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Tessa Heise

English qualified lawyer, based in Amsterdam. Trusted by in-house counsel, corporations, SMEs, members of the public and lawyers, I provide both advisory and drafting expertise to a wide range of clients, specialising in international arbitration and commercial litigation.

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As a Barrister called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2016, I have extensive experience representing a diverse range of clients in courts across England.

Throughout my career, I have represented a wide range of commercial clients, including banks, major international companies, and small and medium-sized enterprises in contentious litigation. Since moving to Amsterdam in 2021 I have extensive international experience and I am particularly skilled at providing advice to multinational clients on cross-border legal issues and disputes. 

I understand the importance of fee predictability, which is why I primarily operate on a fixed-fee basis and offer a free, no-obligation telephone consultation to discuss your needs and how I can assist you.

I was called to the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in October 2016 and I am regulated by the Bar Standards Board, with my professional record available here.  

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What is a Barrister?

Barristers are independent, self-employed legal advisors and court advocates in the UK. They are members of 'Chambers' and provide specialist, objective legal advice. I am a member of The Barrister Group.

Barristers differ from Solicitors, who are employed by law firms. Solicitors handle initial legal matters, then engage a Barrister for specialised advice or representation in court. As a Public Access accredited Barrister, I can accept cases directly from clients, often more cost-effectively.

What tasks can I do for you as a Barrister?

As a Barrister, I can provide a wide range of services to assist you, including:

As I do not conduct litigation, I cannot go on the court record nor file and serve documents on your behalf. I can guide you on how to proceed, as a litigant in person, or collaborate with a Solicitor to execute these specific tasks.

Please contact me to discuss your specific needs and how I can best assist you.

How much will it cost?

Despite providing specialist and high-quality advice, my fees are very competitive and can even be less than those charged by a Solicitor in a law firm.

Unless an hourly fee is required, I operate on a fixed fee basis. When you instruct me, I will set out clear parameters of my instruction and the work I will do for you, within the fixed fee.

Please note that unlike a law firm, when you instruct me, it will only be myself undertaking the work, and your work will not be outsourced nor done by a more junior lawyer.

How can you instruct me?

You can instruct me through my profile page on The Barrister Group or emailing my clerks and I. If you're not quite ready yet, I am available to discuss how I can assist via a free, no obligation 15 minute telephone consultation.