Pinney Talfourd’s family law team are handpicked, specialist family lawyers.
Our approach to family law is simple. We take the time to understand our clients’ needs and priorities so we can support them during difficult periods and achieve the very best outcomes for them.
At Pinney Talfourd, we understand that family law is deeply personal and often complex — whether it involves children, finances, property, business interests, or the need to protect what matters most to you. Our highly regarded Family Team combines strong technical expertise with a thoughtful, compassionate approach, offering clear, practical advice and consistent support, tailored to your individual needs.
Recognised as one of the leading family law teams in Essex, we are proud to be recognised as a Tier 1 Family Team in The Legal 500 and ranked by Chambers and Partners. Our team are all members of Resolution and include Resolution accredited solicitors and Family Law Panel members, each bringing exceptional expertise and depth of experience to every case.
Our commitment goes beyond achieving the best possible legal outcome for our clients. We believe in building lasting relationships founded on trust, integrity, and genuine care – standing beside our clients not just for today’s challenges, but for every chapter that follows.
Every member of our family law team offers distinct specialisms and perspectives, allowing us to carefully match you with the solicitor best suited to your needs. Finding the right fit is essential – not only for strong legal guidance, but to ensure you feel supported, understood, and confident throughout your journey with us.
Family Law FAQs
We understand you might be looking for answers, so we’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help get you started.
Are specialist family solicitors’ services affordable?
An initial appointment can be FREE depending upon the nature of the case or we can offer fixed fee options. The size of the team allows for a range of hourly rates to suit most circumstances. Moving forward, we will provide the best possible fee estimates to ensure transparency. We also work with third party funders to give further potential funding options.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
Depending upon the urgency of a case, an appointment may be available immediately or on the next working day, in person or via Teams.
What if my case involves children?
We have significant experience in children cases and we have Resolution Accredited Children Specialists within the team.
What if my case involves significant business assets?
Our work regularly involves significant business assets including company valuations and property valuations, both here and abroad. Many cases we advise upon have tax implications and we work with a number of trusted partners to ensure you receive the best advice.
What does Resolution membership mean for my case?
Resolution is a community of family justice professionals who seek to resolve issues in a constructive way. The Code of Conduct means that we will support and encourage families to put the best interests of their children first, whilst ensuring we do our best to reduce and conflict or confrontation. The Code ensures we act with honesty, integrity, and objectivity and ensures we treat everyone with respect and without judgement.
Family service expertise
- Adoption
- Children Act (applications by grandparents)
- Children Act (applications by parents)
- Civil Partnership
- Cohabitation Agreements
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Fertility
- Finances Post Divorce
- Fixed Fee Family Services
- High Net Worth Divorce Solicitors
- International Divorce
- Mediation
- Postnuptial / Post-Civil Agreements
- Prenuptial / Pre-Civil Agreements
- Separation Agreements
- Surrogacy
- Unmarried Couples
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Our team of experts
Catherine Polli
Partner
Michael Sheville
Partner
Claire Spurgeon
Partner
Louise Eady
Partner
Surjit Verdi
Partner
Remyhs Baker
Senior Associate
Amy Hadley
Associate
Stephanie Leszman
Associate
Kim Mansfield
Associate
Lucy Nicholson
Associate
Alex Hanselman
Solicitor
Jade Mercer
Solicitor
