Tessa joined Birketts in March 2010 and is a Paralegal in the Commercial Real Estate Team.
The team advises on all aspects of commercial property law, including leasehold matters for both landlords and tenants, and the acquisition and disposal of commercial properties. They also provide strategic land advice to developers and landowners on matters related to land acquisition and disposal for development purposes. The team is proud to offer expertise in promotion agreements, conditional contracts, and option agreements.
With over 20 years of experience in the legal sector, Tessa handles all aspects of new build developments from start to finish. This includes site setup arrangements, transfers of land to management companies and private individuals, addressing detailed enquiries from buyers’ solicitors, progressing matters to exchange of contracts, and managing completion and post-completion tasks. Tessa also manages part exchange acquisitions for developer clients, overseeing the process from property purchase through to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) and registration requirements.
Tessa has experience negotiating deeds of easements for utility services and handles various commercial property transactions, including leasehold negotiations, disposals, renewals, assignments, and variations for both landlords and tenants.
Experience & education
Joined Birketts in March 2010
Eversheds 1999 – 2010
Ely Sixth Form College
Witchford Village College