Julien Pritchard

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Julien Pritchard attended Anglia Ruskin University where he studied Business Information Systems obtained a BSc. He then undertook the Common Professional Exams (conversion to law) followed by the Legal Practice Course, graduating in 1997.

Julien joined a small local firm specialising in property to complete his training contract qualifying as a solicitor in 1999. Post qualification, Julien moved to a regional firm where he built his specialism in commercial property and he ultimately moved to Birkett Long, a well-respected regional player, working in both the commercial property and agricultural property departments.

Julien joined Pinney Talfourd in 2009 and was made a partner in 2014. During that time Julien took on the role as head of the Commercial Property Team. He now leads a team of three solicitors but continues to spend the majority of his time acting for clients of the firm.

Julien has a wide range of experience dealing with all types of clients from sole traders to large multinationals and statutory undertakers, he regularly deals with:

  • Private landlords
  • Charites
  • Banks
  • Accountants
  • Surveyors
  • SME’s
  • Off-shore companies
  • SIPPS & SASS

ON A PERSONAL NOTE

In his spare time, in addition to managing his son’s social diary, Julien can often be found outside shooting clay pigeons or inside enjoying films, television and console gaming. Julien is also involved behind the scenes for a local amateur dramatics company and has recently been an assistant stage manager on several successful shows.

Areas of expertise

Noteable achievements

  • Acting for a large insurance company securing four floors of prime office space in central London with a rent of over £800,000 per annum.
  • Securing a lease renewal for a recycling company over a large warehouse/yard commercial space with a rent in excess of £480,000 per annum, together with a right of pre-emption for the tenant in the event that the property is sold.
  • Acting for an agricultural landowner in granting an option to grant a lease to allow for the construction of a gas generating facility on their land.
  • The sale of prime development space in Brentwood on a conditional contract for a sale price of £6m.
  • The purchase of an office space let on a commercial lease to Regus for £16m.
  • The management of a portfolio of 30 retail units for a charitable client providing palliative care to the community.

Qualifications & memberships

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  • UK_Recommended_lawyer_2026

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"I would like to thank Pinney Talfourd and their commercial property team for their work in dealing with the transfer of the portfolio."

Nigel Denny, Chief Executive Ashberry Healthcare

"Mr Pritchard was very thorough and efficient."

Mr S, Essex

"Always first class treatment, from receptionist through to lawyer."

Barbara Sullivan, Etcetera Construction, London

"Julien, thank you for your help on this matter, I’m not sure we could have achieved this without you."

Martin Gibbons, MJG Investments

"We are very appreciative of your involvement in this matter, which you steered to a very satisfactory conclusion."

J Gregory, London

"Fabulous service."

Angela Burgess, Brentwood

"Julien Pritchard is diligent and steady, and has great commercial acumen."

Legal 500 2023

"Pinney Talfourd have looked after numerous clients of mine with a variety of legal matters as an accountant. I have always found them professional, timely and knowledgeable, and I will be looking to refer more work to them in the future, because I feel they will look after my clients with the right answers and advice. I wish to express particular thanks to Julien Pritchard who has been particularly supportive."

Mr C, Bedfordshire

"Julien Pritchard is exceptional in his customer service management and understanding of the sector in which we operate. He takes time to achieve the best outcome for the client."

Anonymous Client

"We have worked with Julien Pritchard recently, and his knowledge around leases was outstanding. Julien is always really approachable and willing to discuss any issues as they arise."

Anonymous Client