Welcome Jennifer Lee and Philip Taylor

Sep 07, 2021

Jennifer Lee and Philip Taylor join our Driffield office

Pinkney Grunwells is a well-established local law firm dating back to 1938 with offices in Bridlington, Hunmanby, Scarborough and Whitby. Our Driffield office opened in March 2016 and has gained popularity and grown in numbers since.


Jennifer Lee qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2014. Obtained her law degree from Lincoln University she went to work in various law firms within Residential Conveyancing, but when the market crashed in 2008 she changed paths briefly and went to work in Litigation before specialising in Residential Conveyancing. Jennifer can deal with the purchase and sale of residential property including freehold and leasehold.


When she’s not at work Jennifer enjoys spending time outdoors climbing, walking and gardening.

Philip Taylor qualified as a Solicitor in 1987.  He obtained his law degree from Oxford University in 1981 before becoming a Master of Arts in 1986. Since starting his career Philip has created an impressive list of clients including some top household names in the world of property investment, retail, manufacturing and logistics. Philip now specialises in Agricultural and Farming and Commercial Law including negotiating options for gas pipelines, windfarm cables and other infrastructure. Beyond that he has a strong background in all aspects of commercial developments, freehold and leasehold transactions predominantly involving industrial, warehouse, office and shop properties.


When he is not at work Philip enjoys reading, cycling and walking.

Hayley Garnett, Partner of Pinkney Grunwells said:


“Jennifer and Philip bring a wealth of experience and exceptional knowledge with them, not only to Pinkney Grunwells but to the town. They both share our passion to provide a top quality service to our clients and we are delighted to have them join our firm.” 


* All photos courtesy of Driffield & Wolds Weekly *


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