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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 4-5 Gray's Inn Square.

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:

  • Offering early legal advice
  • Negotiating and seeking settlement pre-issue 
  • Drafting correspondence on your behalf
  • Attending mediations 
  • Advising and drafting documents for submission at a Court or tribunal 
  • Advising and representing you within arbitration proceedings
  • Advising and drafting contracts governed by the laws of England and Wales
  • Advising on the procedural formalities required before a Court in England and Wales

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 4-5 Gray's Inn Square 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.