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
Coole Bevis is proud to announce a significant victory in a recent financial remedy case, underscoring the firm’s expertise in family law. Partner and Head of the Family Department, Julia Dyson, instructed barrister Trina Little of Westgate Chambers to represent the wife (W) in a complex matter involving allegations of deliberate bankruptcy by the husband...Read More
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
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
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
