There are many practical and legal steps to consider and follow if you are planning on entering into a surrogacy arrangement. Are you aware that prior to a Parental Order, the child will automatically inherit from the surrogate’s estate? That is because, under English Law, the surrogate is deemed to be the legal mother of...Read More
Today is International Women’s Day and to commemorate this important date, we would like to take time to applaud the successes of women in the legal profession and celebrate the achievements of our own talented female colleagues. Coole Bevis is committed to ensuring equality in the workplace – 80% of our employees identify as female. We actively...Read More
In May 2023, we were proud to join other Will writers to support Martlets Hospice with their Will Writing Month. Together we managed to help raise an incredible £13,325 in appointment donations alone, with a further £40,000 pledged to Martlets in their Wills. The money raised will go immediately towards providing transformational hospice care to people living with terminal...Read More
When Aretha Franklin, the ‘Queen of Soul’ died in August 2018, it was thought that she had died without a Will. Nine months later, two ‘wills’ had been discovered – one in a locked cabinet and another between the sofa cushions – and a dispute was under way to establish which will (if any) was...Read More
Coole Bevis LLP strengthen their specialist national Residential Leasehold Department with the appointment of Anna Davis, Solicitor. Anna joins an established team at Coole Bevis LLP which is headed by Jonathan Everett, Partner, who has specialised in advising on leasehold enfranchisement and leasehold disputes for over 25 years. The Department advise freehold landlords, leaseholders and Right to Manage (RTM) and...Read More
Our Rose Green office will close on Friday 2nd February 2024 at 4pm, after which time our employees will be working from our Worthing office. We want to reassure you that we will still be able to look after your legal requirements as we have always done and provide the same service to you either...Read More
Coole Bevis LLP have expanded their expert Family Team with the appointment of Michelle Shephard who joins as a Solicitor. Michelle will be based in the Brighton and Worthing offices. Michelle has extensive experience of advising on Family related matters, having practiced Family law for 25 years in both Sussex and London legal firms, most...Read More
Ross Baumann, Senior Financial Planning Manager at Coole Bevis Wealth Management looks at Business Relief and why this is an attractive option for those looking to mitigate their Inheritance Tax liability. Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts continue to rise due largely to rising asset values against a backdrop of frozen reliefs and exemptions. Between April 2023 – September 2023,...Read More
The Chambers and Partners UK 2024 Guide is now out and we are delighted to celebrate our Family and Corporate & Commercial team’s successes. Congratulations to Sue Knight, who has been ranked as a Band 1 Lawyer in recognition of her skills and experience, being commended as a “very talented and experienced matrimonial practitioner” and for providing “sound advice, support and...Read More
The Legal 500 2024 Guide to the best law firms in the UK has now been released and they have ranked Coole Bevis LLP in five practice areas including Private Client, Corporate & Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Commercial Property and Family. Congratulations to Sue Knight, Family Partner, who having been a Leading Individual for a number of years has, this year,...Read More
