Rebecca Eels is a highly experienced family lawyer and mediator having worked in this area of law for over 25 years. Rebecca is widely respected not only for her family law work but also for the mediation work she undertakes with families. Rebecca is an experienced child inclusive mediator, "it is a huge privilege to be able to meet with children when their parents are going through separation.  Hearing the voice of a child is so important and is highly beneficial to parents when making decisions post separation."

Rebecca specialises in complex children cases and complex divorce matters.  She recognises that each family breakdown is different and thus tailors her approach to meet her clients individual needs

Rebecca's professional experience is substantial and covers a wide range of family issues

Rebecca regularly advises on complex children issues, particularly where there may be allegations of domestic abuse to the parent or child, mental health issues and/or substance/alcohol abuse.

She has a particular interest in cases where there may be issues of implacable hostility, relocation or where cases maybe listed for a fact-finding hearing.

Rebecca has experience in cases of emergency protection for children, removal from a parent/guardian and removal from jurisdiction.

She also has substantial experience in advising on issues where other family members such as grandparents etc are caring for children or are wanting to maintain a relationship with their grandchildren.

As an experienced, accredited family mediator, who is also trained in child inclusive mediation, Rebecca is able to bring her mediation skills into all areas of her family work and recognises how important it is for issues to be resolved amicably.

Rebecca has further particular specialism and expertise in dealing with finances on divorce and regularly advises on matters where there may be high value assets such as large pension funds, businesses or large capital funds.

Having substantial experience in both children and financial matters, Rebecca is able to assist those families where they may have both children and financial issues to resolve, thereby ensuring continuity throughout the course of their separation.

Rebecca is a highly experienced mediator, sitting on the board for the Family Mediators Association and being not only a supervisor of other mediators but she also trained to consult with children. The latter means that not only is she able to meet with the children of the clients she mediates but that she is also able to meet with children of clients who may be meeting with a mediator who is not child inclusive trained. Rebecca has also completed Mediation training in Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.

Rebecca recognises that every family is different and that not one size fits all when it comes to mediation and legal advice. Rebecca is trained in integrated family mediation methods which means she is able to combine many different approaches to help clients resolve their disputes effectively.  This may mean having lawyers join some or all of the sessions, sometimes known as lawyer assisted mediation or hybrid mediation. Rebecca recognises the importance of involving other professionals and in her mediation work she will often encourage the use of lawyers, accountants, financial planners or pension advisors in order to assist her clients.

Rebecca is highly personable and clients welcome her approachable manner and clear advice that she provides.  Rebecca prides herself on providing clients with options so that they leave a meeting with her knowing what their next steps could be. Whilst Rebecca is based in our central Bath office she regularly acts for clients not just in the south west but all over England and Wales and is able to see clients both in person and via video call.

Rebecca is also highly experienced in providing advice to independent schools, MATs and single academy trusts on issues concerning family law.

These include

  • Advice on court orders obtained in family proceedings
  • Advice on issues as to PR
  • Advice for parents in dispute attempting to involve the school
  • Advice on requests for disclosure and court orders in family proceedings
  • Advising schools where required to give evidence in family hearings
  • Advice on change of names
  • Advice on change of schools

Schools welcome her clear and straightforward advice that enables them to be able to support the children in their care and their parents.  Rebecca regularly is asked to advise education institutions on complex family issues that very often are of an urgent nature.

Rebecca graduated from Bournemouth University with an LLB and then attended University of West England for her Legal Practice Course. She is also a trained collaborative lawyer, family mediator and has a professional qualification enabling her to meet with children and supervise other mediators.

Rebecca sits on the board of the Family Mediators Association and when not in work enjoys ballet, walking and spending time with her family and friends.

What our clients say

"I just wanted to say thank you very much to Rebecca. I appreciate Rebecca’s expertise, her support and her guidance very much and feel very reassured with her."

What our clients say

"Thank you Rebecca for being truly wonderful since this entire process started, you understand the intricacies that family matters bring, but also the emotion that goes with it; you really do have a special skill in immediately calming any situation. You've not only been on hand and advised me professionally, but you've also been there to support and advice above and beyond that which is expected. I can't thank you enough."

What our clients say

"She is fantastic and gives clear and coherent advice."

What our clients say

‘Both Rebecca Eels and Caroline Fells provide effective and empathetic support in family matters.’
 

What our clients say

‘Rebecca Eels displays exceptional client care and delivers detailed briefs to counsel. Extremely experienced, which means clients trust her advice. Content to give robust advice when required.’
 

What our clients say

“I just wanted to acknowledge how important the work you do is.  Thank you again Rebecca and everyone who played a part in getting the outcome we so needed.”

What our clients say

“She provides an extremely good service. She is knowledgeable, astute and sensitive.”

Chambers - 2023

What our clients say

“She is very knowledgeable and personable.”

Chambers - 2023

What our clients say

 “She provides an extremely good service. She is knowledgeable, astute and sensitive.”

Chambers - 2023

What our clients say

“She is very knowledgeable and personable.”

Chambers - 2023

What our clients say

“Thank you for your support during the mediation, I appreciate your time and effort to move this situation forward.”

Client Feedback - 2022

What our clients say

“Thank you so much for all your hard work Rebecca, it has been a very rewarding experience and I will take away a lot of positives from our meetings.  You have a great team and should be really proud of what you are bringing to the table in terms of help to struggling couples and your experience to overcome problems.”

Client feedback, 2022

What our clients say

"Thanks for your help Rebecca, I was very impressed with you. You're a true professional. You had such patience and made more progress than we have had to date. Keep mediating!"

Client Feedback - 2022