The ‘very professional and well organised team’ at Tees Law is a noteworthy choice for clients in the property and construction sectors and is also well equipped to assist with corporate recovery and professional negligence disputes. Darren Perks heads up the firm-wide dispute resolution department, specialising in advising landlords and tenants on property-related disputes, while David Perry, who oversees the team in Chelmsford, has earned praise for providing ’thorough and commercially minded’ advice on insolvency matters. Often supported by the ‘diligent’ Ana James-Pittau, Perry also regularly handles company, partnership and debt recovery cases.
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Testimonials
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‘Very professional and well-organised team. Timely communication of case developments and considerations, and excellent availability of associates.’
'Ana James-Pittau is a conscientious and diligent individual who remains on hand whenever necessary. Her clear instructions and thorough case preparation ensure her clients continue to achieve the most favourable results.'
‘The firm provided me with clear instructions and worked collaboratively with me on the issues that arose in a complicated piece of advice involving various leases and agreements.’
‘The Tees Law Commercial Litigation team continue to provide a level of service akin to the larger London practices, but does so on a more affable, client-focused footing. With an ever-expanding team being developed on the basis of individuals with a detailed industry focus, the Tees Law Commercial team represent the premier offering for any company or individual located within the region.’
‘The team at Tees are the go-to firm for commercial litigation in this region. They are adept at handling complex commercial litigation, with the pragmatism and legal know-how you want to make a winning combination.’
‘They have an excellent breadth of knowledge of litigation allowing us to think strategically about how we pursue a debtor, rather than just following a set process.’
Key clients
- Greene King Brewing and Retailing Limited
Work highlights
Represented claimants in two leasehold group actions over professional negligence by solicitors involved in their property purchases, securing a settlement in excess of £3.5m.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Darren Perks; David Perry
Other key lawyers
Ana James-Pittau