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

‘The partner I dealt with, Caroline Metcalf, was very much involved in all aspects of the advice, showed a great deal of knowledge and had the experience required.’

‘Excellent knowledge in all fields, diversity within the practice to enable specialist attention to different aspects. Throughout Covid, Teams meetings have been used, with a follow-up record. This has been easy and successful for me as a client.’

‘Caroline Metcalf has been exceptional in her work for us. She is meticulous yet friendly and approachable. She responds virtually immediately to any correspondence or telephone communication. Caroline’s attention to detail is first class and she has experts in other fields available to provide additional detail when required.’

‘Tees understand the client, reviewing in detail and making objective proposals to each matters in hand.’

‘They take time to understand the business and stakeholders within. Offering differing levels of solutions and appropriate levels of communication.’

‘Genuine understanding of agriculture and rural issues’

‘Tees partners are motivated by their wish to serve clients rather than the size of their wallets. I would single out David Miller and Letty Glaister as epitomising this ethos’

‘I use Tees because they have been our family solicitors for 80 years. I find them trustworthy and they know my business and family.’

‘Friendly and approachable, Nicola Havers in particular.’

‘Sarah Walker clearly had a mastery of her subject. She answered all my questions clearly and concisely. It was a pleasure to deal with her.’

‘The Tees private client team has helped my family over three generations. I would recommend Tees to every family in need of advice on trusts, tax, succession and estate planning.’

‘The obstacles we have faced as a family have been made much easier by having the extremely capable Tees private client team by our side, advising us along the way.’

‘Nicola Havers stands out because she has emotional intelligence and has an exceptional ability to deliver practical and understandable solutions to complex family situations. She has an empathetic nature and the combination of her excellent communication skills and legal knowledge made an anxious family member feel comfortable and reassured to take first steps to sort out their affairs. Nicola is very straightforward, responsible and easy to deal with. I trust Nicola to deliver difficult messages to family members.’

‘I found the advice given was clear and concise. All deadlines and other timing commitments were honored. Communication was excellent at all times.’

‘Tees Law is a large diverse company with several branches. I have had experience of several different aspects of Tees Law. My experience has been excellent. Quick responses. Easy to get hold of.’

‘Understand the legal complexities and understood that I did not have in-depth knowledge and needed their expertise.’

‘Jane Winfield has been very helpful, providing guidance with options and recommendations in a timely manner.’

‘I have found the firm provides straightforward, sensible advice on property (commercial & residential) and inheritance tax.’

‘I have used Tees Law and its derivatives for 45 years. There has always been a personal element even now when it has grown to become a large practice. There has always been a feeling that there is a person with expertise in the field I needed working on. I’ve always had a good relationship with all practitioners.’

‘Janine Collier has an amazing reputation and quite rightly, she very quickly spotted something that wasn’t the main focus of the case but is able to zoom out and look at everything that’s going on and spot things others wouldn’t spot. You can tell she really cares and is a very dedicated person who just wants to help. The team are all caring and efficient.’

‘I deal with Rachel Benton most of the time and she is quite exceptional, very sensitive to all my emotional ups and downs as well as very professional. It’s obvious that she really cares about her clients, and she’s such a safe pair of hands. It’s a long, uncertain and exhausting process but she is really understanding and she is constantly managing and juggling everything brilliantly with the end goal in sight.’

‘Sarah Stocker is professional, efficient and kind.’

‘Tim Deeming has provided a sympathetic ear and understanding of our situation and he has been amazing in all he has done to help move our case forward in a professional and knowledgeable manner whilst still being on ‘our level’. If we didn’t understand anything or needed it repeating he was more than happy to do so, especially with all the technical terms and wording that has been used.’

‘I have mainly dealt with Mr Tim Deeming during our case and, without exception, have found him to be professional, caring and at all times very clear with regard to where we are and how we are progressing.’

‘Tim Deeming was the partner we dealt with, and he was always available to answer any questions or issues we had. He guided us through the minefield of two inquests, mediation, and always with a sensitive approach to our feelings. He was outstanding in his advice and also realistic which was very important as to the expectations of the legal process. Finally he was encouraging when we had to give evidence and was always on hand to help with statements and any evidence we needed to provide.’

‘Janine Collier demonstrates first rate client care skills and assays her considerable expertise in handling claims (such as for people who have lost their sight) into a highly personal and tailored service for her clients taking into account the wide range of needs they may have other than just purely legal help. Adam Copeland also provides highly tailored and specialist advice whilst maintaining his kind and approachable care to injured patients.’

‘Since Tees took over our case it has moved along very quickly. The team have been very supportive and understanding of our case and only have the best intentions for us. Their response to emails, questions and queries have been dealt with promptly and professionally.’

‘This is a very knowledgeable and experienced team. They feed off each others’ skills and thinking to provide their clients with an excellent level of service.’

‘Some very well trained and competent individuals work here. I have seen them work with a variety of clients and they build rapport extremely well due to their personable approach and high level of knowledge.’

‘I have only worked against one of their lawyers and I don’t think the team is that large but Sara Stabler impressed me as someone who understood this area.’

‘Sara Stabler was involved in a matter with me where I was impressed by her knowledge of the area, her thinking on the matter and her well written correspondence. I took the view I would be happy to recommend clients to her in the area of contentious probate and know they would be well looked after if my firm had a conflict of interest.’

‘They have good experience in probate and trusts work. I have done several cases in this area with Tees.’

‘Sara Stabler is also very able.’

‘Lucy Folley has been my main contact. One of Lucy’s biggest strengths is her pragmatism. In a number of deals Lucy has been involved in, the counterparty in our negotiations has commented on how fair her approach is. This has made it much easier for us to close positions.’

‘Lucy Folley’s advice and knowledge across a wide range of topics was excellent and if an additional service was required, she would brief the relevant specialist team member and get the wider team involved.’

‘We have gained great confidence in Tees Law. We feel that we receive London quality advice but with a more provincial style of attention to customer service and communication.’

‘Members of the Tees team work in a conjoined fashion taking advice from and supporting each other where necessary.’

‘A very experienced team with strength in depth that has skills in a wide variety of M&A transactions.’

‘We have been impressed by their understanding of our business needs within the commercial environment.’

‘The corporate team at Tees have a wide breadth of experience and skills and deliver high quality results for clients. Dealing with transactional work often throws up some unexpected scenarios and the team have demonstrated the flexibility to be able to deal with these when they arise.’

‘Throughout a very stressful and challenging case, Caroline Metcalf provided me with the calm, professional and realistic advice necessary to make the best decisions given the nuances of English Law. Her commitment to her work is exemplary and often we discussed issues late at night and over the weekend as she was always available or responded to my concerns and queries extremely promptly and fully empathized with the legal difficulties facing me to balance my expectations against probable legal outcomes.’

‘Polly Kerr has been fantastic, we’ve had a long and drawn dispute and she’s been on the case 100%.’

‘Very personable and down to earth in their approach. Straight forward advice.’

‘David Perry has a wealth of knowledge in this area and can think “outside of the box” with possible solutions to problems. Excellent negotiator with the aim to finding a cost effective solution, prompt in his responses and good at explaining the legal issues in layman terms to the client.’

‘Incredible client service. Always responsive.’

‘Ana James-Pittau works on complicated cases which would normally be dealt with by more senior individuals.’

‘Robert Whitaker is a great supporter of our law clinic and also encourages the involvement of trainees such as Amelia Ayres. They provide clear and pragmatic advice to clients who would not otherwise be able to afford it whilst helping to give our students an invaluable experience of seeing how the law works in practice.’

‘Great tacticians. A team that know which points to push, what to drop and how to apply pressure to opponents where necessary. Very thorough casework that leaves clients satisfied that no stone will go unturned.’

‘Straight-talking and sensible lawyers with quick insight into cases.’

‘From engagement to resolution, Tees supported through the whole process. Judging the level of communication, providing concise and accurate detailed analysis of the situation & options for resolution.’

‘Understand the business & the stakeholders within. Excellent communication, providing availability at all times of the night and day.’

‘Rob Whitaker and his team are outstanding. Well led. They care and are available for queries.’

‘They build fantastic relationships with their clients. Very knowledgeable and they go above and beyond.’

‘Robert Whitaker is an extremely able and competent lawyer who has a good way with clients, providing clear, pragmatic legal advice.’

‘Excellent group and the whole experience is very professional in so many ways. Advice, IT, service and organisation etc.’

‘Robert Whittaker’s advice is timely and supportive.’

‘Very hands-on and quick in responding. Careful attention to detail.’

‘The Tees practice has given me unprecedented support through out the whole time this case was proceeding. As the claimant and a complete layman they explained to me every step of the procedure, answering any query I had with clarity and understanding of my lack of legal knowledge.’

‘Tees Law are always caring towards clients but also with an extremely high quality of intellectual discernment and forensic analysis of legal issues. These are conveyed in a clear manner from the perspective of a medical expert.’

‘Gwyneth Munjoma is both caring and professional, demonstrating high intellectual calibre.’

‘Excellent professionalism, support, communications and technical back up for radiology imaging distribution to a busy NHS practicing diagnostic radiology expert witness. All the solicitors in Tees Law that I have worked with over the past years are well above average in the management of medical negligence process and in enjoying an excellent relationship with the highest quality barristers/QCs to help settle cases.’

‘They seem to very widely experienced in medical negligence.’

‘The team is extremely capable in all aspects however their strength is the ability to work as a team and support their clients throughout the process. Giving them time and understanding and information where needed and total commitment and dedication towards their clients.’

‘Clear instructions. Records paginated and ordered. Timely communications. Prompt payment’

‘The whole team is outstanding. They offer a fantastic service which draws on the knowledge of every member of the practice group.’

‘I thought the Tees practice was very professional, hard working and dedicated. Even when I visited the office, the secretaries were extremely accommodating. It was lovely.’

‘Tees team as a whole were very supportive to me, always in contact and reassuring me when I needed it. Katie Stewart in particular, who was my appointed solicitor, was amazing. Genuinely caring and worked extremely hard to benefit me and my case.’

‘To potential clients I would say that there key strengths are their diversity to adapt to your unique needs and situation having all the relative people and services to hand in-house.’

‘I think you get a friendly efficient no nonsense firm. As good as any firm in the city without the pomp, posh offices and price tag.’

‘They deliver what they say they will do without a lot of need for chasing or follow up.’

‘I found David Redfern, my Partner to be well engaged, but Helen Midgely really kept on top of things. She is excellent and would be happy to recommend her. An Associate on the way up.’

‘Level headed realists who told you the truth and not always what you wanted to hear.’

‘They managed expectations, were patient when I was not, and they came in at the end pretty much where they promised in the beginning in terms of estimated results and outcomes.’

‘The team are dedicated to ensuring that the client is well looked after from the beginning until the end of a matter. Everything is explained clearly from the outset.’

‘Caroline Andrews has been exceptional. She explained everything within a very difficult divorce with ease, understanding total transparency and complete empathy. I would not have come out the other side of a very emotional time without Caroline’s outstanding expertise and guidance. A fantastic senior associate who is a credit to the industry.’

‘There is a great depth in the team as they work across all offices with great technology, so there is always someone available if required. The team offers a number of specialisms within family law and interact well across the firm.’

‘I have worked with Caroline Andrews on a number of cases throughout the years and her empathetic but constructive approach stands out.’

‘A well-regarded firm with a number of offices and a good ‘reach’. They get good quality cases and are well prepared and hard working.’

‘Attention to detail, broad ranging approach to inheritance/LPA advice covering more than just the basic subject. John Southan has a very good grasp of the topics covered and an easy manner of presentation.’

‘The team at Tees are very experienced, able to adapt to different client types and those with differing needs, and easy to communicate with. It is pleasing to see this approach and makes them very easy to work with.’

‘The practice offers a quality service and clients can have full confidence in the practice which offers advice in many different areas of law.’

‘Ian Johnston is always approachable, gives advice to a high standard and is able to explain complex legal matters in simple terms.’

‘The team is relatively compact but by working as a team and their using their collective knowledge they provide their clients with an excellent quality of service. Their advice is always straight forward and clear with even the most complicated cases.’

‘Extremely personable with a very good knowledge of their subject and the individual case which is greatly appreciated by their clients. Nothing is too much trouble and they are always happy to go the extra mile.’

‘Tees is an excellent practice – their litigation team is incredibly professional and exceedingly competent.’

‘Sara Stabler and her team are consistently really strong performers. They have excellent work and it is clear that their clients receive really good service.’

‘The firm has a wealth of experience and importantly the quality of the communication across the practice areas (and offices) ensures that this breadth of experience can be brought to bear across the board.’

‘Sara Stabler’s commercial awareness ensures that the client’s best interests are always primary. Very personable approach.’

‘Alex Waples brings a practical knowledge of the dynastic issues within a family farming business when advising on complex legal matters. Ian Johnston offers a relaxed and reassuring approach to problems. One senses that any problem he will have encountered and dealt with in a previous case. Daniel Fairs is a go to player when property is involved.’

‘A good firm with a large team with specialists in all sectors meaning they can cater for all our requirements on a range of different jobs.’

‘They asses our specific needs and understand family farming business very well. I have received great service from Catherine Mowat and James Dowson.’

‘Tees Law is a large regional legal practice which provides a full range of legal services and advice under one roof. Their knowledge across all sectors we have engaged has been excellent. Their availability has been excellent, even during the Covid pandemic. I have no hesitation in recommending them.’

‘The team offer integrated advice based on individuals skills,specialist knowledge and experience.’

‘Attention to detail, prompt response to queries and questions and understanding clients needs.’

‘Catherine Mowat is extremely helpful and very approachable with a very pleasant manner. We would certainly use her again. Then we were passed to James Dowson who we are pleased with and work is still in process. We are very happy with the service we have received and is still ongoing.’

‘Alexander Waples – Alex was very professional and approachable. He quickly understood our position and what we needed going forward. We found his advise to be very effective and efficient. His advise is also so on point and thinking ahead.’

‘Catherine Mowat is very knowledgeable and able to deal with complicated issues.’

‘Always a responsive team to any general enquiries – they ensured good continuity of service during the lockdown restrictions. I would recommend them to others.’

‘I value the advice I have received for many years from Catherine Mowat. She replies promptly to enquiries and her advice is clear and concise. The detail she provides in her follow-up letters is always a useful reminder of our discussions.’

‘The size of Tees Law helps it to give a very broad expertise across the whole legal spectrum. Also this size means that they can advise and help with other matters from their own in-house experts. Yes, despite their size, Tees Law remains very approachable and friendly.’

‘Everyone that I have dealt with at Tees Law has been efficient, fast and personally engaging with a very good understanding of my requirements.’

‘The entire team have such a wide range of expertise and knowledge and I felt as though they were always working with my best interests in mind. They took time to determine my needs and who on their team would be best suited to help. The team consistently work fluidly and efficiently and I have never once has to chase them for anything. All of their work is completed to the highest standard and is always completed well within their given time ranges.’

‘Chris Claxton-Shirley stands out in my mind, he is an excellent member of the Tees Law team. He is incredibly easy to get along with and I felt incredibly comfortable talking to him about my personal matters.’

‘My dealings were with Catherine Mowatt who thorough, pleasant and she explained everything in great detail. I did not feel rushed at any time. Her colleagues who we met in both Cambridge and Saffron Walden were also very efficient and friendly.’

‘Tees has a great range and depth to their business which allows their solicitors to build great relationships with their clients so that they understand their client’s specific legal needs and proactively advise accordingly. Tees provide consistently excellent and high quality advice across a range of departments as and when required.

‘Above all, Alex Waples’ unwavering can-do attitude makes him stand out in his field. Alex is able to accommodate time timescales when necessary and provides detailed commercial advice in a way which is easy to understand and gets straight to the crux of the issue whilst ensuring that he is protecting our interests at all times. Alex maintains a great working relationship with his clients through his effective communication and speedy responses – he is an essential and much valued part of our business.’

‘James Dowson and his team are very user friendly, available and proactive in finding solutions.’

‘Excellent personal service. Good grasp of the broader project picture and access to specialist knowledge where required. I enjoy the continuity in dealing with the same people and not simply redirected elsewhere.’

‘Alex Waples – Good grasp of project and the possible longer-term benefits/implications, asks the right questions and takes appropriate time before delivering a considered response.’

‘Well established team led by the very approachable James Dowson. They have a number of lawyers at varying fee levels to meet the client/job requirements. Seamless working between offices.’

‘A very friendly and approachable team, with notable mention of James Dowson and Alex Waples who have been at the firm for a number of years and know their market well. Good value for money for the level of service given.’

‘Communication with all Tees staff is good. Can always get to speak to the person I need to. From accounts to administration to para legal to solicitors all are approachable and will explain in laymans terms anything I have struggled to understand.’

‘They responded promptly, knowledgeably and compassionately to the situation that we required help with. Assistance was always available.’

‘The main criteria that applied in selecting Tees were the knowledge, thoroughness and personality of the team.’

‘Caroline Metcalf was always willing to deal with my enquiries and any concerns I had. The advice I received was clear and unambiguous, even if I didn’t want to hear it. The final decision was always left to me but was directed by her experience.’

‘Caroline Metcalf has been my main source of contact. I have found her to be extremely consciensous and very thorough. She responds very quickly to emails and phone calls. She never sugar coats anything so I always have realist expectations of outcomes.’

‘Tees are a well respected solicitors with several offices in the area. I have used them personally for probate and litigation issues and they have always found the right person to deal with my problems.’

‘Caroline Metcalf has been very helpful in sorting litigation issues following the death of a family member. She has shown extensive knowledge in unraveling several problems which arose following probate and has dealt with family disputes with fairness and impartiality.’

‘Tees were very helpful to my case. I was going through a difficult time and they were very friendly, and understanding and did exactly what was promised.’

‘They hire and take care of a great team.’

‘I have worked with Tees Law partner Kay Piper for years now. She has prepared and helped me with all the legal aspects of buying properties, freeholds and building disputes and I cannot recommend her service and work more highly. She is thorough, insightful and her work exudes confidence and expertise.’

‘Govan Bramley and more recently Kay Piper at Tees have carried out professional duties on our behalf with diligent and have been successful in achieving several good outcomes for our financial benefit . Achieved with excellent value for money. We also had excellent results when Caroline Metcalf undertook to recover monies owed to us by a government department.’

‘Tees Law is a large regional legal practice which provides a full range of legal services and advice under one roof. Their knowledge across all sectors we have engaged has been excellent. Their availability has been excellent, even during the Covid-19 pandemic.’

‘I have no hesitation in recommending them.’

‘The commercial property team at Bishops Stortford have been knowledgeable and professional in every interaction we have had with them and have maintained this throughout the disruption of the Covid-19 pandemic.’

‘Established and highly reputable practice with comprehensive local knowledge.’

‘Samantha Worth recently dealt with a sale for us. Samantha was focused and determined, she is an excellent communicator and filled us with confidence.’

‘In my experience Tees goes above and beyond to fully understand every aspect of your case and take the time to ask for additional clarity when required as opposed to making any assumptions.’

‘Tees has lawyers attracted by its size and reputation, but maintains the client focus of a family law firm. They are responsive, good value and give practical grounded advice.’

‘Claire Pilsworth inspires confidence and has grounded solutions which she conveys clearly with no jargon. She clearly has my interests as her client front and centre. Francesca Skakel as her assistant has been responsive, efficient and understanding as well as clear with practical solutions as things crop up.’

‘Clare Pilsworth has a sensitive approach to all her cases and is committed to providing a well rounded service in what is often a very emotive area of law.’

‘Francesca Skakel – Francesca’s service is superior to many people far senior to her. She knows everything there is to know about her field, is commercially-minded, yet empathetic. Francesca is often known as a lucky charm, as her cases have a habit of finding favourable endings!’

‘It’s the attention to detail that really sets Anna Jones apart from other Solicitors that we have worked with. She is diligent and thorough when compiling information and consequently relaying it to us and others.’

‘The team at Tees Law matches me so well, I have a need for them to be assertive yet fair and they do exactly that. Their knowledge of family law is incredibly high and they always let me know what I can expect next and what the possible outcomes are. They give me time to digest information and explain it to me so I remain an expert in my own case.’

‘Anna Jones and her team are incredible. Anna works around my time with the children so they are never impacted in the legal going ons. Anna gives me honest legal advice and will research specific didability areas which have impacted our family law case. Anna has helped to make this awful reason for needing her services a positive one and I truly wouldn’t have made it this far legally without her. She respects my stance to be be fair but assertive and never forgets that the children are the most important part of this case.’

‘The team takes the effort to understand clients’ needs and accommodate with dedicated resource to ensure that deadlines are met with as much as possible.’

‘Personalised and expert service. Very approachable and knowledgeable across a broad range of sports law matters.’

‘I worked with Alastair Cotton on media rights negotiations and contract management matters. He was very dedicated and understood the values and importance of our organisation.’

‘Ali Cotton has a wealth of experience across a range of commercial and regulatory sports matters. His calm and focused approach provides great reassurance.’

‘The team provide clear, reliable, commercial advice and are readily available to discuss case matters. The team strive to ensure the needs of its clients are met.’

‘Having worked with David Perry on a number of insolvency matters, I have found him to be extremely competent and provides in depth reliable advice to insolvency practitioners. David is extremely experienced in all areas of insolvency law and is able to assist with complex matters and can always advise on a suitable strategy.’

‘Tees have particular expertise in insolvency and restructuring. They are the go-to-guys for this in the East of England.’

‘David Perry is a stand out litigator. Commercially savvy, strategically canny and with an encyclopedic knowledge of the law.’

‘They are quick and efficient, providing timely answers to difficult problems.’

‘The quick responses and detailed answers that do not shy away from highlighting potential risks in a given approach.’

‘Tees Law undertake work across all areas of education law, with a particular emphasis on SEN, admissions/exclusions, and issues relating to school governance and complaints. They have good experience of public law. In my experience, they offer a very dedicated, personal and client focused service.’

‘Tees Law is my go-to firm when I am recommending a solicitor for education or social care work.’

‘A standout solicitor in this firm is Polly Kerr. Polly manages to quickly gain the trust of the client in every case in which we’ve worked together. Polly is also not afraid to ask questions of local authorities.’

‘They are professionally diligent and detailed, with deep domain knowledge in key areas.’

‘Alastair Cotton is a tenacious negotiator with the integrity to apply his experience in a judicious manner that delivers results. He is also courteous, personable and extremely hard working.’