According to the PDSA’s 2024 Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report, 51% of the UK population own a pet. For many of us, our pets form a key part of our family unit. Arrangements for pets can therefore be one of a number of important considerations on divorce. At present, England does not have specific laws on...Read More
We share our insights into the new sexual harassment laws coming into effect in England on the 26th October, 2024, which will place stricter obligations on employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. In response to a series of high-profile incidents and growing public awareness, new sexual harassment laws came into effect in October. These...Read More
The Chambers & Partners 2025 UK Guide has been released today and we are extremely proud to announce that our Family and Corporate & Commercial departments have once again been ranked. Our Commercial Property team have also achieved a ranking for the first time. Congratulations to Sue Knight, who has once again been ranked as a Band 1...Read More
It has long been understood that the costs of litigation can be high, and this can act as a barrier to access to justice. To quote Sir Rupert Jackson in his 2017 report: “If the costs are too high, people cannot afford lawyers. If the costs are too low, there will not be any lawyers...Read More
Coole Bevis LLP is proud to announce its ranking as a leading law firm in the prestigious Legal 500 rankings for 2025. The Legal 500 is an internationally respected guide that highlights the top law firms and legal practitioners, based on research and client feedback. This recognition is a testament to the firm’s unwavering commitment to excellence...Read More
Coole Bevis LLP is delighted to announce the appointment of Sue Knight who has joined the firm as a Consultant Family Law Solicitor. Sue is well known locally for her work over many years in Family Law and is currently ranked as a Band 1 Lawyer for Family in Chambers and Partners. Sue is particularly proud to have...Read More
Two employees from leading Sussex Law firm, Coole Bevis LLP, complete the iconic London to Brighton Cycle Ride raising vital funds for Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice. Eleisha Ropke and Jake Willifer joined over 5,000 cyclists for the annual 55-mile bike ride, known for its scenic yet demanding route. Together, the pair have raised over £800...Read More
Equity Release lending is becoming more popular than ever for a number of reasons. What is it and why are more people choosing to go down this route? What is Equity Release? Equity Release is a way of getting cash from the value of your home whilst enabling you to continue living in it and...Read More
It is a cause for celebration when you successfully obtain a judgment against your opponent. Unfortunately, however, that may not always be the end of the matter. Court judgments will usually contain an order for the judgment debtor to pay the judgment debt by a specified deadline (usually 14 days, but that can vary). However,...Read More
Oliver Maxwell-Jones, Head of Commercial Property and Partner at Coole Bevis LLP, provides insights for stakeholders in commercial property to consider under the new Labour Government. Nearly a month on from the election of a new Labour government and already it’s obvious there will be a significant shift in the political landscape of England. What this...Read More
