Praised for its ‘attention to detail and professionalism’, the family team at Pinney Talfourd LLP covers a full range of divorce, financial remedy, Children Act, and wealth protection work. The team also supports cohabitees, and has a growing practice in surrogacy and fertility headed by Louise Eady. Catherine Polli heads the practice from Upminster, recommended for her ’great negotiating skills’, while deputy head Claire Spurgeon, in Brentwood, regularly handles complex financial disputes involving business assets. In Hornchurch, Michael Sheville specialises in complex financial matters and private children law. Catherine Loadman departed the team in August 2024.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Professional firm with a fantastic reputation within the industry. Always happy to recommend any of their family team who are approachable and diligent.’
- ‘Michael Sheville is incredibly knowledgeable and tactically astute. His ability to anticipate the other side's next move is unparalleled.'
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Leading partners
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Michael Sheville
Practice head
Catherine Polli; Claire Spurgeon
Other key lawyers
Louise Eady; Michael Sheville; Surjit Verdi; Lucy Nicholson; Remyhs Baker; Jade Mercer