Cecilia James
Chartered Legal Executive
Real Estate
- Chelmsford
Biography
I am a Chartered Legal Executive in the Commercial Property department. I joined Tees in August 2018 as a Paralegal and achieved Chartered Legal Executive status in August 2023. Since joining Tees, I have acted for a variety of different clients; landlords, tenants, developers, lenders and landowners.
Delivering what you need
I assist with commercial property matters generally, but more specifically with acquisitions and disposals, and landlord and tenant matters, including leases and underleases, surrenders and licences.
Expertise
Awards and accreditations
Further information
Our team are ranked in the top tier of the Legal 500 for South East, Real Estate, Commercial Property, Essex
In my spare time, I enjoy travelling and experiencing different cultures. I have been fortunate enough to have visited 30 countries before turning 30 and now aiming for 40 countries before 40!
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If you’re thinking about buying a property in Cambridge, it’s important to get to know the local area. Although the same conveyancing laws apply...
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