Divorce; family law and mediation: Leading Sussex law firm acquires family law practice in Eastbourne

A leading Sussex law firm has strengthened its practice by acquiring an established specialist family law firm in Eastbourne
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Published 31st Mar 2023, 16:30 BST
l-r: James Leach, Karen Fleming, Susan Knight and Julia Dysonl-r: James Leach, Karen Fleming, Susan Knight and Julia Dyson
l-r: James Leach, Karen Fleming, Susan Knight and Julia Dyson

Coole Bevis LLP has incorporated Fleming & Co Solicitors into its growing family law practice.

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 one of the legacy firms that merged with Coole & Haddock in 2016 to form Coole Bevis LLP.

Fleming & Co has a registered office in Eastbourne and specialises in providing family law advice to clients across East and West Sussex.

The acquisition will see Fleming & Co’s clients transfer to the experienced team of Family Lawyers at Coole Bevis. The team comprises Susan Knight, Partner and Head of the Department, Julia Dyson, Partner (both trained Collaborative Lawyers) and James Leach, Solicitor, whilst Karen will join as a Consultant.

Karen said: “I have known Susan and Julia for many years. Our approach to dealing with clients is similar; providing an empathetic ear coupled with a great deal of expertise to ensure the best outcome. I know that my clients will be in safe hands with Coole Bevis’s Family team representing them.”

“I was looking for a like-minded firm that I could trust to take on my client matters. Having previously worked as a Partner at Woolley Bevis Diplock’s Brighton office, I recognised that our firms shared similar values and that Coole Bevis would continue to offer my clients an exceptional level of service.”

Susan Knight, Head of the Family Department said: “The acquisition of Fleming & Co marks an exciting new phase in the continued growth of the Family Department and we are looking forward to welcoming and working with Karen’s clients.”

About Coole Bevis LLP

Coole Bevis LLP is a leading Sussex based full service Law firm with offices in Brighton, Horsham, Hove, Rose Green and Worthing. It offers a full range of legal services to clients across the South East of England and beyond. These range from large companies and SMEs, to private individuals and not-for-profit organisations.

The firm offers a wide range of legal services including:

- Company & Commercial

- Commercial Property

- Leasehold Enfranchisement & Disputes

- Residential Property

- Family Law & Mediation

- Dispute Resolution

- Private Client including Court of Protection

In addition to the above, the firm can provide clients with independent regulated wealth management services which includes retirement planning, savings and investment advice, personal and business protection, and later life and estate planning via Coole Bevis Wealth Management, its joint venture with Carpenter Box Financial Advisers.

Visit our website at www.coolebevislaw.com for further information.