Tees Law in Cambridge has 'confident and skilled solicitors who clearly seek to understand their client's problems'. The 'exceptionally diligent' Clare Pilsworth leads a group that acts for high-net-worth individuals, distinguished academics, SME business owners, farmers and landowners across the region. Pilsworth, who is an experienced mediator and was one of the first to train as a collaborative lawyer, 'has a well-deserved reputation for her experience and skills in complex financial remedy cases'.
Testimonials
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‘Tees has a fantastic family law team who are dedicated to their clients. The team itself is highly personable and easy to get on with. However, they are also confident and skilled solicitors who clearly seek (and do) understand their client's problems.’
‘I have been working closely with Amber Kennedy who I find fantastic. She is deeply caring about her clients, and a great advocate for them.’
‘Tees has a strong family team with Clare Pilsworth at its head. Clare is exceptionally diligent in pursuing her client's best interests, but also willing to take a pragmatic and collaborative approach to resolve issues.’
‘Clare Pilsworth has a well-deserved reputation for her experience and skills in dealing with complex financial remedy cases. She heads a team of strong more junior members and the team working ethos ensures clients' cases are progressed. Clare is skilled at analysing complex matters and proposing solutions.’
‘Throughout a very tough and unpleasant process I have been completely supported. This was by the whole team and not just my lead solicitor. They showed an incredible amount of kindness and empathy and made sure I was comfortable with the whole process throughout. I never felt alone in dealing with very difficult issues.’
‘Special mention must go to Clare Pilsworth. She was recommended to me during my divorce and have taken care of me during one of the most difficult times of my life. Not only is Clare’s expertise second to none but she has been available and ready to answer any and all questions whenever needed. I have felt supported and listened to and have been guided through these unknown waters calmly and with compassion. I would in turn recommend Clare to anyone who asks. ’
- 'Amber Kennedy looks after clients and their interests in a way which belies her years of qualification. She is hardworking, pragmatic, and able to identify which issues clients need to focus on to progress their case and secure a favourable outcome. Amber has worked on complex financial matters and children matters and has managed these adeptly.'
Work highlights
- Running a complex financial remedy matter, which involves a number of assets, with a deal value reaching the multi-millions.
- Instructed by a high-net-worth individual in financial remedy proceedings. This case required knowledge of case law in order to successfully push arguments around non matrimonial acquisition. The value of the deal is around £5 million.
- Mediation for a high-net-worth family. The mediation was in relation to matrimonial finances arising out of separation, with assets involved including various large pension provisions and investments.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Clare Pilsworth