Pictons

read moreSince Pictons was set up in 1967 we've grown to become one of the top law firms in Herts Beds and Bucks. Over the past five decades we've established a great reputation as not only one of the best law firms to deal with, we have also ensured that our very personal and sensitive approach to doing business has meant that our clients feel cared for and confident that they can trust us to achieve the outcomes they want. We've had a lot of changes in fifty years and now we are seen as a dynamic and more progressive law firm.

read moreIf you think we haven't covered what you're looking for in our menu, then just give us a call on 0800 302 9448. There isn't one aspect of Residential Conveyancing that we don't know about and we can help you across the board to ensure you secure your property as quickly and as economically as possible. A Transfer of Equity is the change of legal ownership of a property either by removing a party from the title deeds or by adding a party to the title deeds. Typical scenarios of when a Transfer of Equity may happen are on a breakdown of a marriage or civil partnership and either the Court orders or it is agreed in matrimonial proceedings that the property is to be transferred from the joint name of the couple to a sole name.

read moreIf you are unfortunate enough to get to a stage in your life where you lose the capacity to handle your affairs and you haven't put in place a Lasting Power Of Attorney, then in order for someone else to take over your affairs they will have to apply to the Court Of Protection. This will mean the submission of a Deputyship application and involves a lengthy application process which takes around six months for the Order to be obtained. Once the Deputy is appointed they can then be entrusted to look after your affairs.

read moreI am a Partner at Pictons specialising in family law, divorce and separation. Some aspects of family law can become emotionally charged and I guide my clients through the process both advising and acting on their behalf in a calm, considered yet purposeful way. I deal with every matter strategically and get behind every client's case from the outset. Although my experience is broad, I have a particular interest in financial matters arising from divorce. I have dealt with matters with assets worth over 10m and have extensive experience of dealing with high net worth individuals.

read moreWe completely understand that making a decision about the future of your relationship is very difficult and a big step to take. We can help you to clarify your issues, give you sound legal advice on what your options are and help you to resolve them. We understand that any of the areas we cover in Family Law can be emotionally traumatic and we will handle your case with sensitivity and compassion. We have one of the largest Family Law Departments in the region and we have the expertise and experience to offer you a complete range of services for relationship breakdowns, including complex cases where the financial assets involved are substantial.

read moreCombining our legal capabilities and commercial skills with our industry sector knowledge, you can be assured that our legal services will be relevant to your business and the outcome you want to achieve. Whatever the size of the business or wherever it is based either in the UK or overseas, our expertise allows us to offer advice and support you can trust. Whether you are an employer or an employee, we can help you. There can be a whole range of reasons why you may be in dispute with your employee or your employer and this is likely to leave you feeling quite vulnerable even if you run the business.

read moreWhether you require additional support in relation to your day-to-day HR and employment issues or larger scale projects we are here to help. At Pictons our team has a proven track record of advising employers and HR teams on a full range of employment and HR issues. Our strategy will always be pragmatic, determined and outcome focused whatever your requirements. Our philosophy is about protecting your business from the start by working with you to minimise any legal, financial and reputational risks that can arise when you are making decisions that involve your staff.