England - East Anglia • Private client
Tees Law
Tees Law‘s Cambridge-based team is noted as giving ’well thought through advice and support’. Senior associate Alex Waples who handles property matters, and senior partner Catherine Mowat, who focuses on the administration of complex rural estates and succession planning, lead the Cambridge agriculture and estates practice. Key partner James Dowson handles agricultural property transactions, including high-value sales and purchases of land, and strategic land deals.
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Testimonials
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‘Tees are very good on the traditional rural landowner side. They are particularly good at development agreements and ensuring that landowners get the full value out of development opportunities.’
‘James Dowson cares passionately about getting the right result for clients and has a real understanding as to how private clients think and function. He also takes an inter-generational view with their clients which is very important.’
‘Alexander Waples is highly recommended by us for his professionalism, approach, knowledge and technical aptitude - a safe pair of hands.’
‘Considerable knowledge on agricultural inheritance tax matters.’
‘Responsive individuals that are good at collaborative working.’
‘A broad-range of skills available for all rural issues with good response times and pragmatic advice. Costs are competitive. They have a particular specialism in renewables, development options, conveyancing and disputes.’
‘The team is very efficient at getting the job done, and happy to use the technology available when appropriate.’
‘Alex Waples has always been very approachable and willing to pursue all angles to get answers and move the project forward.'
Key clients
- Lightsource BP
Work highlights
- Acting for Lightsource BP on the funding and operation of a range of solar installations on sites across the UK.
- Advising on a complex underlease of £120m gross development value, low carbon 30-acre glasshouse with energy centre and reservoirs.
- Providing strategic estate planning and property advice to a farming family, worth in excess of £35m, including consideration of trusts and partnerships, preparation of new Wills and PoAs, and renewals of leases and securities.
Lawyers
Rising stars
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Catherine Mowat, Alex Waples