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A long-awaited moment for leasehold reform On 27 January, the Prime Minister announced (via TikTok of all places!) the publication
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We regularly represent clients in adjudications, which remain the leading route for resolving construction disputes. Our team also acts in court proceedings, arbitration and mediation-always choosing the approach that best suits your objectives.
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Tees Law stands out in the legal industry due to its commitment to providing client-focused legal services across a diverse range of areas, including construction law, property law, and commercial litigation. The firm’s emphasis on building long-term relationships with clients sets it apart from many competitors which leads to instructions which are of a similar level of other top regional and London firms.
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A long-awaited moment for leasehold reform On 27 January, the Prime Minister announced (via TikTok of all places!) the publication

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The recent headline “Court tells restaurant owners to pay out £2.5m confiscation order and seizes their passports over unlawful extractor

The London Evening Standard recently reported[1] that, under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA), a restaurant owner in Lewisham
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