Multiple departments and leading lawyers recognised for excellence in this year’s rankings Coole Bevis is proud to celebrate another year of outstanding recognition in the Chambers & Partners 2025 Guide, with several lawyers and departments ranked for their continued excellence, expertise, and client service. Family Law Consultant, Susan Knight, has received a new ranking as...Read More
Brighton professionals unite for a night of fun, competition, and fundraising This month, Coole Bevis hosted its Brighton Biz Charity Quiz Night at The Walrus Pub in Brighton, raising funds for its chosen charity, Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice. The event brought together 16 teams and more than 80 professionals from across the Sussex business...Read More
Recognition across five practice areas highlights the firm’s expertise and client-first approach Coole Bevis is proud to announce that it has once again been recognised in The Legal 500 UK 2025 rankings, securing listings across five key practice areas: • Family Law• Commercial Litigation• Corporate and Commercial• Commercial Real Estate• Private Client In addition to...Read More
Julia Dyson, Partner & Head of Family Law at Coole Bevis, shares her perspective on supporting clients affected by domestic abuse and the vital role legal advice plays in protecting victims and rebuilding lives. According to the Office for National Statistics, an estimated 2.1 million people in the UK have reported experiencing domestic abuse in...Read More
Following revelations in the recent BBC Panorama programme, “Undercover Estate Agent”, clients are being urged to take a closer look at who they trust to manage their property transactions and why that choice matters more than ever. The investigation sheds light on concerning practices within the estate agency sector, exposing how some agents prioritise referral...Read More
Kelly Mills, Dispute Resolution Partner Explores Your Legal Responsibilities Following a Death The recent High Court case of Otitoju v Onwordi [2023] EWHC 2665 (Ch) has highlighted legal disputes regarding a person’s right to arrange a loved one’s funeral. A deceased’s body cannot legally be owned, however, the responsibility for arranging a funeral primarily falls to the...Read More
As Coole Bevis prepares to open applications for its 2025 Traineeship Scheme this July, we caught up with Kirsty Tuite, one of our newly qualified solicitors to share their journey through training, qualification, and what it’s really like to work at the firm. From balancing LPC studies to gaining practical experience across departments, this Q&A...Read More
Considering a legal career in Sussex? We sat down with Farzana Ullah, one of our current trainee solicitors at Coole Bevis, to explore what it’s really like to train at a modern, forward-thinking law firm. Farzana shares her route from Legal Assistant to Trainee Solicitor, what a typical day looks like in Commercial Property, and...Read More
Coole Bevis Invites Applications for its Annual Trainee Solicitor Programme At Coole Bevis, fostering new legal talent is a key priority, and the firm takes pride in its established trainee programme, and nurturing the next generation of legal professionals. Coole Bevis is delighted to announce that applications for its traineeship programme are now open, with...Read More
Coole Bevis is proud to announce its membership of the Together Co 25 Club, a growing network of like-minded local businesses committed to supporting Together Co -Brighton and Hove’s loneliness charity. Together Co has been making a significant impact across the city, providing vital befriending, social prescribing, and volunteering services that combat loneliness and social...Read More
