Tees Law > Bishop's Stortford, England > Firm Profile

‘The team comes together to work proactively for their clients. They give regular updates, which gives the client peace of mind on how the case is progressing.’

‘Tees has always been professional, supportive, and helpful. Their expertise in the agricultural sector is so important. They are always at the end of the phone when you need them.’

‘The team has always been very prompt and keep us informed of any issues.’

‘The team at Tees are very good. They have the diversity in knowledge that enable them to understand where the client is coming from. They operate with transparency and fairness.’

‘They have a diverse skill set and a can-do approach. From partner to associate, the results are delivered.’

‘Letty Glaister and Alex Waples stand out for their dedication.’

‘Daniel Fairs always has time for his clients and makes the legal points understandable. Ian Johnston is very caring and goes the extra mile.’

‘Tom Moulsdale has provided an outstanding service. He is patient and capable of working with strict timelines. He always puts the client first.’

‘My wife and I have been dealing with the Will writing team and at all times have been kept posted on progress and all my questions have been answered quickly and been easy to understand.’

‘Our Will preparation has been undertaken by Frances Gill and her paralegal, Omor Abedin. This was undertaken with the Christmas holidays falling in the interim but it was made clear that the drafts would be available soon after the holidays and this was the case. Frances reminded us when we had failed to respond to a recommendation.’

‘This practice has always had a good reputation in Bishop’s Stortford and I have been dealing with them for many years now. I have had excellent advice and help from everyone I have dealt with at the offices in Bishop’s Stortford. ’

‘The people I have been dealing with recently are : Frances Gill Cara Lambert Katharine Parsons All of these people have been very kind, helpful and very professional.’

‘Tees have consistently delivered prompt advice. They demonstrate empathy in difficult situations and help client navigate towards solutions. Tees work as a team and are able to services of relevant colleagues as and when needed.’

‘Nicola Havers has exceptional client focus, understanding and listening skills.

‘Cathy Izzard has exceptional clarity and focus’

‘I have recently been involved in a long and protracted probate involving the estate of my sister. Throughout this three year period I have received help and support of a high order. In particular from Nicola Havers who has been very understanding and sympathetic to my situation. Another stand out member is Andy MacDonald whose integrity and fair mindedness could not be faulted in any way.’

‘The practice offers an excellent personal service, and they respond quickly to any requests or questions. They have been so helpful in explaining the legal side of probate.’

‘I can honestly say that I have complete confidence when referring clients or friends. I know they’ll be dealt with in a professional and friendly manner whether it be the solicitor or support staff. ’

‘Ian Johnston is always on hand to answer questions and to support me in my line of work. Nothing is ever too much trouble.’

‘Ian Johnston clearly knows what he is doing and professionally delivers that knowledge. I have spoken with many solicitors and Ian is just very approachable and friendly and always leaves a good impression on everyone. ’

‘We are very grateful to Luck Luck Ooi who has dealt so kindly and competently with our wills. He listens carefully and asks relevant questions. He has increased our understanding of benefits and pitfalls with his expertise in the present legislation and future possibilities by clear explanation.’

‘Tees has a  broad range of specialists who are available face to face, virtually or by email.’

‘This is a one-stop shop for all issues relating to wills, probate, tax.’

‘Ian Johnston is very knowledgeable and likeable. He is great at putting the client first and gives pragmatic advice that clients really appreciate.’

‘All the team works together to act proactively for their clients. I valued the regular updates and contacts I had with the different members of the team to give me peace of mind on how my case was progressing.’

‘The service I have received from the team from the Brentwood Commercial Property department has always been prompt, professional and friendly.’

‘Jane Winfield was extremely helpful.’

‘I have dealt specifically with Jane Winfield who is always extremely prompt in replying to emails and telephone calls. She explains everything in a very clear and down to earth manner and always works to expedite manners as quickly as possible which from past dealings with solicitors I find very refreshing. I would not hesitate to recommend her.’

‘Solicitors at the practice offer pragmatic, realistic and cut to the chase advice.’

‘Aaron Cane and Lucy Beck are standout solicitors.’

‘Flexible & versatile – high standards of competence & professionalism.’

‘Amenable and understanding – proactive with thoughtful advice and ideas.’

‘Sarah Stocker was well informed, professional in her outlook, courteous, and prompt in her responses.’

‘Janine Collier inspired confidence and put us at ease. Janine always showed great empathy – and we always felt we weren’t treated simply as a case – but as individuals. She was in regular contact, by phone / email – even out of hours when required. She built a great team of experts for our case – and regularly questioned and challenged them. She also found us a good case manager, who found us experts who could really help us – and she negotiated an advance on our settlement to fund these.’

���Tim Deeming who dealt with my personal injury and negligence claim was beyond wonderful. Infinite patience and kindness. Nothing was too much trouble. Absolutely lovely man. If anyone needs a personal injury lawyer I totally recommend him.’

‘Tees are a very efficient and friendly organisation. They believe in providing the ultimate customer care and deliver on this consistently.’

‘Medical negligence is a very emotive subject. The lawyer at Tees was sympathetic, understanding and treated my case as if it was the only one she was dealing with. She was always available when I needed to speak to her and listened to me taking into account everything I said.’

‘Everyone I work with at Tees is polite, approachable, helpful, responsive, client-centred, friendly, efficient, genuine and attentive to the client and the team around them.’

‘Janine Collier is an extremely able and committed lawyer; apart from her skill as a litigator and negotiator, Janine is known for going the extra mile for her clients. Janine’s tenacity is evident from the excellent case outcomes she achieves even in the most complex of cases, she is unafraid to litigate if the right settlement cannot be achieved but her negotiating skills are such that she sees the benefits of settlement where the award is at an appropriate level as this provides certainty that does not follow litigation.’

‘Janine Collier (partner) is exceptional for her detailed factual and legal analysis of claims, the high standard of her instructions, and her sensitive client management. Her energy is remarkable. Strong associates include Sarah Stocker.’

‘A good private client team.’

‘Sara Stabler is very able, practical, and pleasant to work with.’

‘We used Baljeet Kaur and the team at Tees Law for the first time this year and I can honestly say they were the most helpful, speedy and friendly solicitors I have ever used. This was a major transaction for us and Bally put our mind at rest from the start.’

‘Constant swift communications is the name of the game here. Baljeet Kaur kept us informed every step of the way without being chased, which I have to say is a breath of fresh air for us. We wouldn’t hesitate to use them again.’

‘Friendly and genuinely seem to care about the people in our business and the transaction.’

‘The team at Tees is exceptional when it comes to corporate and commercial. They went above and beyond while trying to get the deal done. Their tenacity and understanding of our business were excellent, as well as their understanding of a commercial deal that was not always straightforward.’

‘Lucy Folley was a critical part of getting the deal done. Lucy’s understanding of our business was essential in getting the deal across the line. Without her efforts, I believe that it would not have gone through. I cannot recommend her enough!’

‘Lucy Folley and Baljeet Kaur are both very good and will also work very effectively together, covering for each other when needed. I very much appreciate their commercial attitude to issues that have arisen in transactions.’

‘One thing that made working with Tees unique was how easy the professionals are to talk to – this helped to build trust with our mutual client. Tees provides straightforward, jargon-free advice. They were on hand and made sure they kept in touch with the client regularly with updates and reassurance.’

‘Claire Powell and her team are very effective communicators, taking their time to explain matters of law and where and when commercial decisions have to be taken. They go the extra mile to keep a deal on track, always ensuring their full attention to the matter in hand.’

‘Jason Torrance delivered exceptional litigation advice and guidance, highly recommended, Jason helped us navigate one of the most challenging times. We would not hesitate to use Jason and his team at Tees again, we found all Tees staff to be exceptionally professional and approachable.’

‘Jason Torrance gave sound advice and had excellent contacts for expert Court compliant reports. The barrister Jason recommended was also highly skilled, he offered helpful advice on how to approach the trial and was also very approachable. We could not have had better professionals by our side.’

‘The team have specialist knowledge of the sector which means they can provide clients with tailored advice. It is clear that the firm have good and efficient case management systems in place. ’

‘Jason Torrance has excellent people skills. He gives clear and honest advice to clients at the outset and is a great litigation tactician.’

‘Tees as a multi disciplinary firm provides real in depth expertise with an ability to identify and deal with the exceptional alongside the everyday commercial issues that arise. It merits its reputation for its responsive and often innovative approach to problem solving. What is more this excellence always comes at a competitive price, and their high percentage cost recovery on detailed assessment is enviable.’

‘Darren Perks is hugely capable with in depth knowledge and an ablity to bore down, identify and then retain focus on what is key to a case. Definitely someone you want on your team.’

‘Jason Torrance is a very experienced and talented solicitor who is always determined to get a great result for his clients.’

‘Darren Perks is pragmatic and commercial.’

‘Michael Callaghan provided clear and transparent communication throughout our case. He was accessible and promptly responded to our queries. I felt confident when he managed our case, he effectively navigated our complex legal issues and provided creative solutions.’

‘Commercial and pragmatic advice. ’

‘David Perry is a seasoned litigator at Tees. He is astute to the needs of his clients and utilises his team to ensure the clients are well represented in court. ’

‘Very in-depth knowledge and much depth to the team. The advice is always on point with due consideration given to cost:benefit analysis.’

‘Michael Callaghan is top draw, a very experienced litigator who will always be thoroughly prepared and willing to fight a client’s cause to achieve the best outcome possible. ’

‘Highly professional and effective team. Able to punch above their weight in heavyweight commercial litigation.’

‘David Perry is vastly experienced and highly effective.’

‘Tees have strength in depth across all aspects of commercial litigation. They have a team of lawyers who are not only experts in their fields, but efficient and effective litigators with a clear focus on the needs of their clients. It is my experience that their clients (both individuals and corporate) value the expertise and commercial sense that the Tees team bring to the table.’

‘I’ve worked with Tees for around 10 years now and have always found their approach collaborative and practical.’

‘Rob Whitaker & Katherine Jameson for their knowledge, practical and straightforward logical approaches, disseminating information to find a solution in good time.’

‘Tees provide a tailored and personal service, because it is a fairly small team of dedicated lawyers that genuinely want to achieve the best outcome for their clients.’

‘Rob Whitaker is a very knowledgeable lawyer and is absolutely fastidious in preparing and managing cases. He is also a great tactician, knowing which points to push and which cases to settle.’

‘There is a great team-spirit in the firm, and cases usually have three lawyers working on them, which means three sets of critical eyes.’

‘The team at Tees are highly intelligent but very personable, and they always approach sensitive topics appropriately. Their thoroughness anticipates many questions during the litigation process.’

‘Robert Whitaker is an absolute expert, and his advice has the effect of calming any stressful situation.’

‘Tees fulfils my company’s needs and that of my family. Excellent knowledgeable staff. Experts in their fields. Approachable and human!’

‘The team is always keen to assist, providing articulate and accessible legal advice.’

‘Their approach is both collaborative and practical.’

‘Rob Whitaker & Katherine Jameson stand out for their knowledge, expertise & support when I need it.’

‘The team is able to provide a very personal and tailored service to every client.’

‘Rob Whitaker is very knowledgeable and fastidious in the preparation of his cases. He is also a great tactician, finding and taking the good points in a case, conceding the hopeless points – gaining credibility with the tribunal.’

‘Katherine Jameson is a grafter and provides a brilliant service to her clients.’

‘The employment team at Tees is highly intelligent and very personable. Their thoroughness anticipates many questions during the litigation process.’

‘Robert Whitaker is an absolute expert, and his advice has the effect of calming any stressful situation.’

‘Specific mention to Alison Hills. I have found Alison to be approachable and professional with a refreshingly pragmatic approach.’

‘The Team in Tees has been absolutely brilliant, always available to help explain and always respond very quickly.’

‘We could not fault the service provided by the whole team at Tees throughout the whole case. They were responsive, supportive and extremely professional throughout and the success in the case and the justice achieved was what we wanted.’

‘Always available and attentive to any queries I have, very knowledgeable on this area of law and very quickly brought in the necessary experts. Treated me with compassion and explained everything each step of the way.’

‘Great insight into all the problems facing claimants in medical negligence claims. Excellent attention to detail and very good handling of whole claim.’

‘Ellie Hills is a solicitor who punches above her weight. She is patient and dedicated. She ensures that she understands a client’s needs and delivers them the best outcome which they can achieve.’

‘This firm is a standout and ‘go to’ for all aspects of family law.’

‘Sally Powell is a leading light and brilliant to work with. Knows her stuff and is driven to get the very best results for her clients albeit with her ‘sensible and pragmatic hat on’ at all times.’

‘Helen Midgley is a fabulously thorough, a real eye for detail, super clever and one of the most down to earth people you could possibly meet. Clients love her.’

‘Tees is deeply committed to their clients and ensuring excellence in legal knowledge and case management. They are calm under pressure and not afraid to stand up for their client’s case.’

‘James Scarborough is a very knowledgeable and capable lawyer who interacts well with his clients. He has significant expertise in finances and is able to deal with the most complex of cases. He provides excellent strategic advice with a great attention to detail.’

‘They are a joy to work with. They remain professional throughout, but are also personable, and ensure they provide their client’s with a first class service!’

‘James Scarborough is one to watch. He joined the Tees Team a short while ago and has gone from strength to strength. I am expecting big things from him in the future! A great lawyer and very approachable!’

‘Lisa Honey has been outstanding. Her advice was always given with excellent explanations, so I felt I totally understood everything. Her guidance has simply been invaluable to me, and I felt looked after during the whole process. She was forward thinking including all of the elements I was having to deal with which where a lot.’

‘Caroline Andrews works extremely closely with clients to provide realistic advice. Caroline is thorough and has an in-depth understanding of the approach a court is likely to take to a case. Caroline is extremely approachable and has an excellent working relationship with clients.’

‘Joshua Coombe is thorough, hard working and a master tactician. He is deservedly the head of the department. He deals effortlessly with the most complex of family law disputes. He strives to find solutions in a very pragmatic way which supports the client’s needs and wishes. ’

‘Lisa Honey is superb. She knows her cases inside out and always has everything in good order when instructing counsel.’

‘Caroline Andrews is a stand out lawyer for matters of modern family, including surrogacy.’

‘The family team is very experienced and client focused and able to offer specialist advice in all areas of family law. It approaches cases pragmatically and considers all aspects of non court dispute resolution as a method to assist its clients to find resolution to issues relating to finance and child arrangements. It uses cutting edge technology and is well assisted with support staff.’

‘Head of family, Joshua Coombe, is an excellent lawyer. He understands his clients’ and their needs and represents them in an effective and pragmatic way. He is always well prepared, robust in presenting the argument on behalf of his client but also sees the bigger picture, and is able to look at effective compromise.’

‘Alexandra Drew is an up and coming individual with outstanding client management skills.’

‘Quick to react, attention to detail and extensive knowledge of relevant case law and professional practice.’

‘Chris Claxton-Shirley: Wonderfully well-mannered, sharp intellect, incisive and very sensible about what and what is not relevant. Very quick at getting back to you.’

‘Alex Waples: Wide knowledge of the law at stake, prepared to tackle extremely difficult issues head on, great sense of humour which is needed when things get awkward.’

Sara Stabler: Very wide understanding of commercial law issues and prepared to pursue that understanding to the clients’ advantage – and wholly prepared to take the matter to litigation or mediation if necessary. Has a critical perspective on commercial inter-family issues being mindful of the niceties of how disputes can affect human issues. Sara has a unique role in this area.’

‘Clear, honest legal advice. Excellent communication skills.’

‘James Dowson has been fantastic to deal with. He provides clear, practical legal advice. Highly recommended.’

‘Kirsten Rimmer  is not just a great legal advisor, she is an intrinsically important part of my own business, without whom we would fail to make the most of opportunities that present themselves to us.’

‘James Dowson – Very experienced and competent solicitor. Pragmatic and commercially minded which ensures transactions are balanced and successful.’

‘Alexander Waples has been invaluable, he has offered advice and negotiated on our behalf. He responds quickly and efficiently.’

‘We have received superb service from Alex Waples.’

‘Alex Waples – helpful, easy to contact and gives good advice. Good knowledge of all areas of agriculture and able to help in a wide range of situations- nothing is too small attitude which is appreciated by mutual clients.’

‘I have worked with Alex Waples on a number of matters both in relation to agriculture and estate matters as well as in relation to renewable energy projects. He has always been very knowledgeable, approachable and efficient in advising our mutual clients.’

‘Catherine Mowat and Sophie Shirley have both provided excellent service for more than ten years. Very happy as a client. We have a good relationship. I feel able to seek help on any matter and know I will receive it in a timely manner.’

‘The service we have received has been everything we hoped for and required for probate.’

‘Sharon Chan and Antonia Lomax have been quick to respond to queries and to explain terminology we didn’t understand fully.’

‘During my initial interview with Antonia Lomax at Tees Law I was able to ask questions and she began to outline a new Will. Antonia Lomax sent very detailed replies so that I could make decisions. During the process every email was acknowledged and acted upon immediately. The timescales and fees were very clearly set out and adhered to. I would recommend Tees Law.’

‘I’ve never found an area where Tees have been unable to help. There is, therefore, considerable strength across the organisation. I wouldn’t currently go elsewhere as I suspect that Tees can address most of my needs. The individuals also have good contacts outside of the practice. The people are all very helpful, billing is reasonable and clearly outlined ahead of time. I have always found Tees accessible and helpful.’

‘I have appreciated the prompt, personal service and clear explanations that Chris Claxton-Shirley has provided at each step of the process of handling my parents’ estates.’

‘I have dealt with Chris Claxton-Shirley over nearly a three-year period. He has shown me kindness, empathy and support during a very traumatic period. He has guided me through the process of probate and Wills. He was always happy to explain and re explain the process, showing very good communication skills. I would definitely work with Chris again should the need arise.’

‘Catherine Mowat has been particularly thoughtful and helpful over many years, giving advice over Wills and Powers of Attorney. They are always professional, but welcome you as a friend.’

‘The client care is exceptional. All of our questions are answered efficiently and effectively. We have total trust in the advice.’

‘Alex Waples also goes the extra mile, his expertise shines through. We know that his advice is always cost-effective. We cannot fault the service.’

‘James Dowson is efficient and has a practical professional way to help move transactions on efficiently. Always quick to respond ’

‘Staff are friendly and approachable. The service we have received has been prompt, efficient and well communicated at a reasonable price. The staff who have dealt with our slightly complex transactions have been extremely knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Would recommend.’

‘We have worked with Sarah Coates for several years. She is extremely professional and knowledgeable and nothing seems to faze her. Her communication is clear and timely and she, or one of her team, is always ‘on the case’. We have always felt we could trust her advice and that she does her utmost best for her clients.’

‘Sarah Coates is fantastic, she understands our requirements and tailors her approach to meet these.’

‘Sound client care.’

‘Transparency in representing my interests.’

‘Guidance to make informed decisions.’

‘Tom Moulsdale is excellent. I’ve worked with him on a number of projects over a period of over 5 years’

‘Straightforward, responsive and commercial.’

‘Tom Moulsdale is a really god guy to work with – cool headed under pressure and commercial. I enjoy working with him and he’s a decent guy as well. ’

‘Tom Moulsdale is a competent, sound, helpful solicitor who is easy to deal with.’

‘Tees Property team are very responsive, commercial and supportive in equal measure.’

‘Federico Baglioni in particular has been there whenever I have needed him, with sensible, practical advice.’

‘My link is Tom Moulsdale with whom I have a good relationship. With the move to home working I have ready access at all hours.’

‘The individuals I work with care about our business and want to do the best job for us that they can. They always try and give realistic timelines and have a can do attitude.

‘Tees has a fantastic family law team who are dedicated to their clients. The team itself is highly personable and easy to get on with. However, they are also confident and skilled solicitors who clearly seek (and do) understand their client’s problems.’

‘I have been working closely with Amber Kennedy who I find fantastic. She is deeply caring about her clients, and a great advocate for them.’

‘Tees has a strong family team with Clare Pilsworth at its head. Clare is exceptionally diligent in pursuing her client’s best interests, but also willing to take a pragmatic and collaborative approach to resolve issues.’

‘Clare Pilsworth has a well-deserved reputation for her experience and skills in dealing with complex financial remedy cases. She heads a team of strong more junior members and the team working ethos ensures clients’ cases are progressed. Clare is skilled at analysing complex matters and proposing solutions.’

‘Throughout a very tough and unpleasant process I have been completely supported. This was by the whole team and not just my lead solicitor. They showed an incredible amount of kindness and empathy and made sure I was comfortable with the whole process throughout. I never felt alone in dealing with very difficult issues.’

‘Special mention must go to Clare Pilsworth. She was recommended to me during my divorce and have taken care of me during one of the most difficult times of my life. Not only is Clare’s expertise second to none but she has been available and ready to answer any and all questions whenever needed. I have felt supported and listened to and have been guided through these unknown waters calmly and with compassion. I would in turn recommend Clare to anyone who asks. ’

‘Amber Kennedy looks after clients and their interests in a way which belies her years of qualification. She is hardworking, pragmatic, and able to identify which issues clients need to focus on to progress their case and secure a favourable outcome. Amber has worked on complex financial matters and children matters and has managed these adeptly.’

‘Knowledge and experience ’

‘Highly professional and effective team -provincial prices but still able to punch above their weight in heavyweight insolvency litigation. ’

‘David Perry is the go to guy for contentious insolvency – commercially savvy and very experienced’

‘The team is welcoming and enabled us to understand the laws relevant to us. We always were able to update the team on new developments and get advise on how to respond. The main attribute that makes the team unique is that they have insight into the field and understand the complex difficulties in managing situations.’

‘Polly Kerr – Outstanding lawyer, really has a grasp of the law, her clients needs and which barrister is the right fit. Polly really is the definition of a go-to solicitor.’

‘Approachable, professional and personal’.

‘This team has continued to go from strength to strength in the past year. Their unparalleled legal knowledge is paired with empathy to the client’s situation which is essential in this area of law.’

‘Polly Kerr is a stand out solicitor.’

‘The team are all so passionate and hard-working. Their dedication to their clients ensures the best outcomes.’

‘Polly Kerr is one of the most dedicated lawyers. Her passion for helping parents in special educational needs appeals is remarkable. She goes above and beyond, and her hard work ensures that every case that gets to tribunal is advanced on as strong a footing as possible.’