Coole Bevis

What Coole Bevis does

Coole Bevis LLP is a Sussex-based English law firm operating as a limited liability partnership, founded in 1890 and headquartered in Brighton. The firm delivers a broad range of legal and adjacent professional services through four physical offices in Brighton, Horsham, Hove, and Worthing, serving both private individuals and businesses across the Sussex region.

The practice is organized into four service divisions: You & Your Family (private client matters, family law, dispute resolution, employment law, and residential property/conveyancing), Property (residential and commercial real estate, leasehold enfranchisement, rural and equestrian property, and property disputes), Business (corporate transactions, commercial agreements, employment law, and commercial dispute resolution), and Wealth Management (independent financial planning for individuals and businesses). Service delivery is consultative and relationship-based, with direct engagement between clients and specialist fee earners. Technology is limited to standard practice management and case handling tooling; no proprietary technology platform, AI/ML capabilities, or digital self-serve channels are disclosed.

The firm generates revenue through professional service fees across these practice areas. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The firm is owned by its partners as an LLP, with no external investors, private equity involvement, or parent company. Marketing is conducted through the firm's website, a News & Insights blog, and organic social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. The firm was recognized by Chambers & Partners in 2025 and announced a double promotion in its Private Client division in April 2026, indicating ongoing operational stability.

Name

Coole Bevis

Legal name

Coole Bevis LLP

Website

https://coolebevislaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Coole Bevis LLP is a Sussex, UK-based law firm founded in 1890, serving individuals, families, and businesses across Brighton, Horsham, Hove, and Worthing via four offices, offering private client, family, property, corporate, and wealth management services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Needs & Supplemental Needs Trust Services (FSAAANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Discretionary Portfolio Management (DPM) (FSAAABAC)

Keywords

• Legal services
• Family law
• Conveyancing services
• Commercial property law
• Wealth management

Headquarters

HQ city

Brighton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Fees: Coole Bevis LLP generates revenue through professional legal service fees across multiple practice areas including private client services, family law, property law, corporate law, commercial law, employment law, dispute resolution, and wealth management. Services are provided to individuals, families, and businesses in the Sussex region.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Coole Bevis LLP is a Sussex-based law firm delivering professional legal services to individuals, families, and businesses through four divisions: You & Your Family (private client, family law, dispute resolution, employment, residential property), Property (commercial real estate, residential conveyancing, leasehold), Business (corporate, commercial, employment, dispute resolution), and Wealth Management (independent financial planning). Services are delivered in person across four Sussex offices on a fee-earning, consultative basis.

Product overview

Coole Bevis LLP is a Sussex-based law firm organized into four main service divisions: You & Your Family (personal legal services), Property (residential and commercial property law), Business (corporate and commercial law), and Wealth Management (independent financial planning). The firm offers a comprehensive suite of legal and financial services delivered through specialized sub-divisions covering private client matters, family law, dispute resolution, commercial real estate, corporate transactions, and wealth management for both individuals and businesses. The offering is structured as a single integrated law firm with multiple service lines rather than a unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• You & Your Family
• Private Client Services
• Family Law Services
• Personal Dispute Resolution
• Employment Law for Individuals
• Residential Property & Conveyancing
• Property Services
• Commercial Real Estate
• Leasehold Enfranchisement
• Business Legal Services
• Corporate Law
• Commercial Law
• Employment Law for Businesses
• Commercial Dispute Resolution
• Wealth Management

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cripps LLP: Regional South East law firm (Kent-headquartered) covering private wealth, corporate, and commercial real estate. Comparable size band and service mix with strong regional brand.
• Thomson Snell & Passmore: Long-established Kent/South East law firm with comparable private client, family, and commercial practices. Similar multi-generational positioning and full-service offer to Coole Bevis.
• Fosters Solicitors: Independent Sussex law firm serving individuals and businesses across family, property, and commercial law. Comparable regional mid-size competitor with similar service breadth.
• DMH Stallard LLP: Multi-office Sussex law firm with overlapping private client, family, commercial, and property law practices. Direct geographic and service-line competitor to Coole Bevis in Brighton/Hove/Horsham.
• Mayo Wynne Baxter LLP: Sussex-headquartered law firm offering similar services across personal, business, and property law. Closely comparable in geography, size band, and practice mix to Coole Bevis.
• Gaby Hardwicke LLP: East Sussex full-service law firm covering private client, family, commercial, and property matters. Directly comparable in client base and regional scope.

Broad incumbents

• Irwin Mitchell LLP: National UK law firm with a significant Sussex presence (formerly absorbed Mayo Wynne Baxter). Larger incumbent serving overlapping personal and commercial legal needs across the same geography.
• BDB Pitmans LLP: National UK firm with strong South East presence across private client, family, and commercial work. Larger incumbent with overlapping capabilities serving similar regional clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/coolebevisllp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coole-bevis
• Instagraminstagram.com/coole.bevis
• Xx.com/coolebevisllp

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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