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# Pengillys Solicitors

Providing quality, legal expertise in Dorset since 1891

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- [Home](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/) - Providing quality legal services since 1891
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- [Home](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/) - Providing quality legal services since 1891
- [Home](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/) - Providing quality legal services since 1891
- [Wills and Probate](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/areas-of-expertise/private-clients/wills-probate-and-intestacy/) - The Importance of Making a Will cannot be overstated As we move through life, many of us ponder important questions—how will our loved ones be provided for? What will happen to our children if the worst should happen? Often, we put off making these decisions, but delaying can leave your family vulnerable at a difficult
- [Buying and selling a home](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/areas-of-expertise/property/buying-and-selling-a-home/) - Buying or selling a home is often said to be one of life’s most stressful experiences. With the right legal team by your side however, the process can be much easier and more manageable. At Pengillys, our property department is committed to handling your property transactions efficiently and keeping you informed every step of the
- [Landlord & Tenant disputes](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/areas-of-expertise/businesses/commercial-disputes/) - Whether you're a Landlord or Tenant, understanding your rights and responsibilities can be challenging. Our in-depth knowledge of the law, court procedures, and civil mediation equips us to successfully bring or defend claims. We operate with common sense, weighing the benefits of going to court against the costs involved to ensure you make informed decisions.
- [Commercial and Business Legal Services](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/areas-of-expertise/businesses/business-structure/) - Our Commercial and Business team has earned an outstanding reputation for delivering efficient and comprehensive services across a broad range of business-related transactions. Whether you're a small local business or a large enterprise, we provide tailored legal advice and guidance to ensure your transaction is smooth and successful. Our services include: Sale and Purchase of
- [Relationship breakdown](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/areas-of-expertise/family-and-relationships/divorce-and-separation/) - Family and relationship breakdowns are often incredibly stressful and emotionally challenging. Our dedicated Family team is here to provide robust and expert guidance on issues involving relationship breakdown whether marriage, civil partnership or cohabitation. We are committed to supporting you every step of the way. Whether through Court proceedings or using non-Court dispute resolution, for
- [Powers of Attorney & Court of Protection](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/areas-of-expertise/private-clients/powers-of-attorney-court-of-protection/) - Powers of Attorney A Power of Attorney is a legal document that you make to allow someone (the ‘Attorney’) to make decisions on your behalf. There are different sorts of Power for different circumstances including a General Power of Attorney and a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). A Power of Attorney must be made when
- [Children](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/areas-of-expertise/family-and-relationships/children/) - Whether you are a parent, young person, grandparent, or extended family member, disputes over child arrangements can be incredibly stressful and filled with uncertainty. Finding a solution quickly is crucial. With decades of experience in resolving family disputes involving children, we are here to support you. Our team has years of experience in resolving, whether
- [Commercial property](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/areas-of-expertise/property/commercial-property/) - Our property department handles a wide range of business premises, including shops, offices, hotels, restaurants, pubs, and industrial units. We have extensive knowledge of the law and practical issues that specifically affect business property. With decades of experience advising both landlords and tenants on the terms of commercial leases, we understand how vital it is
- [Tax planning and trusts](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/areas-of-expertise/private-clients/tax-planning-and-trusts/) - Trusts are legal entities that can help you pass on assets to future generations with minimal tax consequences. Therefore, they are often used as a tool in tax planning. There are various different sorts of trusts for different purposes and we can of course advise you on all of these and what might be appropriate
- [Personal Injury](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/areas-of-expertise/legal-disputes/personal-injury/) - An accident can strike at any time, often leaving a significant impact on your life and finances. Our specialist Personal Injury Lawyer, who is also a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, acts exclusively for victims of accidents, working hard to secure the maximum compensation as quickly as possible. Our approach Your
- [Inheritance disputes](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/areas-of-expertise/legal-disputes/inheritance-disputes/) - Understanding your options If you’ve found yourself excluded from a Will or feel that you haven’t been adequately provided for, it’s important to know that you may still have options, even if there’s no Will in place (which falls under the Law of Intestacy). Here are some circumstances that might allow for a claim: Financial
- [Commercial Disputes](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/areas-of-expertise/legal-disputes/contract-disputes/) - Whether you're a business or a consumer, understanding your rights and responsibilities can be challenging. Our in-depth knowledge of the law, court procedures, and civil mediation equips us to successfully bring or defend claims. We operate with common sense, weighing the commercial benefits of going to court against the costs involved to ensure you make
- [Complaints procedure](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/complaints-procedure/) - We aim to offer all our clients an efficient and satisfactory service and we trust we will do so in this case. If however there is any aspect of our service with which you are unhappy, and which you cannot resolve with the lawyer acting for you, you may raise the matter with Mrs Foot,
- [Information about our charges](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/about-us/information-about-our-charges/) - Pengillys are committed to providing transparent and realistic estimates when it comes to costs and timescales. In accordance with our Lexcel accreditation we will provide you with a formal estimate at the beginning of any instructions and keep this estimate updated throughout the case. Whilst it is of course difficult to give estimates that cover
- [Client satisfaction questionnaire](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/questionnaire/) - This questionnaire is part of our commitment to ensuring we provide the best legal service we can. We would be grateful if you could help us by completing the form. Please be assured that the survey is completely confidential. If you would like to remain anonymous then please remove the reference number.
- [Family and relationships](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/areas-of-expertise/family-and-relationships/)
- [Property](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/areas-of-expertise/property/)
- [Private clients](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/areas-of-expertise/private-clients/)
- [Businesses](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/areas-of-expertise/businesses/)
- [Legal disputes](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/areas-of-expertise/legal-disputes/)
- [Areas of expertise](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/areas-of-expertise/)
- [Employment law](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/areas-of-expertise/businesses/employment-law/) - As a business owner or manager, you may not have the time or resources to ensure you fully understand all areas of the law enough to remain compliant and avoid potential pitfalls. Pengillys can assist businesses with all areas of employment law, providing reassurance and protection against potential claims. As an employee, understanding your legal
- [Care home cost planning](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/areas-of-expertise/private-clients/care-home-cost-planning/) - The prospect of you or a loved one moving into a care home can be daunting. While the chances of this happening are relatively small, the costs can be crippling, which is why it is worth considering what you may be able to do to more effectively manage this risk . Points to consider when
- [Pengillys pledge](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/about-us/pengillys-mutual-solicitor-client-pledge/) - Pengillys have been solicitors in Weymouth for over 130 years and as such pride ourselves on providing the best legal service we can. To achieve this we seek to consistently assess our methods of service with a view to updating them where we believe we will provide a better service to our client. This includes,
- [Letting property](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/areas-of-expertise/property/letting-property/) - Being a Responsible Landlord Whether you're looking to supplement your income or explore property investment, letting your property to tenants can be a rewarding opportunity. However, it's important to understand your legal obligations and rights as a landlord to avoid potential complications and financial liabilities down the road. At Pengillys, we’re here to help, whether
- [Pengillys’ Copyright Notice](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/copyright/) - The content and images on this website are protected by copyright. We are happy for any information to be copied provided it is intended for personal use only. Permission to copy or distribute the contents of this site, either in part or in full, to a third party is permissible, provided that it is credited
- [Pengillys’ Legal Disclaimer](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/disclaimer/) - This website and its contents are intended as a general guide only and do not constitute legal or professional advice.Pengillys accepts no responsibility for content or information provided by any of the links to other companies or organisations. Pengillys’ Privacy Statement Every effort is made to protect your on-line privacy.Our on-line enquiry form asks you
- [Charities](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/areas-of-expertise/private-clients/charities/) - Charities play a vital role, often filling gaps where public services may not reach. One prominent example is the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), which, as a fully funded charity without government assistance, provides a crucial life-saving service. Whether your charity is large or small, we offer expert legal advice on all aspects, from daily
- [About us](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/about-us/) - Pengillys is a well-established and highly respected law firm serving the local communities of Weymouth and Dorchester as well as helping clients from further afield. Guided by a commitment to quality, we combine traditional values like clear communication and transparency with the benefits of progressive legal practice. Our clients’ interests are at the heart of
- [Privacy Notice](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/privacy-notice/) - All personal information provided by you will be treated in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the EU GDPR 2018 or UK GDPR 2021 depending on where the information is processed: Personal data is information which directly or indirectly identifies you. We at Pengillys LLP are committed to processing your personal data in
- [Refund policy](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/refund-policy/) - Online Payments If a client sends us money via Worldpay and requests a return of the money, we can offer them a refund minus any of Worldpay/ Streamline costs and after taking into account any time costs and disbursements incurred in relation to the matter to that time (unless we are prevented from doing so
- [Get in touch](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/contact-information/) - Pengillys' Legal Disclaimer This website and its contents are intended as a general guide only and do not constitute legal or professional advice.Pengillys accepts no responsibility for content or information provided by any of the links to other companies or organisations. Pengillys' Privacy Statement Every effort is made to protect your on-line privacy.Our on-line enquiry
- [Make a payment](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/make-a-payment/)

## Our people

- [Ella McGrady](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-people/ella-mcgrady/) - Ella began her legal career as a Legal Secretary and by 2022 had progressed to Conveyancing Assistant. Ella has now achieved her Level 4 diploma in Conveyancing Law & Practice and is eager to begin her journey to Level 6 when she will qualify as a Licensed Conveyancer. Ella has 8 years of experience in
- [Ashlee Hallett](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-people/ashlee-hallett/) - Ashlee joined the Private Client team in August 2025 having just completed her A Levels. She is enrolled onto the Solicitor Apprenticeship scheme with BPP University at Level 7. This will see her complete her LLB degree and her SQE exams in order to be admitted as a Solicitor in the summer of 2031. The
- [Taylor Cooke](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-people/taylor-cooke/) - Taylor joined Pengillys in 2021 and has completed her qualification as a Licensed Conveyancer. As a member of the firm’s busy Property Department, Taylor deals with all types of residential property transactions, involving both freehold and leasehold property. Taylor is from South Africa and moved to the UK in 2018 with her family. Outside of
- [Millie Underwood](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-people/millie-underwood/) - Having completed her A-Levels in 2025 Millie joins the Private Client Team as an apprentice paralegal with goals to complete the course and qualify in early 2027. The team are thrilled to have her on board. Millie is supervised by Katherine Ashley, Principal.
- [Kim Bennett](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-people/kim-bennett/) - Kim started her legal career in 1993 when she joined a local solicitors firm as an office junior. She progressed to the role of junior secretary and then to senior secretary working for a principal of the firm. After a short break from the legal world, Kim joined a firm of solicitors in Poole and
- [Hannah Goddard](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-people/hannah-goddard/) - Hannah graduated in 2010 with a 2:1 LLB Hons degree in Law from the University of Sheffield. She began studying with the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in 2012 and qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in September 2017. Hannah joined Pengillys in August 2014 having previously been working for a local firm of property
- [William Timms](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-people/william-timms/) - Will joined Pengillys in September 2022 beginning his career with us by undertaking a paralegal apprenticeship after completing his A-Levels in the summer. He successfully qualified in September 2024, achieving a distinction whilst doing so and becoming a qualified CILEx Paralegal. This enabled Will to enrol onto the solicitor apprenticeship with BPP University which will
- [Charlotte Read](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-people/charlotte-read-2/) - I graduated from the University of Kent with an Undergraduate Degree in Law in 2020, before completing the Legal Practice Course with Distinction in 2021. Since May 2025, I have worked as a legal secretary at Pengillys, primarily within the Private Client department, while also gaining experience in Conveyancing. Although my experience to date has
- [Sarah Elliot](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-people/sarah-elliot/) - Sarah started her career in London as a legal secretary. After having her son she moved to East Sussex where she worked for various firms of solicitors mainly dealing with commercial and residential property transactions. Sarah joined our practice in October 2022 as a Legal Executive in the property department. Outside of work Sarah enjoys
- [Karen Brown](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-people/karen-brown/) - Karen joined Pengillys in 1987 as a secretary. Following the birth of her son, Jake, she has worked in various capacities. She became a Conveyancing Executive in 2007. She also deals with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme operated by Pengillys. She is also involved in much day to day work for developers for whom the firm
- [Georgia Smart](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-people/georgia-smart/) - Georgia joined Pengillys in September 2021 and qualified as a Paralegal in September 2023. Most recently she qualified as a Licensed Probate Practitioner in July 2025. As a member of the firm’s Private Client department, Georgia deals with Probate and Administration of Estates, Wills, Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection work. When not at
- [Beth Barnard-Irons](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-people/beth-barnard-irons/) - Beth joined Pengillys in October 2021 as an apprentice Conveyancing Technician. Beth completed her apprenticeship in January 2024 and qualified as a Licensed Conveyancer in 2025. Beth began her legal career within the Local Authority, developing expertise in property, contract, and regulatory law. Beth is a proficient member of our Property Department specialising in leasehold
- [Sophie Hall](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-people/sophie-hall/) - Sophie joined Pengillys in 2022 and works in our Property Department and has completed her studies to become a Licensed Conveyancer. Sophie began her legal career in 2017 when she worked for a local firm as a Secretary before becoming a Conveyancing Assistant in 2018. Outside of work Sophie and her partner have their hands
- [Alexandra Hambidge-Holloway](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-people/alexandra-hambidge-holloway/) - Alexandra began her professional career in the Court Service in 2008 where she worked within the Family and Civil departments. She graduated as a member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in 2013 and then joined a local conveyancing firm dealing primarily in residential transactions. Alexandra joined Pengillys in April 2018 and is currently
- [Bradley Mullins](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-people/bradley-mullins/) - Bradley joined Pengillys in August 2022 as a Trainee Solicitor, having previously worked for a large firm in Exeter. He gained a Law degree from Swansea University in 2020 and completed his Masters of Law and LPC (Legal Practise Course) at the University of Law in 2021. Since qualifying as a solicitor, Bradley specialises in
- [Liam Connolly](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-people/liam-connolly/) - Liam joined Pengillys in January 2014 having graduated from Bangor University with a 2:1 B.A Hons degree in English and Linguistics. Liam qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in May 2023 and has now been appointed as an Associate of Pengillys LLP. As well as effectively managing the usual cases expected of the Private Client
- [John Walkington](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-people/john-walkington/) - Regularly appearing in the Family Court at all levels, John has been involved in a number of recently reported cases, including in the Court of Appeal. John regularly advises on Living Together Agreements and Prenuptial Agreements, and in circumstances where relationships break down he uses his skills as a Solicitor, Accredited Collaborative Practitioner, and Accredited
- [Tom Cleall](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-people/tom-cleall/) - Tom was appointed as a Principal of the firm in September 2024 and is uniquely a dual qualified Solicitor (2024) & Licensed Conveyancer (2016) in the firm's residential & commercial property departments. Tom joined Pengillys in April 2017 from a large national conveyancing firm. During his time there he had exposure to a wide variety
- [Matt Rimmer](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-people/matt-rimmer/) - Having grown up in Dorchester, Matt ventured off to University in Aberystwyth and Bristol before returning to Dorset to start his legal career. Matt qualified as a solicitor with Pengillys in 2011 and became a Principal in April 2015. He specialises in property work, both commercial and residential for private individuals, developers and property companies.
- [Chris Berry](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-people/chris-berry/) - Christopher has many years experience of personal matters for Clients, ranging from the wealthy to the disadvantaged. He was an original Panel Deputy (previously Receiver) appointed by the Court of Protection and has been a member of the Law Society’s Probate Section and Conveyancing Section and also one of Mencap’s Will and Trusts Service’s professional
- [Sherry Foot](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-people/sherry-foot/) - Sherry first graduated in 1989 with BSc (Hons) degree in Sociology and Philosophy. She spent a brief period as a WPC in Dorset Police, before joining HMRC where she worked mainly as an investigator until August 2008. Sherry completed the Legal Practice Course with Distinction at Bournemouth University in June 2011. She then trained with Pengillys
- [Katherine Ashley](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-people/katherine-ashley/) - Katherine joined the Practice in September 1990 as a Junior Receptionist and was rapidly promoted to a Legal Secretary in the Probate and Private Client Department. This instilled a keen interest in this area of law and Katherine was sufficiently enthused to qualify through The Institute of Legal Executives. Katherine has worked exclusively in the
- [Beth Barnard-Irons](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-people/beth-barnard-irons/) - Beth joined Pengillys in October 2021 as an apprentice Conveyancing Technician. Beth completed her apprenticeship in January 2024 and qualified as a Licensed Conveyancer in 2025. Beth began her legal career within the Local Authority, developing expertise in property, contract, and regulatory law. Beth is a proficient member of our Property Department specialising in leasehold
- [Chris Berry](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-people/chris-berry/) - Christopher has many years experience of personal matters for Clients, ranging from the wealthy to the disadvantaged. He was an original Panel Deputy (previously Receiver) appointed by the Court of Protection and has been a member of the Law Society’s Probate Section and Conveyancing Section and also one of Mencap’s Will and Trusts Service’s professional

## Our history

- [2011 - today](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-history/2011-today/) - 2011 Pengillys welcome a new Principal in Katherine Ashley who joined the firm as a Junior Receptionist in 1990 and never stopped progressing. 2022 Pengillys welcome a new Principal in Sherry Foot and our Senior Principal, Tim Guppy, hands the reins over to John Walkington. 2024 We bid farewell to Tim Guppy who has retired
- [70's - 00's](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-history/70s-2024/) - 70’s, 80’s & 90's Continuing our tradition, more newly appointed solicitors join the firm such as Christopher Lousley, Roger Maxwell, Geoffrey Meakins, Christopher Berry, Timothy Guppy and Michael Edmonds. 2000 Pengilly & Ridge amalgamate with Wickham & Lloyd-Edwards becoming the largest one site law firm in the area. 2005 Pengillys open an office in Challacombe
- [1959 - 1973](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-history/1959-1973/) - 1959 Sadly, George Ridge passes away after a long illness, having served in two World Wars. 1965 Sir Alexander Pengilly sadly passes away aged 97, however the firm 'Pengilly and Ridge' continues to grow and maintain his spirit of service to the public and in-house mentorship. 1972 Robert Taylor joins the firm due to expansion
- [1938 - 1949](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-history/1938-1949/) - 1938 Peter Prideaux admitted as a Solicitor in 1937 joins the Practice. 1939 The firm becomes ‘Pengilly and Ridge’ as George Ridge is made a partner. Sir Alexander turns 71 and shows no sign of retiring. Peter Vine joins the firm as Articled Clerk, is admitted as a Solicitor in 1947 and thereafter played a
- [1907 - 1929](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-history/1907-1929/) - 1907 Alexander Pengilly acquires the firm ‘Stegall, Hooper and Chave’ and enters partnership with Lewis Chave creating ‘Pengilly and Chave Jr.’ and begin practising from 100 St Mary Street. George Ridge becomes articled to Alexander Pengilly. 1921 George Ridge finally completes his studies, having paused his studies to serve in the First World War, and
- [1890 - 1905](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-history/1890-1905/) - 1890 Alexander Pengilly was admitted as a Solicitor and the story of Pengillys begins. 1891 Alexander Pengilly establishes a law practice in Cornwall also serving as Mayor of Helston between 1898 and 1899. 1903 Alexander Pengilly and his family move to Weymouth for health reasons and form a Law Partnership with Arthur Wentworth Malim known

## Our charges

- [Powers of Attorney & Court of Protection](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-charges/private-clients/powers-of-attorney-and-court-of-protection/) - Our service includes preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorney including advising on the effect of the document proposed, preparation and issue of relevant notices and arrangement for correct execution and application for registration at the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG). The OPG charge a registration fee per document as set out below. Court of
- [Estate Administration & Probate](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-charges/private-clients/estate-administration-probate/) - Further to the information found on our ‘Administration of Estates and Probate’ page please find below information on the various services and likely expenses involved in obtaining grant of Probate and in the administration of an Estate. Of course, you will be very aware that circumstances will vary and therefore these fees are for guidance
- [Residential Re-Mortgage - example](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-charges/property/residential-re-mortgage/) - The information below constitutes an example only of the costs and activities involved in a typical re-mortgage of a residential property. Remortgage of a residential property When your fixed term mortgage comes to and end (or nears it’s end) you may look to re-mortgage with a new provider. Often ‘free legal’s' are offered however we
- [Residential Leasehold Purchase - worked example](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-charges/property/residential-leasehold-purchase/) - The information below constitutes an example only of the costs and activities involved in a typical leasehold purchase transaction. What we do: Work required to complete the purchase of your new home will usually include but is not limited to: Taking your instructions and providing initial advice Undertake onboarding process, verify ID and source of
- [Residential Freehold Purchase - worked example](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-charges/property/residential-freehold-purchase/) - The information below constitutes an example only of the costs and activities involved in a typical freehold property purchase transaction. What we do: Work required to complete the purchase of your new house will usually include but is not limited to: Taking your instructions and providing initial advice Undertake onboarding process, verify ID and source
- [Property Scale](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-charges/property/property-services/) - What does a typical conveyancing transaction involve? It is sometimes useful to see an indicative estimate on a “typical” conveyancing transaction. We treat each conveyancing transaction as standalone so there is rarely a “typical” transaction but even so we have provided information of likely timescales and charges of: A typical residential freehold property A typical
- [Other Property Services](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-charges/property/other-property-services/) - Other property related matters which may be required by you are usually charged as follows and some of these may be required during the course of a sale or purchase. Of course in every case when we discuss the matter with you, you will be provided with an itemised estimate of fees for clarity:
- [Personal](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-charges/private-clients/) - Wills Our service includes comprehensive advice based on your personal circumstances and wishes. The overall charges will be based on the overall complexity of the document required to achieve those wishes. Please see our guidance in the Will section to assist you when considering how you would like your assets to be handled upon your
- [Miscellaneous](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-charges/private-clients/wills/) - Release and Certification of Documents Our costs to release Wills, Deeds or Documents where we are not instructed to act: Please note we can only certify documents for existing clients.
- [Employment](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-charges/employment/) - We know that whether you are an employer or an employee, when a claim to the Employment Tribunal becomes necessary your case will be unique and personal. Sometimes terms can be agreed at a very early stage, in which case a Settlement Agreement is likely. On other occasions the Early Conciliation Scheme can assist. Generally
- [Trusts and Tax](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-charges/private-clients/trusts-and-tax/) - Every Trust is individual and it is not therefore possible to propose a flat fee for caring for these matters. Time will be recorded and fees calculated on the hourly rate of the person acting on your behalf plus VAT as listed in our Terms of Business. Disbursements: these vary and will be advised when
- [Stamp Duty Land Tax](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-charges/property/stamp-duty-land-tax/) - Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) Stamp Duty is payable on purchases and on some other types of property transfer arrangements. You will pay SDLT based on the purchase price of the house but other considerations can sometimes increase or remove this altogether. The rates of tax are set by the government and can be subject
- [Legal Disputes](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-charges/legal-disputes-debt-recovery/) - Debt Recovery Particularly during a credit crisis, circumstances regularly arise where companies or individuals find themselves in a position where the person or company for whom they have provided a service, or to whom they have advanced credit, fail to pay. We are regularly called upon to assist. What will we do? Letter of Claim
- [Property](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/our-charges/property/) - An overview Whether you are buying your first home, leasing business property or undertaking any other property related transaction, there will be a number of important issues that must be carefully considered before committing yourself. Our property lawyers will advise you on these matters and guide you through what can often be a difficult process.

## Vacancies

- [Full/Part Time Solicitor/FCILEX/Licensed Conveyancer - Residential or Commercial Property](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/vacancies/full-part-time-solicitor-fcilex-licensed-conveyancer/) - Type – Permanent Location – Poundbury We are looking for a full/part time Solicitor/FCILEX/Licensed Conveyancer within our busy & established Property Team. The successful and ambitious candidate will join and enthusiastic team and will be experienced in all property related matters including to include leasehold and freehold disposals and acquisitions and site acquisitions. NQ and

## Alerts

- [Unregulated Will writers are putting families at risk!](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/alerts/unregulated-will-writers-are-putting-families-at-risk-2/) - Read more here

## Reviews

- [Family](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/reviews/family-2/) - Many thanks for your time, effort, and professional advice in this matter, all delivered in a very friendly, efficient and approachable manner.
- [Personal Injury](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/reviews/personal-injury/) - I would like to thank you for everything you’ve done ... your hard work has/ will change my life. Thank you.
- [Family](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/reviews/family/) - Thank you for your professional support and legal advice provided to my daughter, during this traumatic period of her life. Today will provide closure and allow (my daughter) to get her life back on track.
- [Property purchase](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/reviews/another-review/) - You have made what is well known to be one of life's more stressful experiences as reassuringly comfortable as possible. Your communications have been robust and clear. Thank you.
- [Property sale](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/reviews/property/) - Many thanks for your patience and resilience to get the sale over the line. I really appreciated how communicative you were during the process.
- [Legal disputes](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/reviews/another-review-2/) - Thank you so much for the help, support (and counselling!) you've given us over the last few years, it's been a horrible time, but so good to have you in our corner!
- [Private clients](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/reviews/private-clients/) - On behalf of my uncle and family we would like to say that the overall level of service from Pengillys was excellent.
- [Business](https://www.pengillys.co.uk/reviews/business/) - Thank you so much for your clear advice and attention to detail. I felt throughout that I was in expert hands.