Rebecca Max

Rebecca assists with the following matters:

• Advising unmarried couples and co-owners in property disputes.
• Advice with regard to finances upon separation.
• Negotiating terms of settlement.
• Drawing up a Separation Agreement/Deed and advising on the terms.
• Severing a joint tenancy.
• Assisting with disputes involving property registered in one person’s sole name.
• Advising on family and civil mediation and assisting with the process.
• Advice regarding forcing a sale of a co-owned property and acting for a party in proceedings concerning the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (“TOLATA”).
• Advising on the financial provision for children of the relationship under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989 (“Schedule 1”).

Rebecca says:  “Due to my previous background in dealing with clients who have suffered a brain injury, those who have suffered a medical complication and those families who have lost a loved one, I am able to empathise with clients and put them at ease during what can often be a difficult or daunting time in their life. I am friendly and approachable, and I will explain difficult legal issues in plain English and in a way that clients can understand”.

Qualifications and Experience

• Law Degree 2007 (2:1)
• Legal Practice Course 2012 (Distinction)
• Qualified as a solicitor in January 2016.
• Mediation course with ADR Group – passed and became an accredited mediator
• Member of the Property Litigation Association
• Member of Resolution

Supervised by: James Murray