Since being called to the Bar, Tessa has represented clients in the English Courts and has a strong foundation in civil litigation. Tessa represented both Claimants and Defendants in the County Court and High Court across London and the South East in trials, applications and case management hearings.

Tessa has a strong advisory and drafting practice and is often instructed by large corporations and global brands. She provides advice at all stages of litigation and is skilled in providing advice on prospects. She has extensive experience in advising international companies on English law governed agreements and regularly drafts contracts, from general terms and conditions to complex multi-party agreements.

Tessa has extensive experience in advising Trustees, Petitioning Creditors and Companies on corporate insolvency matters. During the COVID 19 pandemic Tessa advised instructing solicitors on the implications of CIGA 2020, being one of the first counsel to address the court on the restrictions. Tessa has advised and drafted a broad range of insolvency applications on behalf of trustees in Insolvency Act claims, including several s.216 Insolvency Act 1986 claims.