Pinney Talfourd LLP

Contentious Wills & Probate

Senior Associate

Following the birth of her two children Rajinder worked for a number of firms in North Kent for over two decades. She then decided to commute back into London and worked for a Legal 500 firm where she practised as a Contentious Probate lawyer for over four years.

Rajinder joined Pinney Talfourd as a Senior Associate in the Contentious Wills and Probate department in 2024 where she has support from trainee solicitors and other support staff.

EXPERTISE

With over two decades of experience in the legal field, Rajinder has honed her skills as a versatile lawyer, adept at navigating a wide array of legal disputes. Her extensive background ensures that clients receive top-notch legal representation tailored to their unique needs.

Rajinder’s expertise covers:

Challenges to a Will Contested Probate Funding Options Deeds of Variation Disputed Court of Protection Applications Estate Claims Estoppel Claims Inheritance Act Claims Joint Bank Account Disputes Preventing Administration of Estates Recovery & Protection of Assets Removal of Executors Statutory Wills

Rajinder is also an independently accredited Civil and Commercial mediator, Workplace Disputes mediator and an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Arbitrators. She also holds memberships with the Civil Mediation Council and the Standards and Competencies in Mediation Advocacy (SCMA). This multifaceted approach allows her to effectively resolve legal disputes, adhering to the court’s principle that “litigation is a last resort.”

Rajinder has been an Executive member of the Dispute Resolution Advisory Committee at the Law Society for over eight years where she stays at the cutting edge of legal developments. In this role, she assists in organizing events, webinars, and conferences, together with contributing insightful articles that aid fellow practitioners in the evolving landscape of disputes.

Dedicated to the future of the legal profession, Rajinder has also mentored law students and graduates, helping them achieve excellence in their careers. Her commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development and a passion for keeping up to date on case law, ensures that her clients benefit from the latest knowledge and strategies in legal practice

Rajinder studied her law degree at the University of East London, and subsequently studied the Legal Practice Course at London Guildhall University. She then travelled the US before joining Daybells solicitors where she trained and qualified as a lawyer remaining there for six years.