears are that care home fees or inheritance tax is going to reduce what they ha… Read More
In the often-dynamic landscape of the commercial world, reputation is vital. A single false statement has the ability to tarnish a business’s image with the potential implications affe… Read More
Due to popular demand, we are delighted to announce two new dates in November for our popular seminars discussing Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney.
Join us this November, at our Upmins… Read More
When advising unmarried couples who decide to separate and seek a share of the family home that they have been living in, there are a number of factors to consider.
First, we need to und… Read More
On Sunday 3rd September 2023, Partner Stephen Green completed a 23 mile bike ride around the beautiful Essex countryside to support Pinney Talfourd’s 2022/2023 charity of the year &nda… Read More
When it comes to the methods of funding a purchase, the vast majority of people purchase with a combination of a mortgage and cash deposit or cash only. The big question is where does that c… Read More
The main leaseholder protection granted by the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) is that it helps to protect leaseholders to an extent from bearing the financial burden of remedying historic bu… Read More
Getting it right when it comes to making your Will is paramount. However, mistakes are all too often made when a Will is drafted.
Any which way you look at it, Wills are risky and can be… Read More
Female same sex couples having children using fertility treatment historically came across legal hurdles to both parties being recognised as legal parents. Whoever gave birth to the child wo… Read More
National surrogacy week was founded in 2019 and runs from the 1st August – 7th August each year. National Surrogacy Week’s aim is to raise awareness and educate the public… Read More
When someone dies without making a Will, they are said to have died intestate. Their estate therefore passes in accordance with the intestacy rules which set out who should inherit the decea… Read More
We are delighted to announce new dates in September for our popular seminars discussing Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney.
These seminars will take place at our Upminster office. We wil… Read More
A question we often get asked, particularly when school holidays are fast approaching, is whether permission or consent of the other parent, or any other adult with parental responsibility f… Read More
When a couple divorce and separate their finances at least one party wants what is known as a “Clean Break”.
A clean break order is a settlement which ends the financial ties… Read More
A statutory demand is a formal written document demanding payment of a debt within 21 days. If the debtor does not pay within the 21 period, and either fails to apply to have the demand set… Read More
Settlement agreements play a crucial role in employment law whether they are used as a means to bring the employment relationship to an end or to settle a claim once employment tribunal proc… Read More
Capital Gain Tax (CGT) is the tax payable on any profit made upon disposal/transfer of an asset. This has always been a consideration for practitioners when couples are separating or divorci… Read More
On Friday 19th associate Remyhs Baker and senior associate Kiren Dhillon headed to Brighton for the weekend. Not for the sunshine and sea but to attend a national conference of family lawyer… Read More
In an article we published in January 2022 titled Consultation on Leasehold, the government is currently in the middle of reforming leasehold ownership.
The Housing Secretary, Michael Gov… Read More
Control or lack thereof is often the biggest concern for people when making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). However, this article explores the benefits behind making an LPA whilst you are… Read More
We are delighted to announce that with effect from the 1st May 2023, Louise Eady, Senior Associate within our family team has been promoted to Partner.
Louise is a valuable member of the… Read More
For landlords having just agreed heads of terms (HOTs) the next step would be, to make a head start on the next stage of the process of documenting the lease. By compiling the key documents… Read More
If you are a commercial tenant occupying a property under a commercial lease and you wish to ask your landlord for a renewal of that lease then you can do so via a s.26 of Landlord and Tenan… Read More
Employment law remains a fast-changing area. As an employer you need to stay up to date with developments to ensure that you are acting lawfully. We look at what is happening in April… Read More