Understanding Discretionary Trusts and Their Benefits
A Discretionary Trust is where the person creating the trust (‘the Settlor’) transfers Assets (‘the Trust Fund’) into the control…
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Pinney Talfourd celebrate recognition in Chambers and Partners 2025
We are delighted to announce that following our first submission to Chambers and Partners, the Pinney Talfourd Family team has…
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The Employment Right Bill – Key Measures
The long-awaited Employment Rights Bill has been introduced into parliament this month. It stretches to 158 pages. Whilst it might be the biggest…
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Transferring property to a family member to mitigate tax: the pitfalls and legal implications
Transferring property to a family member is often suggested as a strategy to mitigate tax liabilities associated with inheritance tax…
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Shareholder Agreements: False Economy or Essential Protection?
I am often asked ‘What do I need when I start up a business?’ If the business is to be…
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Pinney Talfourd Recognised in The Legal 500 2025 Guide
We are thrilled to announce that once again our firm has been recognised in the prestigious Legal 500 2025 guide,…
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Pinney Talfourd is delighted to announce our support for the Saint Francis Hospice Make a Will fortnight campaign
From the Monday 30th September until Friday 11th October 2024, Pinney Talfourd will support the Saint Francis Hospice Make a Will fortnight…
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More than 2000 jobs at risk as UK prison builder ISG collapses into administration
Administrator Ernest Young confirmed on Friday that one of the UK’s largest construction contractors, ISG, had collapsed into administration. EY…
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New Duty to take Reasonable Steps to Prevent Sexual Harassment
The Worker Protection Act (amendment of Equality Act 2010) 2023 (the Worker Protection Act 2023) will come into force on…
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Renters’ Rights Bill and Developments under the Labour Government
In recent years, the housing landscape in the UK has seen a dramatic shift. The decline in home ownership, combined…
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