England - South East • Private client
Tees Law
Tees Law’s Essex family team works from the firm's offices in Chelmsford, Brentwood and Saffron Walden, and is praised by clients for being ‘efficient, informative, and very empathetic’. The department is led by Chelmsford-based Joshua Coombe, who excels in high-value financial claims, and Sally Powell in Bishop’s Stortford. Caroline Andrews leads the team in Brentwood, and has niche expertise in fertility and surrogacy law, as well as preconception agreements.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They have been incredible. They are very responsive and provide clear, practical advice.’
- ‘Caroline Andrews has made what seemed impossible, possible. She explained every step of my divorce in understandable terms and ensured I received an amazing outcome.’
- ‘The family law department is particularly strong at working with third parties to ensure a good outcome for their clients.’
- ‘A good team of talented and experienced family lawyers led by Joshua Coombe. Approachable, knowledgeable and considerate lawyers, who offer pragmatic advice.’
- ‘The practice is amazing and extremely approachable, although being large, this has not inhibited the client service I have received.'
- ‘The team are efficient, informative, and very empathetic, which stood out for me at a difficult time. I felt in very safe hands, which gave me confidence.’
- ‘The individuals that I have dealt with have been empathetic to my situation but also dealt with me giving all the information that I needed in a clear and concise way that I could easily understand. Joshua Coombes in particular was very clear, informative and supportive throughout the process.’
- ‘They care and are always one step ahead in proceedings to ensure things progress as quickly as possible.’
- ‘Josh Coombes is fabulous. Everything is fully explained, and you’re always kept up to speed with what’s going on with your case. Nothing’s too much of a problem and his response time to any queries is second to none.’
- ‘Joshua Coombe is an excellent lawyer. His attention to detail is second to none. He is able to focus and quickly identify the issues and offers sound and pragmatic advice. He always looks for the solution, not the problem. An excellent lawyer.’
Work highlights
- Advising a client on an application for a parental order where the parties were outside the scope of the Human Fertilisation Authority Act 2008. Successfully arguing where the legislation can be ‘read down’ in line with case law.
- Advising a client on divorce proceedings involving a substantial commercial property portfolio and personal wealth worth over £9m.
- Advising a client in issuing financial order proceedings valued at £6m.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Joshua Coombe, Caroline Andrews, Sally Powell