Tees Law‘s Cambridge-based practitioners act for a diverse base of clients across the city, including HNWIs, members of the House of Lords, academics, business owners, farmers, and landowners. Senior private client partner Catherine Mowat has particular expertise in complex estate administration and succession planning. She co-leads the team with Chris Claxton-Shirley, who has a particular focus on advice to agriculture clients. The deep bench of talent includes Sophie Shirley, Angela Sewell, and Heather Fuff.
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‘Very professional and knowledgeable about personal tax, trusts and probate. A large company with enough staff that questions can be answered quickly and efficiently. Gives realistic advice and expectations. As the firm has a large range of departments can advise across a number of areas, and have previously advised me on family law. Billing is clearly outlined at the beginning of proceedings. Keeps us updated on progress, even if no response from HMRC, so we never felt we were forgotten about, and made us confident that things were in hand.’
‘Catherine Mowat dealt with us primarily and was courteous, friendly, and understanding in very upsetting times. She made the whole process clear and simplified things for us at a time when we would have struggled to do things for ourselves. She kept costs to a minimum where possible and clarified what things were chargeable and which were not. The associates were knowledgeable, understanding and kept on top of things if Catherine was temporarily unavailable.’
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Practice head
Catherine Mowat; Chris Claxton-Shirley
Other key lawyers
Sophie Shirley; Angela Sewell; Heather Fuff