Legal Updates

We are delighted to welcome Jessica Newton to our Private Client team. Jessica qualified as a solicitor in 2019 and specialises in Court of Protection, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate and Wills work. Our Private…

The Ministry of Justice confirmed that the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill entered Parliament on 7 January 2020. The Bill seeks to introduce a ‘no fault divorce’ in England and Wales, whereby couples can get…

An Employment Tribunal has ruled that ethical veganism constitutes a belief worthy of protection under the Equality Act 2010. A former employee claimed that he was unfairly dismissed was on the basis of discrimination and the court has agreed that ethical…

Shaviram Normandy Ltd recently made a successful application to modify a restrictive covenant on a building in Basingstoke, despite opposition from the freeholder, lending hope for property developers in similar situations.Normandy House in Basingstoke, formerly…

Pinney Talfourd are delighted to welcome Angela Sharma to our Family Law team. Angela qualified as a solicitor in 1997 and has over 20 years’ experience as a family law expert. Angela specialises in cases…

We are delighted to announce the appointment of a new Partner at Pinney Talfourd LLP.  Nick Hatchett is a renowned commercial litigation specialist and was appointed a Partner on 1st November 2019. Nick joined the firm in 2018 and leads the commercial litigation…

Despite describing themselves as a global fashion force, Arcadia, owned by Sir Philip Green, has approached its creditors, including Intu Properties plc, with company voluntary arrangements in a bid to stave off collapse. But what exactly…

We all know of the importance of making a Will but, as Aretha Franklin’s family have realised, we do not always consider the importance of advising those closest to you that you have made a Will and…

The Tenant Fees Bill has shaken up the residential property market but the position is different in the world of commercial property. So, who should pay the costs incurred in granting a lease? Residential tenants were liable…

April is a busy month for businesses and employment lawyers alike. A number of employment law changes have come into effect in April that HR Directors and employers need be aware of. Employment Solicitor Alexander Pearce…