Tanfield

Tanfield is committed to delivering a high standard of client service while fostering an inclusive, supportive and sustainable working environment for members, staff and clients. It complies with the Equality Act 2010 and recruits on merit, without discrimination. Its Wellbeing, Inclusivity, Diversity & Equality (WIDE) Committee regularly reviews policies and promotes initiatives to advance equality. Wellbeing is supported through trained mentors, alongside ongoing training to maintain professional standards and support career development. The organisation publishes diversity data in line with regulatory requirements and encourages inclusivity through internal communication and engagement. Tanfield contributes to the wider legal community through pro bono work, participation in access initiatives, and opportunities for under-represented groups. It supports charitable activities and environmental sustainability efforts. A structured complaints procedure ensures concerns are addressed fairly, with clear processes for informal and formal resolution, independent review, confidentiality, and record-keeping. Where appropriate, matters may be escalated to external bodies or alternative dispute resolution schemes. Overall, Tanfield combines professional excellence with a strong commitment to social responsibility, equality, and continuous improvement.

Areas of Expertise

• Residential property
• Contractual issues
• Leasehold
• Possession
• Property rights
• Enfranchisement
• Real property
• Service charges
• Commercial property
• Business tenancies
• Planning & development
• Property rights
• Agriculture & rural
• Building safety
• Commercial disputes, finance, securities, mortgages & receivership
• Development disputes
• ADR
• Company & shareholder disputes
• Insolvency
• Other specialisms
• Private client
• Wills, trusts & probate
• Family
• Professional negligence
• Tax