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Company law solicitors
Corporate governance can be complex. We advise directors and shareholders on company law obligations, board procedures and governance arrangements. We’ll help you stay ahead of changes in legislation.
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Expert company law guidance, tailored to your business.
Compliance in the complex world of company law
There are thousands of rules and regulations governing companies, and these are constantly changing and with more coming into force every year. We understand how time consuming it can be to stay ahead of the rules and remain compliant. Our company law solicitors are expert in all aspects of the regulations, and keep abreast of all changes.
Proactive approach that keeps you compliant
At Tees, we won’t wait for you to come to us with a problem. As your trusted advisers we will stay ahead of all existing and new legislation and come to you with any changes you need to make in the way you conduct your business.
"There is a depth of knowledge in the team, with a variety of specialist practitioners." Legal 500 2027
No matter the size of your business
Our clients come in all sizes, from across the full spectrum of business types, in both the private and public sectors. We’ll deliver our advice in a straightforward timely way, and in plain English, so you are crystal clear about any actions you need to take.
Our expertise
Our company law solicitors can support and advise you on a range of issues including:
- Company formation
- Drafting constitutional documents
- Appointment and removal of directors
- Directors’ powers and duties
- Mergers and demergers
- Meetings of shareholders and directors
- Share buy-back transactions
Legal and financial advice under one roof
Tees is a top-tier Legal 500 firm offering joined-up legal and financial services. We have our own independent financial advisers (IFAs), who work closely with our lawyers.
Our advisers provide holistic financial planning, and as we are not connected to any one provider, we can offer a whole-of-market approach for the range of products we can advise on. We can also give independent advice for a whole range of insurance products to protect you and your family. Our IFAs are regulated and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, which means we’re accountable for the advice we give.
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Our company law solicitors provide practical guidance to help you maintain effective governance, protect your interests and stay up to date with changes in legislation.
We have offices across Cambridgeshire, Essex and Hertfordshire, but we can help you wherever you are in England and Wales.
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“Client communication is excellent. Over a period of time, we have built good relationships with the personnel in the firm who have a good grasp of our business and its needs. Calls are always returned quickly, and discussions are kept concise and to the point. There is an understanding that we want to keep opinions commercial and ‘on message’. We feel that the team has grown with us.”
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“The team at Tees is fantastic: knowledgeable, technically skilled, commercially astute, and always goes the extra mile for their clients. They know how to prepare a case and provide commercial and legal advice that is exceptional.”
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“The standout partners for us are Lucy Folley, who handles the bulk of our commercial business, and Robert Whitaker, who efficiently handles employer-side HR legal problems with commercial wisdom.”
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