About us
Tees provides business legal services, personal legal services, and independent financial advice - from our six offices in the East of England. We are a 400-strong firm, turning over £26million and knocking on the door of the UK’s top 100 law firms. Six 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 2025
The Legal 500 independently analyses the capabilities of law firms, highlighting the practice area teams that 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 talks to real clients as part of their assessment process.
You can see our listing here UK Legal 500 2025 directory. Tees are recommended in 21 practice areas with six departments rated in the Top Tier 1 category:
- Private client > Agriculture and estates
- Real estate > Commercial property: Essex
- Insurance > Personal injury and clinical negligence: claimant
- Private client > Contentious trusts and probate
- Private client > Personal tax, trusts and probate: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx
- Private client > Personal tax, trusts and probate: Essex
Catherine Mowat is listed in the Hall of Fame. The firm is delighted to see seven Leading partners, five next-generation Partners, and eight leading associates recognised in the 2025 list.
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 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.
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Our social responsibility
Our experienced team are here to help
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Ashton Hunt
Group Managing Director
Bishop's Stortford office
Meet Ashton -
Catherine Mowat
Senior Partner, Wills, Trusts, Tax and Probate
Cambridge office
Meet Catherine -
Lucy Folley
Partner, Company and Commercial
Brentwood office
Meet Lucy -
Tim Deeming
Partner, Medical Negligence
Cambridge office
Meet Tim
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 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.
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
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.
Tees' benefit package for employees is designed to make life easier. Life can be challenging, so we believe in providing practical help. We offer childcare vouchers, reduced costs for a range of legal services, and a contribution to the cost of glasses.
Other benefits of working at Tees include...
- Stakeholder pension scheme (up to 4% matched contribution)
- Perkbox membership – access to gyms, big brand discounts, free phone insurance and more!
- Permanent Health Insurance scheme
- 25 days’ annual leave
- Birthday leave.
There are also opportunities to get involved in social and community activities.