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In England and Wales, property ownership extends to not only the land itself but also the airspace above it to a certain extent. Understanding the general rule that property owners own the airspace above their…

Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from Monday 13 – Sunday 19 May 2024. In recent years, mental health in the workplace has gained significant attention. Some employers may have developed and implemented a stress…

On 1st May 2024, Anica Holderness, Senior Associate within our residential property team has been promoted to Partner. Qualifying as a solicitor in 2011, Anica joined our residential property team in 2013 where she specialises…

With effect from the 1st May 2024, Kristian Croad, Head of Trusts within our Private Client team has been promoted to Partner. Kristian joined Pinney Talfourd in 2007 and is a highly regarded member of…

Going through the breakdown of a relationship, or divorce, can bring an untold number of stresses and anxieties. People worry about their future financial position. They fear losing mutual friendships, the unknown future, and some…

Hugh Grant, the internationally renowned British actor, has had a long and successful career in the film industry. While he is primarily known for his roles in films such as “Bridget Jones’s Diary”, “The Gentleman”…

There’s no Act of Parliament that specifically addresses what happens to your personal data after your death in the UK but there are existing legal rules and precedents to navigate when it comes to issues…

The right to name a child is a fundamental aspect of parenthood. Upon the birth of a child, parents are bestowed with the privilege of selecting their child’s forename and surname, alongside any chosen middle…

From 6 April 2024, new legislation has expanded rights for employees, including alterations to flexible working and paternity leave, enhanced redundancy protection during pregnancy/maternity leave, and a new statutory entitlement to unpaid carer’s leave. Additionally,…

A London Law firm is currently in the news for mistakenly divorcing the wrong client. It is understood that a mistake happened whereby the wrong client file was opened and the final divorce order was…