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
Mediation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution that can help parties to resolve their disputes out of Court. An independent third party, known as a mediator, is appointed by the parties to assist them in discussing settlement of their issues. There are many reasons why you might want to consider mediation, including:- Mediation may enable the...Read More
Court proceedings can in some cases be a necessary part of seeking to resolve your dispute, however, they can be expensive and time-consuming. It can also create bad feeling between the parties, which might be problematic if there is an ongoing relationship. Parties may therefore consider Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) at all stages of a...Read More
Unfortunately, it is a fact of life that sometimes things go wrong or people have disagreements which lead to a dispute. According to the Ministry of Justice, there were 1,714,000 claims in the County Court alone during 2023[1] and that figure does not take into account those disputes that were resolved outside of the Courts or...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
