England - South East • Real estate

Pinney Talfourd LLP

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Operating out of Hornchurch, Pinney Talfourd LLP’s property litigation group provides a ‘diversity of services’, ranging from representation in TOLATA claims to lease extension matters. The team assists HNWIs, landlords, and estates, with ’outstanding’ practice head Stephen Eccles contributing over 30 years’ experience in handling all aspects of property litigation, including cases in the Court of Appeal. Senior associate Lisa Eastwood is ‘articulate and compassionate’, specialising in landlord and tenant disputes, while associate Oliver-James Topping is a ’hard worker’, focusing on forfeiture and dilapidation claims.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The firm has been well established in the locality for a number of years and continues to grow. Its strength comes from its diversity of services with each team expertly run.’

  • ‘Particular merit must be given to Stephen Eccles. His attention to detail and ability to deliver it is exceptional. He gives a constant service and a trusted level of advice which suits business needs.’

  • ‘Certain individuals stand out by virtue of their quality of advice, attention to detail and providing a swift response. They are also very good at confirming any issues arising which receive prompt attention. At the present time, Oliver-James Topping stands out for practicing these qualities.’

  • ‘Stephen Eccles has been outstanding in all aspects of my case. He has very pleasant manners and is honest in his approach. I had every faith in him and in his abilities.’

  • ‘The team are diligent, collaborative and dedicated. There are clear lines of communication between team members and they are unafraid to step in to support one another to ensure the clients' needs are met.'

  • ‘Lisa Eastwood is an articulate and compassionate expert.'

  • ‘Lisa Eastwood - her experience and guidance upon lots of face-to-face meetings helped deliver a personal touch that makes matters far more easy to understand.'

  • 'Oliver-James Topping is a hard worker. He is relentlessly upbeat and deals well with the obstacles that clients can present. He deals with matters sensitively and with consideration. He has a good telephone manner and is a very likeable individual. The clients always speak very highly of him.’

Key clients

  • Connells
  • Sequence (UK) Limited
  • Abbey Developments Limited
  • A.M.O.S Properties
  • Kiani Group
  • Sevring Limited
  • Sevring One Limited
  • Textile Recycling and Aid International Limited
  • UK Aggregates Limited
  • New Homes Group
  • Countrywide Estate Agents
  • Trudy Evans

Work highlights

  • Successfully defended a claim for property misdescription.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Stephen Eccles

Other key lawyers

Lisa Eastwood, Oliver-James Topping