The team at Tees Law handles the full spectrum of family law issues, is jointly led by Sally Powell in Bishop’s Stortford, the ‘thorough, hard working’ Joshua Coombe in Chelmsford, and Caroline Andrews in Brentwood. Coombe often advises on high value financial remedy claims, and Andrews is a ‘stand out lawyer’ in the area of surrogacy and fertility law. Lisa Honey is a key name for complex Children Act cases, including those which involve competing allegations of abuse.
Testimonials
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‘Lisa Honey has been outstanding. Her advice was always given with excellent explanations, so I felt I totally understood everything. Her guidance has simply been invaluable to me, and I felt looked after during the whole process. She was forward thinking including all of the elements I was having to deal with which where a lot.’
‘Caroline Andrews works extremely closely with clients to provide realistic advice. Caroline is thorough and has an in-depth understanding of the approach a court is likely to take to a case. Caroline is extremely approachable and has an excellent working relationship with clients.’
‘Joshua Coombe is thorough, hard working and a master tactician. He is deservedly the head of the department. He deals effortlessly with the most complex of family law disputes. He strives to find solutions in a very pragmatic way which supports the client's needs and wishes. ’
‘Lisa Honey is superb. She knows her cases inside out and always has everything in good order when instructing counsel.’
‘Caroline Andrews is a stand out lawyer for matters of modern family, including surrogacy.’
‘The family team is very experienced and client focused and able to offer specialist advice in all areas of family law. It approaches cases pragmatically and considers all aspects of non court dispute resolution as a method to assist its clients to find resolution to issues relating to finance and child arrangements. It uses cutting edge technology and is well assisted with support staff.’
‘Head of family, Joshua Coombe, is an excellent lawyer. He understands his clients' and their needs and represents them in an effective and pragmatic way. He is always well prepared, robust in presenting the argument on behalf of his client but also sees the bigger picture, and is able to look at effective compromise.’
‘Alexandra Drew is an up and coming individual with outstanding client management skills.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Joshua Coombe, Caroline Andrews, Sally Powell