French-speaking matrimonial practitioner and former professor of law. Rebecca specialises in cross-border jurisdictional disputes and applications for financial provision following an overseas divorce. Sources respect her for her wealth of knowledge in this area.
Strengths:
“She approaches cases with such thorough detail and analysis, and goes the extra mile in terms of breaking down legal issues.”
“Rebecca is approachable and puts in the preparation to ensure she knows the case inside-out. She is a force to be reckoned with around the negotiation table.”
“A bright, knowledgeable advocate who is concise and clear.”
Recent work:
Represented the Russian multibillionaire husband at all levels including the Supreme Court in Potanina v Potanina [2024] UKSC 3.
“An outstandingly bright junior.”
Legal 500
Rebecca was formerly an academic lawyer with positions including Foundation Professor and Dean of Law at the Flinders University of South Australia 1991 – 1994 and Professor of Law at the University of Bristol 1994 -2005 where she served as Dean of the Faculty of Law. Professor Emerita, University of Bristol from 2005.
Rebecca was a pupil at 1 Mitre Court from 2000 and became a tenant from 2002. In full time practice at 1 Hare Court from 2005
Rebecca is also qualified as a mediator and for direct access instruction.
French-speaking matrimonial practitioner and former professor of law. Rebecca specialises in cross-border jurisdictional disputes and applications for financial provision following an overseas divorce. Sources respect her for her wealth of knowledge in this area.
Strengths:
“She approaches cases with such thorough detail and analysis, and goes the extra mile in terms of breaking down legal issues.”
“Rebecca is approachable and puts in the preparation to ensure she knows the case inside-out. She is a force to be reckoned with around the negotiation table.”
“A bright, knowledgeable advocate who is concise and clear.”
Recent work:
Represented the Russian multibillionaire husband at all levels including the Supreme Court in Potanina v Potanina [2024] UKSC 3.
“An outstandingly bright junior.”
Legal 500
Rebecca was formerly an academic lawyer with positions including Foundation Professor and Dean of Law at the Flinders University of South Australia 1991 – 1994 and Professor of Law at the University of Bristol 1994 -2005 where she served as Dean of the Faculty of Law. Professor Emerita, University of Bristol from 2005.
Rebecca was a pupil at 1 Mitre Court from 2000 and became a tenant from 2002. In full time practice at 1 Hare Court from 2005
Rebecca is also qualified as a mediator and for direct access instruction.
