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Pinney Talfourd LLP
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Pinney Talfourd LLP

UK 2026

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  • Firm Details

    Managing Partner: Philip Cockram

    Number of Partners: 16

    Number of Other Lawyers: 46

  • Firm Overview

    Pinney Talfourd is a prominent full service law firm based in Essex. With a strong history rooted in client service and community engagement, Pinney Talfourd has built a reputation for delivering excellent results tailored to the individual needs of each client. Their team of experienced lawyers are dedicated to ensuring that clients receive strategic legal advice coupled with practical solutions.

    Family Overview

    Pinney Talfourd’s family law team are specialist family lawyers and comprises members of Resolution - family lawyers and other professionals committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes - as well as Resolution Accredited Specialists, and Family Law Panel members. The team are ranked Tier 1 in the Legal 500.

    Pinney Talfourd has one of the largest family law teams in Essex and routinely handle high value, complex work for clients across Essex, London and clients living abroad. The size of their team ensures that each client receives the best possible advice and service, tailored to their individual needs. Each member of the firm has particular specialisms and areas of interest, so that they are perfectly positioned to match their clients to lawyers who fit their exact requirements. The team are passionate about delivering the very best results for each and every client.

    Their broad family expertise covers:

    • Adoption
    • Children
    • Civil Partnership
    • Cohabitation Agreements
    • Divorce
    • Domestic Abuse
    • Finances Post Divorce
    • Fixed Fee Family Services
    • High Net Worth Divorce Solicitors
    • Fertility
    • International Divorce
    • Mediation
    • Postnuptial / Post-Civil Agreements
    • Prenuptial / Pre-Civil Agreements
    • Separation Agreements
    • Surrogacy
    • Unmarried Couples

    Their approach to family law is simple. They take the time to understand their clients’ needs and priorities so that they can support them during what is a very challenging, stressfuland difficult time.

    Head of the Family Department: Catherine Polli

    Deputy Head of the Family Department: Claire Spurgeon

    Partners: Catherine Polli, Claire Spurgeon, Michael Sheville, Louise Eady, Surjit Verdi

    Number of lawyers in team: 14

  • Practice Areas and Offices

    FOR LIFE

    • Clinical Negligence
    • Contested Wills & Probate
    • Court of Protection
    • Employment for Individuals
    • Family
    • Lasting Powers of Attorney
    • Personal Injury
    • Probate
    • Residential Property
    • Residential Property Litigation
    • Trusts
    • Wealth Management Services
    • Wills

    FOR BUSINESS

    • Commercial Litigation
    • Commercial Property
    • Commercial Property Litigation
    • Company & Commercial
    • Employment for Business

    OFFICES located in:

    Upminster

    54 Station Road, Upminster, Essex RM14 2TU

    Tel: 01708 229 444

    Email: [email protected]

    Hornchurch

    Crown House, 40 North St, Hornchurch RM11 1EW

    Tel: 01708 511 000

    Email: [email protected]

    Brentwood High Street

    30 High Street, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4AJ

    Tel: 01277 211 755

    Email: [email protected]

    Chelmsford

    Elizabeth House, 28 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 0DG

    Tel: 01245 206 684

    Email: [email protected]

    Canary Wharf, London

    40 Bank Street, London E14 5AB

    Tel: 020 3105 0305

    Email: [email protected]

Ranked Offices at Pinney Talfourd LLP

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Essex

40 North Street, Hornchurch, Essex, UK, RM11 1EW, Hornchurch

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East Anglia

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