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

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

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

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

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

Leading Sussex law firm, Coole Bevis LLP, has announced that it has acquired Fleming & Co Solicitors, a Family Law practice based in Eastbourne. Karen Fleming, an experienced Divorce Solicitor, founded Fleming & Co in 2017, following an extensive career working in senior positions at law firms across Sussex, including Woolley Bevis Diplock, which was...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