Name: Samantha Pennington Job Title: Practice Manager 1.What is your role at Tayntons? I am a Practice Manager. My role includes overseeing the practice management of the firm on a daily basis including developing and improving policies and procedures. 2. What led you to this career? I wanted to be part of a profession which…
Name: Sarah Morgan Job Title: Legal Secretary 1.What is your role at Tayntons? Legal Secretary in the Private Client/Wills and Probate Department assisting a number of fee earners. 2. How long have you worked at Tayntons? 9 years this year! 3. What led you to this career? At first I wanted a change from my…
Road accidents can inflict tragedy on anyone at any time but, if the worst happens, it is the task of specialist lawyers to ensure that fair compensation is paid. In a case on point, the family of a high-flying IT specialist who was fatally injured by a dangerous driver won almost £2 million in damages….
The Christmas adverts are on the TV and we’ve been hearing Christmas songs everywhere, which must mean that Christmas is just around the corner! We thought this was the perfect opportunity to let you all know our opening hours over the Christmas period. Christmas Shutdown 23rd December – 9am – 1pm 24th December – Closed…
Tayntons Solicitors are overjoyed to be sponsoring the Regeneration category of the ‘Believe in Gloucester’ Awards. Having offices that sit in the very heart of Gloucester, the team pride themselves on working with their community, celebrating the success and achievement that stems from the city and playing an active part in the thriving community of…
We participated in Solicitors Chat on Twitter answering questions about how as Solicitors we can provide tailored, expert legal advice you can rely on. Jessica O’Shea, one of our Solicitors in our Childcare department, was on hand to provide some much needed guidance. We’ve set out our answers out below: Tell us about your role…
On Friday 13th September, we hosted our first ‘Charity Quiz Night’ in aid of Maggie’s Cheltenham. We started things off by testing the team’s knowledge with 2 picture rounds, Flags & Road Signs, and a round of Film & TV. Teams were reminded they had ‘Joker’ cards to play for double points for whichever round…
We participated in Solicitors Chat on Twitter answering questions about how we can help support clients through a breakdown in a relationship. Luke Stephens, our Trainee Solicitor in our Matrimonial department, was on hand to provide some much needed guidance. We’ve set out our answers out below: As a solicitor how do you ease stress…
We participated in Solicitors Chat on Twitter answering questions about how a Solicitor can help you include a gift to charity in your Will. Ruth Appleton from our Private Client department was on hand to provide some much needed guidance. We’ve set out our answers out below. What are the benefits of leaving a gift…
We participated in Solicitors Chat on Twitter answering questions about a legal jargon and the importance of legal terminology. Our Digital Marketing Manager, Ruth Pendell, and Trainee Legal Executive, Lucy Watson, were on hand to provide some much needed guidance. Why are legal terms and phrases so important in contracts and cases? Legal terms and…
We participated in a special 100th anniversary Solicitors Chat today on Twitter answering questions about how our Lawyers entered the legal profession and what being a Lawyer means to them. Read their responses below: 1. What made you decide to become a solicitor? We asked our Child Care Solicitor, Jess O’Shea, what made her want…
We participated in Solicitors Chat yesterday on Twitter answering questions about Avoiding Common Business Mistakes. Our commercial team were on hand to provide some much needed guidance. We’ve set out our answers out below. 1. How can businesses make sure their contracts are properly drafted and why is it important they do so? Whether it’s…
We are delighted to take this opportunity to announce that our chosen Charity for 2024 is Pied Piper Founded in 1992, The Pied Piper Appeal is the leading children’s charity in Gloucestershire. Our mission is to make a difference to the lives of sick and disabled children in the county. We do this in four…
Clinical Negligence in the first hours and days a six-year-old boy won eight-figure damages from the NHS shows that specialist lawyers are always there to ensure that lessons are learned and just compensation paid. Outline of case The much-wanted boy was born following a surrogate pregnancy. After his delivery, however, medical staff failed to notice…
On Thursday 29th November, Tayntons attended the Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Legal Excellence Awards held at Bowood Golf & Spa Hotel. In our first year of entering the awards we were nominated for 2 awards – Service to the Community award and Law Firm of the Year. Joining in the celebrations were 3 ex-international Rugby players…
The Law does not require children to be wrapped in cotton wool and recognises that play facilities must be thrilling as well as healthy. However, as a High Court decision showed, that does not mean that it is acceptable to expose youngsters to reasonably foreseeable risks without adequate warning. The case concerned an inflatable structure…
Introducing Laurence Lucas, Commercial Property Partner here at Tayntons. Laurence is joining Tayntons with a wealth of experience and knowledge within Commercial Property, having specialised in this area of Law since 2000. He has lived in Gloucester for over 20 years and is a Governor at High School for Girls in Denmark Road. “Tayntons has…
A massive thank you to everyone who came to our first Curry Club of 2018! It was great to see so many of you and welcome some new faces. There are lots of exciting developments and ventures taking place in Gloucester this year and Curry Club is a great opportunity to keep in touch with…
How well did we fair in Mark Cummings County Quiz? This week Tayntons appeared on Mark Cummings County Quiz on BBC Radio Gloucestershire. Our team consisted of James Melvin-Bath, Laurence Lucas, Lucy Watson, Melanie Hull, Ruth Pendell and an appearance from Janine Guthrie on Thursday. Tayntons have been in business for over 160 years and…
Our last Curry Club of 2017 took place on 1st November and was a fantastic turn out. It was great to see so many of you there! Paul James of Gloucester City Council was our guest speaker and provided a thoroughly informative speech. Gloucester has some fantastic regeneration projects taking place at the moment and in the…
Lexcel is the Law Society’s legal practice quality mark for excellence in legal practice management and excellence in client care. The process involves considering a firm’s structure and strategy, financial management, information management, people management, risk management, client care, file and case management. Legal practices are then accredited against the standards required and have the…
Tayntons Curry Club is a friendly, laid back, informal networking event which occurs every 3 months at The Vining’s Restaurant at Gloucester Quays. We encourage local businesses and like-minded individuals to make connections over a delicious curry! Attendance will cost £15.00. Our guest speaker will be Adam Balding from Gloucester Rugby; we look forward to…
Please note that this office will be closed for the Christmas Period on the 22nd (from 1.00 pm), 23rd to 28th December 2016. The office will be open on the 29th and 30th December albeit that a skeleton staff will be operating. The office will re-open fully on Tuesday 3rd January 2017.
Tayntons Solicitors are sponsoring the Believe in Gloucester awards which takes place on the 26th November at Kingsholm Rugby Stadium. We are very proud to be one of the sponsors of this event and Tayntons very own Chris Price is one of the Judges. Chris will be judging the ‘Tutor/Mentor of the year’ award, where…
Sebastian Field gave a insight to the requirements of being a Mayor and his reasons for wanting to become one. Chris Price Tayntons Partner said; ‘we were delighted that the Mayor took time out of his busy schedule to speak at our Curry Club. It was the best attended so far with over 80 individuals…
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