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In March 2021, we covered the announcement of the Government’s additional support package for residential tenants. This extended until 31st May 2021 the moratorium on enforcing possession orders and the requirement to provide 6 months’ notice for residential…

As has been widely reported in the press over the last few weeks, Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft and his wife Melanie Gates announced they were getting a divorce. Mr. & Mrs. Gates are American,…

Both parents are to be named on marriage certificates going forward following a change to the Marriage Act. Currently, a historical anomaly means that just the bride and grooms’ fathers are named. This change has…

Tom Makin was heir to the well-known JD Sports sporting goods empire prior to his tragic death. At the age of only 21 Tom was diagnosed with bone cancer, which would later claim his life….

There are several ways that the validity of a Will can be challenged. Any challenge to a Will would be by a person who stands to benefit from the deceased’s estate if they succeed in…

They often say that imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, but such assurance is clearly of little comfort to high street stalwart Marks & Spencer (M&S). In the firm belief that a cake…

We all know the importance of dealing with our property, bank accounts, investments, and other assets in our Wills, but have you ever thought about what would happen to your online presence? What would happen…

April is a busy month for both businesses and employment lawyers. There are a number of employment law changes HR Directors and employers need to prepare for. Employment Tribunal Compensation Limit Change The limit on…

Pinney Talfourd is delighted to announce our merger with Sackvilles Solicitors on 6th April 2021. The partners of both firms are very excited about the merger and the excellent opportunities it brings to our respective…

The Supreme Court recently handed down its judgment in the cases of Royal Mencap Society v Tomlinson-Blake and Shannon v Rampersand and another (T/A Clifton House Residential Home) [2021] UKSC 8. In this landmark decision, the Court found…