About us
Tees provides personal legal services, business legal services and independent wealth management advice - from our six offices in the East of England. We are a 300-strong firm, turning over £26million and knocking on the door of the UK’s top 100 law firms. Five of our departments are ranked in the top tier of Legal 500.
We're committed to helping you to a better future. Come and see us in one of our six offices in: Bishop's Stortford, Brentwood, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Royston and Saffron Walden.
Friendly
We understand that sorting out legal issues and finances can be a headache, so we do our utmost to get a resolution for you as quickly as possible – and we’re friendly too!
Experienced
Our senior people have many years' experience. They're always on hand to advise on your case and they share their knowledge with younger lawyers.
Award-winning
Our award-winning trainee scheme is a testament to the depth of quality you’ll find at Tees; quality you can benefit from whether you’re a client or you want to build your career with us.
Legal 500 Top Tier 2023
The Legal 500 independently analyses the capabilities of law firms, highlighting the practice area teams who are providing “the most cutting-edge and innovative advice” to their clients. It's published each year and is researched and written by an independent team who talk to real clients as part of their assessment process.
You can see our listing here UK Legal 500 2023 directory. Tees is recommended in 26 practice areas with five departments rated in the Top Tier 1 category:
- South East - Private Client - Agriculture and Estates
- South East - Commercial Property - Essex
- East Anglia - Insurance - Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence – Claimant
- East Anglia - Contentious Trusts & Probate
- South East - Private client - Personal tax, trusts and probate: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx
We have 11 solicitors named as Leading Individuals, 2 Next Generation Partners, 5 as Rising Stars and a further 30 lawyers highlighted as Recommended Lawyers.
Learn more about our awards & accreditations
Our guiding principles
- easy to talk to - we talk openly, honestly and with empathy, to build trust. No matter how complex your situation, we provide straightforward, jargon-free advice. We keep in touch with you regularly with updates and reassurance.
- long-term solutions for a better future - we love it when we can spot an opportunity to improve your future prospects. That is for the long-term, not just the immediate situation. Drawing on our years of experience, we're driven to anticipate your likely needs and share our insights with you about how you could have an even better future - for yourself, your family and your business.
- dedicated client care team - our legal and financial experts work with client care teams to ensure your matter progresses smoothly and swiftly. The people in your client care team will reach out to you at regular intervals with updates. They will be knowledgeable about your case so if you want you can always call them for an update, or a bit of reassurance, if you wish.
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at the heart of the community - Our business is built on long-standing relationships with the communities where we have our offices.
Please scroll down to the end of the page to enjoy our video: we hope you'll see our enthusiasm for building lasting relationships with you, while we help you to achieve your goals.
Our social responsibility
Our experienced team are here to help
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Catherine Mowat
Senior Partner - Wills, trusts, tax & probate
Cambridge office
Meet Catherine -
Ashton Hunt
Group Managing Director
Bishop's Stortford office
Meet Ashton -
Tim Deeming
Partner - Medical negligence
Cambridge office
Meet Tim -
Lucy Folley
Partner - Company & commercial
Brentwood office
Meet Lucy
What our clients say
John Latham
Cambridge
The Latham family have used Tees Solicitors and Catherine Mowat over many years. Their and her advice has always been, sound, constructive, and highly professional. Catherine offers a personal service, delivered within a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We always respect her judgement, opinion and advice.
Bursar, Brentwood School
Brentwood
Thank you very much for all your hard work on what has been a protracted and difficult sale, particularly conducted at a distance.
Mr Lawrance Lucas
Hunsdon, Herts
I'm very grateful for the professional service that everyone at Tees has shown me: Cathy Izzard who drew up my late mother’s Will and obtained probate; Toni Chalmers-Smith for care fees planning and Allan Wright for the conveyancing. They're knowledgeable, approachable and have empathy.
Mr Jason Herring, Benfleet Forwarding Ltd
Basildon
It has been a pleasure working with Lucy Folley and her team. Lucy’s understanding of the complicated process of selling a business became the overriding factor in reaching a completion. Lucy’s guidance and support to all shareholders throughout the sale process has been greatly appreciated.
The Fisher family
Janine works with empathy, understanding and compassion. She handled our mother's inquest with skill and sensitivity and guided us expertly. She kept us informed continually via email and multiple meetings and phone calls. Janine completely took the sting and the stress out of our case.
Mr G
Bishop's Stortford
You did a great job countering barristers engaged by my then wife, to conclude a reasonable settlement for me at the Court. Thanks very much for your help and advice all those years ago - it has proven to be excellent!
V. Smyth
Bishop's Stortford
A huge thank you to Caroline. I can't thank you enough. I honestly never thought I would ever see any of my money again. When I told my children last night the first thing they said was "what a wonderful solicitor to have." I'm so very grateful and very happy. You are a real lifesaver.
Mrs Mary Pope
Herts
Toni Chalmers-Smith and her colleagues define "where there's a will there's a way". Toni demonstrated tenacity, drive and an ability to think round problems and find solutions to deliver a result. Toni and the team at Tees are a must for anyone considering financial advice.
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Frequently asked questions
To contact Tees, you can phone us on 0800 013 1165 or email hello@teeslaw.com. If you need to speak with a particular person, you'll find their contact details on the 'Our People' section.
Tees has six offices - Bishop's Stortford, Brentwood, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Royston and Saffron Walden. We're happy to see you at the office of your choice, and our solicitors or financial advisers can travel to an office that suits you. You can find directions on the link below.
Yes - four of our offices have parking onsite for your convience and the other two have it very nearby.
Offices with parking onsite are: Bishop's Stortford, Brentwood, Cambridge and Chelmsford.
Saffron Walden and Royston office have public car parks a short walk away.