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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Surrogate Mother wins access to Biological Son
A recent case has been heard where a surrogate mother was pursuing contact against her child’s same sex parents through…
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What should you consider when instructing a solicitor as a first-time buyer?
Buying a property for the first time is a landmark in people’s lives and choosing the right solicitor for you…
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When is a Lease not a Lease?
In the UK, leases can sometimes automatically become an assured shorthold tenancy (“AST”), a classification that brings with it significant…
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