Commercial dispute resolution & litigation
We’re experts in getting commercial disputes resolved so you can focus on running your business. We advise on: commercial property and lease disputes, contractual disputes, debt recovery, defamation, corporate recovery, restructuring and insolvency.
Civil litigation solicitors
The Legal 500 said, ‘The Tees dispute resolution team works very quickly and efficiently, with zeal and true professionalism. The team members are friendly and extremely personable. They work well together and can be contacted easily. Their depth of knowledge is exceptional, and this knowledge is used cleverly, with individual client's needs always at the forefront.‘
We have specialist expertise in many areas, including:
- Commercial property and lease disputes – our specialists cover: rent arrears, termination and renewal of leases, taking possession and breach of lease.
- Corporate recovery, restructuring and insolvency - We see insolvency as a last resort and we will work through other options in an attempt to get your business back on track. Our insolvency experts work on all aspects of administrations, receiverships and liquidations.
- Contractual disputes and debt recovery – complex contractual disputes and effective processes to help you recover debts such as enforcing court orders against debtors.
- Defamation – our specialist libel and slander solicitors can tell you if you have grounds to make a claim. There is a 12 month time limit on these claims – so act quickly if you think you have a case.
- Intellectual property – IP disputes tend to be complex. We can identify and explain the threats you may face and how to protect yourself, plus how to make the most of your intellectual property.
- Company disputes – managing common disputes about for example, the strategy, partner performance or succession planning. It’s vital that you start pulling in the same direction again and we can help.
- Sports litigation - assisting governing bodies with the case management and regulatory aspect of anti-doping rule violations.
- regulatory law – we are experts in making applications, and assisting and representing you in relation to regulatory enforcement action.
Call our specialist solicitors on 0808 231 1320
We’re here to help
Our specialist lawyers are based in:
- Cambridgeshire: Cambridge
- Essex: Brentwood, Chelmsford, and Saffron Walden
- Hertfordshire: Bishop's Stortford and Royston
But we can help you wherever you are in England and Wales.
Talk to an expert
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Andrew Harrison
Associate, Commercial Property
Chelmsford office
Meet Andrew -
Polly Kerr
Legal Director, Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Cambridge office
Meet Polly -
Gez Gibbs
Associate, Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Brentwood office
Meet Gez -
Darren Perks
Executive Partner, Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Bishop's Stortford office
Meet Darren
What our clients say
Legal 500 UK 2025
Beds, Bucks, Herts
Tees as a multi disciplinary firm provides real in depth expertise with an ability to identify and deal with the exceptional alongside the everyday commercial issues that arise. It merits its reputation for its responsive and often innovative approach to problem solving. What is more this excellence always comes at a competitive price, and their high percentage cost recovery on detailed assessment is enviable.
Legal 500 UK 2025
Beds, Bucks, Herts
The team have specialist knowledge of the sector which means they can provide clients with tailored advice. It is clear that the firm have good and efficient case management systems in place.
Legal 500 UK 2025
South East
Commercial and pragmatic advice.
Legal 500 UK 2025
South East
Tees have strength in depth across all aspects of commercial litigation. They have a team of lawyers who are not only experts in their fields, but efficient and effective litigators with a clear focus on the needs of their clients. It is my experience that their clients (both individuals and corporate) value the expertise and commercial sense that the Tees team bring to the table.
Legal 500 UK 2025
South East
Highly professional and effective team. Able to punch above their weight in heavyweight commercial litigation.
Legal 500 UK 2025
South East
Very in-depth knowledge and much depth to the team. The advice is always on point, with due consideration given to cost-benefit analysis.
Legal 500 UK 2025
East Anglia - Cambridge
Quick to react, attention to detail and extensive knowledge of relevant case law and professional practice.
Legal 500 UK 2024
'Sara Stabler is a remarkably thorough and careful solicitor, but also very pragmatic and down to earth'
Legal 500 UK 2024
'The contentious probate team has thoroughly impressed me with their careful and measured approach to probate litigation – they really grasp cases with clarity, keen insight and tactical/strategic awareness, as well as a healthy dose of professional realism'
Legal 500 UK 2023
'Sara Stabler’s commercial awareness ensures that the client’s best interests are always primary. Very personable approach'
