Stephen Eccles

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Stephen Eccles studied Law at Durham University, graduating in 1983 before completing his Law Society Finals (as they were then) at University of London.

Stephen was articled to Myles Hickey of Dowse & Co, a leading Legal Aid firm specialising in Personal Injury, Criminal Law and Property Law, qualifying as a solicitor in 1986.

Stephen then worked in the West End undertaking Civil Litigation work for National and International clients before joining Kingsfords where he headed a Civil Litigation Team of 7 lawyers.

Stephen joined Talfourds as a partner in 1997 heading its Dispute Resolution department. Talfourds merged with Pinney Rogers in 2009 to become Pinney Talfourd LLP.  Under Stephen’s guidance, Dispute Resolution has expanded and specialised into a number of departments as follows:

  • Property Litigation;
  • Contentious Probate;
  • Employment;
  • Personal Injury;
  • Clinical Negligence;
  • Commercial Litigation.

Stephen now exercises overall supervision of Litigation within the firm whilst specialising in Property Litigation.  The Property Litigation Department comprises 5 Solicitors and 1 Trainee Solicitor. Both Residential and Commercial Property is dealt with.

EXPERTISE

Stephen concentrates on Landlord and Tenant Act (LTA) 1954 work, in particular, the termination and renewal of commercial leases with particular expertise in Section 25, Section 26 and Section 27 work. Dilapidations disputes, title disputes and professional negligence claims arising out of 1954 Act work and more general real property work make up the balance.

Mediation and Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) are encouraged and Stephen has extensive experience of the successful use of the same to resolve disputes.

Stephen acts for nationwide corporates, one of which has 1600 leasehold properties where Stephen is the client’s primary external solicitor and demonstrates organisational ability to deal with such a substantial portfolio of work.

Stephen’s expertise in property litigation covers:

Residential Property Litigation Expertise

Commercial Property Litigation Expertise

BADGES AND AWARDS

 Legal 500 describes Stephen as “knowledgeable and confident”.  He is a member of:

ON A PERSONAL NOTE

On a personal note, Stephen runs half marathons (personal best Great North Run, 1 hour 29 minutes) and Marathons (London 2022 – 4 hours 30 minutes) and endeavors to stay flexible through yoga practice and competitive sailing most weekends (if there is wind!). Music and Reading takes up any other spare time.

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Qualifications & memberships

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"Stephen has tremendous experience in disciplinary and 'white collar' crime, making him an obvious choice for directors' disqualification and other regulatory work."

Jeremy Barnett, St. Pauls Chambers

"We have been very happy with the service so far and will always consider using you first on any legal issue."

Mr M Hyde, Simply Contract Ltd

"Many thanks for concluding this matter so satisfactorily. I am more than happy with the service I received from you and all those I dealt with at the practice."

Mr A Hook, Dagenham

"Stephen was kind, calm, professional and a good communicator. We were lucky to have him."

Ms N Barker, Hornchurch

"When you have a small business, every other day there is some kind of business problem to worry you and as the owner all the worry and responsibility is on you. The only time I don't feel that is when there is a legal matter, over the last twenty years if I have any legal worry I call Stephen, I off load the matters to him, and I am sure he will deal with it and I do not have to worry. It is great to have the support of Stephen and his firm. I have recommended family and friends to him and will continue to do so."

M S Yesilirmac, Manzara Restaurant, Notting Hill

"In my business Dynamic Development, I always want to give the best of service and always hope to receive the same in return. I have found this has definitely happened in all the transactions I have been involved in with Stephen Eccles and Pinney Talfourd Solicitors. I have approached Stephen on three occasions for advice and each time have been given what I needed in a polite and friendly yet professional way. It was much appreciated to be able to get answers to issues so quickly and efficiently. I would have no hesitation in recommending Stephen Eccles and Pinney Talfourd Solicitors."

Ms L Bye, Dynamic Development, London

"I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for all your help with my case. Without your guidance and knowledge I would not have won my case. For which I am very grateful and would not hesitate to highly recommend your services to anyone who needs a solicitor."

MTA Associates, London

"Stephen Eccles has proved his value when dealing with my property portfolio, in particular a longstanding dispute. I had come to an impasse but with Stephen’s involvement, his expertise brought the matter to a timely conclusion. His sound, relevant, concise advice and explanation of my options enabled me to decide which course of action best suited my circumstances."

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