Tees Law's commercial litigation team is recommended for its handling of property and construction-related disputes, and its notable expertise in professional negligence, corporate recovery and reputation disputes. ‘Seasoned litigator’ and practice head David Perry's varied caseload consists of partnership, commercial property, insolvency, and contractual disputes. Perry is well-supported by Ana James-Pittau , who is adept at company, contractual and insolvency disputes. Bolstering the firm’s expertise in regulatory disputes, Jamie Hare joined the firm in December 2023, contributing his expertise in agriculture, construction and sports sector cases.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Michael Callaghan provided clear and transparent communication throughout our case. He was accessible and promptly responded to our queries. I felt confident when he managed our case, he effectively navigated our complex legal issues and provided creative solutions.’

  • ‘Commercial and pragmatic advice. ’

  • ‘David Perry is a seasoned litigator at Tees. He is astute to the needs of his clients and utilises his team to ensure the clients are well represented in court. ’

  • ‘Very in-depth knowledge and much depth to the team. The advice is always on point with due consideration given to cost:benefit analysis.’

  • ‘Michael Callaghan is top draw, a very experienced litigator who will always be thoroughly prepared and willing to fight a client's cause to achieve the best outcome possible. ’

  • ‘Highly professional and effective team. Able to punch above their weight in heavyweight commercial litigation.'

  • ‘David Perry is vastly experienced and highly effective.’

  • ‘Tees have strength in depth across all aspects of commercial litigation. They have a team of lawyers who are not only experts in their fields, but efficient and effective litigators with a clear focus on the needs of their clients. It is my experience that their clients (both individuals and corporate) value the expertise and commercial sense that the Tees team bring to the table.’

Work highlights

  • Advised a national food production company in unfair prejudice proceedings worth £6m.
  • Advised on a complex ownership structure dispute worth £5 million.
  • Advised on a multi-jurisdictional dispute, whereby the client held a second charge (by way of a company acting as trustee) over development land overseas.

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

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

David Perry

Other key lawyers

Ana James-Pittau, Jamie Hare, Michael Callaghan