Rebecca Turnbull-Simpson

Who am I?

Head of the Dispute Resolution Department and a partner at Coole Bevis LLP, based in our Hove office.

What I do

I specialise in:

Property Disputes, including:

• Recovery of possession
• Ground rent, service charge and administration charge recovery
• Applications to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), the County Court, the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) and the Court of Appeal
• Interpretation of leases
• Breaches of covenants by both landlords and tenants (including disrepair, unauthorised alterations, noise nuisance, sub-letting etc.)
• Licences for alterations
• Block management and long leasehold property disputes
• Property management and related issues
• Forfeiture of leases

I act for both landlords, tenants and managing agents

Wills, probate and inheritance disputes, including:

• Contesting a Will
• Claims for reasonable financial provision from an estate (Inheritance (Provisions for Family and Dependants) Act 1975)) claims
• Construction and interpretation of Wills

I act for all parties - executors, administrators, beneficiaries, family members, dependants, attorneys and court appointed deputies.

My Achievements

I studied law at Warwick University and obtained a distinction on the Legal Practice Course. I completed my training contract with Woolley Bevis Diplock (following merger, Coole Bevis) and qualified as a solicitor in April 2010. I was made a partner of the firm in September 2015 and was appointed head of the Dispute Resolution Department in August 2019. I have worked for the firm for over 12 years.

My hobbies and interests

I am a keen foodie and wine drinker. I have been told that the more wine you drink the better you become as a taster!

I am a proud trustee of the Rockinghorse charity.