Counting estate executors, beneficiaries, and trustees on its client roster, Pinney Talfourd LLP is geared to handle will validity claims, Inheritance Act claims, and proprietary estoppel claims. The practice is headed up by Nicholas Hatchett, while Charlotte Dawe is praised as ‘helpful and conscientious’. Other key members of the team include Andrew Grant and Lisa Eastwood.
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Testimonials
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- 'Nicholas Hatchett adds breadth to the private client offering, handling professional negligence matters.'
- 'I have been working with Charlotte Dawe and she has been really helpful and conscientious in her approach to the cases. She is a clear thinker and works hard for the clients.'
- 'Lisa Eastwood as a senior associate is very strong. Lisa has been excellent, picking up a complex private client TOLATA case with high-value commercial premises in an Estate.'
- 'The team work hard to deliver a comprehensive service.'
- 'Lots of good lawyers, with a keen eye for solving knotty problems.'
- 'I have always had a great working relationship with Pinney Talfourd and like their approach and responsiveness towards clients.'
Work highlights
Handled the multi-jurisdictional removal of executors and the administration of interlinked disputed estates and interests in South Africa.
Advised on the alleged forgery of a will, reallocating the deceased’s estate.
Practice head
Nicholas Hatchett
Other key lawyers
Charlotte Dawe; Andrew Grant; Lisa Eastwood