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

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

The Court process can be daunting because there are a number of steps to be completed between issuing a claim at Court and the Trial. These steps are necessary in order to ensure that the case is properly prepared for Trial and that the Judge has all the information and documents required to make a...Read More

Most businesses will at some point struggle with ensuring that their customers pay their invoices promptly or at all, and for others it can be a regular occurrence. This can have a significant impact on your business’ cashflow and overall financial position. What can you do to improve your position and make sure that you...Read More

Many commercial relationships between parties are governed by a contract. For example, there will usually be a contract between a business and its customers for the provision of goods or services. Unfortunately, things sometimes go wrong and this can lead to a contractual dispute between the parties. We can help you when a contractual dispute...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

Coole Bevis LLP celebrate as two further trainees successfully complete training contracts. Coole Bevis LLP is committed to shaping the future of the legal profession by heavily investing in training contracts that provide aspiring solicitors with invaluable opportunities to practice law.  The firm’s commitment to investing in its training programme not only contributes to the...Read More