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Tees Law

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Tees Law houses a ‘highly knowledgeable and approachable’ team, which handles a myriad of issues for development and investment companies, including site infrastructure agreements and residential portfolio acquisitions and disposals. Kay Piper leads the Bishop’s Stortford-based group, and is ‘second to none’ in handling option agreements, rights of first refusal, and option agreements. Associate Samantha Worth is ‘highly skilled and experienced’ advising on a variety of matters, including landlord and tenant issues, site set up and finance work, and infrastructure agreements. Senior associate Suzanne Bradbury joined the team in October 2022 from Birkett Long LLP, contributing her knowledge of conditional, part and overage contracts.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘A highly knowledgeable and approachable team who are professional in every sense but retain a personal touch. Tees Law have provided me with excellent advice on numerous transactions over a period of over many years. I deal with solicitors every day as part of my business. Tees are by far the most efficient and knowledgeable.’

  • 'Kay Piper has the ability to combine technical expertise with clear, pragmatic advice, helping a non-lawyer to navigate the legal options. She has an eye on the negotiating dynamic. Kay is second to none. Her efficiency is noticeable and we have always valued her advice.'

  • ‘Samantha Worth is highly skilled and experienced, and has always explained the implications and how to overcome issues. We have 100% confidence in her and would be happy for her to take on other transactions. I would not hesitate to recommend Samantha to others.’

  • ‘Piers Wood's and David Miller's knowledge, expert advice, and professionalism gives their customers 100% satisfaction on all legal aspects and I would classify their excellent service as perfect.’

  • ‘The team at Tees Law consistently performs strongly, and is always better informed than our counter parties legal counsel. They are very practical, quick to respond, and take the initiative to get the job done. Over and above other law firms, Tees Law set themselves apart by being very commercially-minded, alongside their deep property-related knowledge.’

  • ‘Samantha Worth's knowledge and communication skills were second to none, she gave very honest advice.’

  • ‘Samantha Worth has good client management and engagement during a project, always contactable. Provides a high level of service and due diligence.’

  • ‘A large and effective team with a specific team dealing with rural property issues. The team has a wide range of experience, with particular expertise in renewable projects.'

Key clients

  • Lightsource BP
  • Pubprop Ltd

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kay Piper

Other key lawyers

David Miller, Samantha Worth, Suzanne Bradbury, Piers Woods