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Can you be bound by a personal injury settlement reached by a third party over which you had no control or say?  Our Personal Injury Department recently acted for a female Claimant making a dependency…

Solicitor Chris Dickinson explains the importance of knowing what is in your estate and who you have promised it to. From time to time, families will talk about the future and parents will often give…

Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are becoming more common due to an increase in awareness. However banks may need more training to keep up.An LPA is a legal document that allows you (the Donor) to…

Becoming a Deputy carries a lot of responsibility and The Office of Public Guardian has provided some guidelines regarding family care payments. Individuals who take on the role of Deputy to a person lacking capacity…

Our Residential Property Department are delighted to welcome solicitor Chloé Pannu to the team in Brentwood.  As you may already know, Pinney Talfourd has relocated offices in Brentwood and are now based at New North…

Following the Brexit vote, Stephen Eccles, debt recovery expert outlines why you need to act quickly if you are owed money by an individual or business in Europe. Following the United Kingdom’s historic decision to leave…

Pinney Talfourd were pleased to participate once again in ‘Make a Will Fortnight’ in aid of Saint Francis Hospice.The pro bono charitable scheme ran during June with the Private Client department donating their time free…

Following the death of a family member there can be disputes over decisions on the funeral. Contentious probate expert Kerry Hull explains. More often these arguments can be whether the deceased should be buried or…

Employment Solicitor Alex Pearce looks at the recent report on employment practices at Sports Direct. On 22 July 2016, the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee published its report on the employment practices at Sports Direct….

Getting ready to leave? We explain what should be done when preparing to leave a property once a commercial lease ends. When a lease is nearing the end of its contractual term or a break clause is…