We can help deliver success with real estate development including housing, renewable energy schemes, managing land option agreements and promotion agreements. We have expertise in the whole process from contracts to collaborative agreements.
We have cross-sector experience in buying, selling, leasing, and sub-letting all commercial sites including property portfolio management and managing joint venture schemes, and can help with all aspects of commercial leases. We have expertise in planning law and handle both private and public sector transactions, including healthcare property and social housing. Our expertise also covers telecommunications and renewable energy.
We have the same approach whether we’re working with national and international investors, trusts and pension funds, retailers, trading companies, local authorities, landowners or private businesses. We will always work for the benefit of your business and be on hand to deal with any problems that arise. Trust is central to the way we work and we have long-standing relationships with many of our clients.
Tees is a Top-Tier Legal 500 firm with a multi-disciplinary team who can help you with all aspects related to business borrowing and other financial products. We have an in-house team of independent financial advisers who work closely with our legal teams to ensure joined-up first rate service. Our legal and financial specialists collaborate to deliver a cohesive and high-quality service, ensuring your business protection planning and implementation needs are fully met.

I value Tees' commercial property practice for its exceptional legal expertise and strategic approach to property transactions. Their deep understanding of property law, local planning knowledge, and contractual intricacies ensures that matters are thoughtfully considered and strategically structured to protect my interests while remaining compliant with legal requirements.
Legal 500 UK, 2026

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