Declaration of Trust vs Cohabitation Agreement explained
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Biography
I am a solicitor in the family department at Tees, based in the Chelmsford office. I qualified as a Solicitor in September 2024.
Delivering what you really need
As a Resolution member, I take a constructive approach to resolving family law issues. I work to find practical solutions to clients’ differing circumstances while ensuring matters remain as amicable as possible.
Clients appreciate my attentiveness to their cases and the compassionate and understanding approach I offer during often incredibly challenging times.
I aim to handle matters cost-effectively and efficiently and ensure clients are kept involved and informed throughout.
I collaborate with colleagues both within the family team and from the wider firm to provide clients with a seamless, full-service experience.
Expertise
Awards and accreditations
Further information
I joined Tees in September 2022 as a trainee solicitor and completed seats in residential property, family, dispute resolution, and litigation.
Before commencing my training contract, I studied Law at the University of Exeter, graduating in 2019. I then studied the combined LPC and LLM, obtaining a masters-level qualification in Law and Business with an enhanced Legal Practice course and gaining a Distinction.
Our team were ranked in the top tier of the Legal 500 2026 for the Essex region.
Testimonials:
“Fantastic service from Joshua and Molly from start to finish. They dealt with my case over a number of years but were faultless in every instance. Can’t recommend them highly enough. Thank you!” Nigel Gray
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