Paul Berry

Partner

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Paul Berry studied at the University of Hertfordshire and qualified as a Solicitor in 2008.

Paul worked in an Essex high street firm, before joining Pinney Talfourd in 2013, going on to become Head of Department and then also a Partner.

Paul is a highly experienced solicitor and has dealt with all types of Residential Property transaction, most recently with a bias towards high value and/or high risk matters, with a strong focus on service, communication and efficiency.

With over 15 years’ experience in property law, Paul has an extensive understanding of the legal complexities and challenges associated with high value property transactions. He has helped numerous clients navigate through the intricacies of property law and achieve successful outcomes in their transactions.

Paul also spends a large portion of his time running a busy Property department, providing support to his colleagues.

EXPERTISE

Paul’s expertise covers:

Paul specialises in all aspects of residential property, acting mostly for private individuals, but also developers, investors and lenders in the sale and purchase of leasehold and freehold property.

BADGES & AWARDS

Paul holds the Residential Property Advanced Accreditation with the Law Society.

ON A PERSONAL NOTE

In his spare time, in addition to fulfilling his fatherly duties as a taxi driver, Paul enjoys a variety of low brow entertainments, such as television and films, reading, and video games. He also will on occasion perform in amateur musical theatre productions, with limited success.

Areas of expertise

Noteable achievements

  • Expediting the registration of land absent from the main title, unknown to the Seller until they came to sell.
  • Acting for a Freehold Residents Association in disposing of the freehold interests over individual properties.
  • Acting for vendors in a high value acrimonious matrimonial property sale.
  • Reconstituting a lease that had been lost to allow the sale of a property to proceed.
  • Acting in the purchase of a very high value London flat with a complicated leasehold title.

Qualifications & memberships

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"Exceptional service from Paul. The level of diligence employed saved us from purchasing a property with untold structural issues."

Mr H, Essex

"Sebastian and Paul were exceptional and I couldn't be happier with the service - I owe them so much (and I don't mean money!)"

Amanda Gaskin, Brentwood

"Paul Berry was extremely helpful throughout the entire process which was quite laborious but that was in no way his fault. "

Mr Allen, Brentwood

"Paul Berry helped us sell and buy our properties. He was extremely helpful, hardworking and never gave up on what was a tricky case! 100% recommend!"

Natalie Heather, Southend

"Thank you for all your help during my recent move – please thank your team too. COVID has not / did not make life easy, but you made it as painless as possible. Pinney Talfourd will be on my recommended list."

Mrs Y, London

"Paul handled my previous house purchase and when I wanted to sell up and buy a new house, he was my immediate choice of solicitor. I was very happy with all aspects of the service. Communication with me was excellent. Small issues with my house purchase were spotted, raised, and dealt with efficiently and I never had any doubt they were looking after my interests and communicating with me well. I would certainly recommend Pinney Talfourd, and Paul in particular for conveyancing. He was always professional but friendly and responsive."

Mr B, Essex

"The sale of my flat became complex and stressful but you went above and beyond to get it done. Thank you!"

Geoff Parry, Brentwood

"I felt, in the end, I was dealing with friends who had my best interests at heart."

Mr L Shaw, Brentwood

"Experienced and excellent service. We were kept informed at all times. Any questions we had were answered quickly and clearly."

Mrs C, Chelmsford

"Paul Berry was extremely efficient, approachable and friendly. Wonderful service."

Mrs P Rogers, Maldon