ESG and corporate governance: A legal duty and a business advantage
When I first joined Tees, I was pleased to learn what ESG meant, not just as a concept, but what
I am a Family Law solicitor with over 27 years of experience to draw on, to help you resolve any issues relating to your relationship. This can be in the context of a marriage, civil partnership or as cohabitees. I have a particular specialism in dealing with the settlement of complex financial issues, involving businesses, farms or trust structures (both nationally and internationally), although I also deal with Prenuptial Agreements, Co-habitation disputes and proceedings concerning children.
I am a Partner and Head of the Family department in Chelmsford. My team and I are able to address all aspects of Family Law and to cater to every need, to ensure we deliver the best results for you. Due to the range of legal services offered within Tees, we can draw on any necessary resources (whether connected to trusts/estate, employment, business or agriculture) to ensure the appropriate advice is given to complement our Family service.
I am an accredited specialist in Family law byย Resolutionย (the National Family Law group) and work within their Code of Practice to promote a pragmatic and amicable approach to the settlement of problems.
The Family Department also offers a range of alternative dispute resolution options, including mediation, collaborative law and arbitration, to help you approach your case’s outcome in the most appropriate fashion.
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.
Legal 500 UK, 2025
My team and I are highly ranked in the Legal 500 2025 for the Essex region.
I am a committee member of the Avenue Contact Centre in Westcliff on Sea, Essex, which helps to facilitate contact for children in a safe environment.
I attend the Chelmsford BID discovery group meetings to help support the city’s growth for retail and business.
I have written several articles on the subject of Family Law. I also regularly provide updates on interesting issues connected to family law on LinkedIn.
โJoshua Coombe is listed as a Leading Lawyer byย Wiselawโ
“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.”ย Legal 500 UK, 2025
When I first joined Tees, I was pleased to learn what ESG meant, not just as a concept, but what
Tees is pleased to have advised Brian and Rachel Muir on the successful sale of BDM Agencies Limited (BDM) to
Tees recently advised the sole shareholder and founder of Little Spring Wonders Daycare Nursery (LSW) on the sale of her
The National Security and Investment Act 2021 (โNSI Actโ) introduced a regulatory framework that allows the UK Government to scrutinise
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All financial services provided by Tees are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Tees and Tees Wealth are trading names of Tees Financial Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales number 4342506. Registered office address Tees House, 95 London Road, Bishopโs Stortford CM23 3GW.
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All legal services provided by Tees are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Tees is a trading name of Stanley Tee LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA Number 464615) and is registered in England and Wales number OC327874.
All financial services provided by Tees are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Tees and Tees Wealth are trading names of Tees Financial Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales number 4342506. Registered office address Tees House, 95 London Road, Bishopโs Stortford CM23 3GW.
Copyright ยฉ 2025 Tees Law. All rights reserved.