Business Details
Your Trusted Solicitors in Scarborough
Established in the late 1930s, Pinkney Grunwells has grown to become one of Yorkshire's most respected legal practices. Our firm combines decades of experience with a community-focused approach, offering tailored legal solutions for both personal and commercial clients. With five accessible offices in Scarborough, Whitby, Driffield, Hunmanby, and Bridlington, we provide transparent, competitive pricing and a commitment to understanding local needs. Our team of 60 professionals includes specialists in residential property, family law, commercial disputes, and employment law, supported by Lexcel-accredited processes that ensure client care and regulatory compliance. We prioritise clear communication, avoiding legal jargon to make complex issues understandable. Our investment in staff development ensures continuity of service, with many team members trained internally. As a Limited Liability Partnership regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we maintain the highest ethical standards while delivering cost-effective legal advice. Clients benefit from complimentary initial consultations, fixed-fee services where possible, and a promise of no hidden charges. Our community roots inform our approachability, with partners actively involved in local initiatives. This blend of expertise, accessibility, and integrity has sustained our reputation for generations, enabling us to support clients through life's significant legal milestones.
Services
Residential Property
Wills and Probate
Family Law
Commercial Disputes
Employment Law
Debt Recovery
Agricultural Law
Served areas
- North Yorkshire and East Coast
Highlights and features
- Five accessible Yorkshire offices with local community knowledge
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees guaranteed
- 60-strong team including specialists in 15+ legal areas
- Lexcel-accredited quality management system for client care
- Partners with combined 60+ years of local legal experience
Associations and certifications
- Lexcel
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Stress-free process
Prompt service
Excellent communications
Great experience
Highly recommend
Services
Residential Property
Our residential property specialists handle all aspects of home buying, selling, and remortgaging. We provide clear guidance on conveyancing processes, leasehold enfranchisement, and property disputes. Clients benefit from fixed-fee quotes, online case tracking, and dedicated solicitor support throughout transactions.
Wills and Probate
We offer comprehensive will drafting, probate administration, and inheritance tax planning. Our team provides free will reviews for existing clients and specialises in complex estate matters. Services include trust creation, lasting power of attorney arrangements, and contentious probate resolution.
Family Law
Handling divorce, child custody, and financial settlements, our family law team prioritises amicable resolutions. We offer initial one-hour paralegal consultations free of charge. Services include prenuptial agreements, domestic abuse injunctions, and mediation support across Yorkshire.
Commercial Disputes
Specialists in contract disputes, debt recovery, and partnership disagreements provide strategic commercial solutions. We focus on minimising business disruption through negotiation, mediation, or court representation. Services include risk management advice and enforcement of commercial judgments.
Employment Law
Advising businesses and employees on employment contracts, redundancies, and tribunal claims. Our proactive approach helps prevent disputes through policy development and staff training. We handle unfair dismissal claims, discrimination cases, and settlement agreement negotiations.
People
Teresa Bennion
Partner / Solicitor - Family Law
Specialising in family law since 2003, Teresa combines legal expertise with compassionate client support. She leads our family law team, focusing on complex divorce settlements and child custody arrangements while maintaining our community-focused service ethos.
Daniel Boynton
Partner / Operations Manager
With 30 years' experience at Pinkney Grunwells, Daniel oversees operations and business strategy. Starting as an apprentice, he champions staff development and ensures our services remain accessible and competitively priced across Yorkshire.
Hayley Garnett
Partner / Solicitor - Civil Litigation
Hayley specialises in dispute resolution, bringing practical solutions to commercial and personal legal conflicts. Her approach prioritises client understanding and stress reduction, reflecting our commitment to making legal processes accessible and straightforward.
Questions
What areas do you cover for property transactions?
We handle residential property matters across North Yorkshire, including Scarborough, Whitby, Driffield, Hunmanby, and Bridlington areas.
Do you offer fixed-fee conveyancing services?
Yes, we provide transparent fixed-fee conveyancing packages with no hidden extras, including online case tracking for your convenience.
Can I get emergency legal assistance?
While we don't offer 24/7 emergency services, our offices respond promptly to urgent matters during regular business hours.
How do you handle commercial dispute resolution?
We focus on cost-effective solutions through negotiation and mediation first, with full court representation available for complex business disputes.
What makes your wills service different?
We offer free will reviews for existing clients and combine estate planning expertise with clear explanations of legal implications for your family.
Do you provide employment law advice for small businesses?
Yes, our employment law team offers tailored support for Yorkshire businesses, including contract creation and staff management guidance.
Reviews (5)
Phillip McGrath
Jan 24, 2022
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Pinkney Grunwell have been our Lawyers since 2005 and represented us in the family courts, will writing, execution of wills, house purchase and sale. In all matters they have represented us in an extremely professional and caring manner and fought our corner with the utmost vigour and outstanding legal advice. Particular mention to Theresa who successfully represented us on numerous occasions over 18 months in a custody battle for our grandchildren.
We have received the same excellent standards through the Bridlington office with Elaine Craggs handling our current house sale and purchase. Thank you to all Pinkney Grunwell staff for your outstanding service.
We have received the same excellent standards through the Bridlington office with Elaine Craggs handling our current house sale and purchase. Thank you to all Pinkney Grunwell staff for your outstanding service.
Faith Young
Jan 09, 2022
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Many thanks to the team at Pinkney Grunwells who've helped us on a number of occasions with legal matters. Friendly yet professional.
Nicky Richardson
Dec 06, 2021
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Excellent service provided by Amy and Eleanor in the sale/purchase of our new home. They got the job done in a timely & professional manner and were always available to answer any queries. I would not hesitate to engage Amy & Eleanor again in the future.
Peter Richardson
Dec 04, 2021
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Despite being extremely busy, Amy and Eleanor handled not one, but four property sales/purchases for us this summer. No dramas - exactly what we needed.
Neil Cox
Aug 17, 2021
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We've used Pinkney's for a number of years and their service has always been excellent. In particular, Amy Arnold in the Whitby office went above and beyond the call of duty recently when we bought a property near London in the run-up to the end of the Stamp Duty holiday. Amy provided a first class service and helped us complete on the purchase in record time, even though it was an exceptionally busy period. Highly recommended!