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 these departmental achievements, Susan Knight, Family Law Consultant, retained her ranking in The Legal 500 Hall of Fame, an accolade reserved for lawyers at the very top of their profession, known for their longstanding excellence and contribution to market-leading work. Susan was just one of three lawyers in the UK to be awarded this prestigious accreditation.
The Legal 500 is an independent global benchmarking organisation that analyses law firm performance through detailed research, client feedback, and peer review. Its rankings highlight firms and individuals who demonstrate outstanding technical ability, client care, and consistent results.
One client testimonial within The Legal 500 research for the firm’s Corporate and Commercial practice reflects the strong relationships Coole Bevis builds with clients:
“I find them so easy to deal with and extremely responsive. We have dealt with Coole Bevis for over 14 years, and its service is second to none, the people are superb. We had gone through multiple solicitors before them, but the ease of dealing with them is a massive standout for me. And the longevity of the staff, you build relationships with them and learn to trust them.”
Another client testimonial collected on behalf of the Family Law department described the team as:
“An exceptional practice that have the capacity to cover every area of legal guidance and support, the communication throughout my entire engagement with the team was exemplary.”
Alex Bowers, Private Client Partner and LLP Member at Coole Bevis, commented:
“We are incredibly proud to once again be recognised in The Legal 500 across multiple practice areas. These rankings are a true reflection of the hard work, dedication, and expertise of our teams across the firm. A special congratulations also goes to Susan Knight for her inclusion in the Hall of Fame. A well-deserved recognition of her exceptional contribution to Family Law.”
“At Coole Bevis, we pride ourselves on building long-standing relationships with our clients, grounded in trust, understanding, and results. These rankings reaffirm our continued commitment to delivering high-quality legal advice with a personal touch.”
The firm’s recognition in The Legal 500 underscores its growing reputation as one of the South Coast’s most respected law firms, combining deep legal expertise with a modern, client-focused approach.
For more information regarding Colle Bevis and legal services, please visit: www.coolebevis.com



