Rebecca Max is an Associate in our property disputes team, based in Bristol.
She specialises in property disputes, with a particular focus on applications under the Trusts of Land and the Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA). Rebecca’s work involves resolving disputes between separating couples as well as other parties who own property together, such as siblings and friends. Rebecca regularly prepares separation agreements once terms have been agreed.
She also deals with claims on behalf of clients who have an interest in a property, which is registered in another party’s name, whether that interest arises from express, constructive or resulting trusts. Rebecca also deals with claims under Proprietary Estoppel.
Rebecca is experienced in preparing cohabitation agreements for those who wish to protect their interest in their property.
Recent work highlights
Representing a client asserting a beneficial interest in their ex-partner’s property, which was solely registered in the ex-partner’s name. During the relationship, the client had made substantial contributions to renovations, both financially and via their own manual labour. A restriction was registered to prevent the sale and as a result of extensive negotiations, the outcome was successful and the client received a lump sum payment, representing their share.
Representing a client who jointly owned property with an ex-partner. The ex-partner was attempting to receive a larger share of the property and was claiming occupation rent. In the process, the parties received a claim against them from a management company, for not paying the management fees for the property. Through negotiation and offers, the parties agreed a settlement, which was recorded in a separation agreement and the management fees were significantly reduced and paid by one party, as part of the negotiations.
Acting for a party who jointly owned a property with their ex-partner, and the partner refused to leave the property or sell or transfer their interest. Successfully negotiating a settlement and drawing up the terms in an agreement, to include preparing possession proceedings prior to successful vacation of the property.
Experience and education
2026 Joined Birketts LLP
2022 – 2026 Wards Solicitors LLP
2012 Achieved a Distinction in the Legal Practice Course from the University of the West of England.
2007 Achieved a 2:1 in LLB Law from the University of the West of England.
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