Leanne achieved a First Class Degree in Law from the University of Lincoln, she then went on to complete the Legal Practice Course with Masters at BPP University.

Leanne joined MWB in July 2024 as a paralegal in the Private Client Department.

Outside of work Leanne enjoys baking, spending time with her and family and friends and running.

Rebecca is a Partner in our Private Client team, she qualified at a Brighton firm in 2005 and is now based in our Storrington office.

As a Sussex native with a deep-rooted understanding of the South Downs and its local economy, Rebecca brings a unique perspective to her work with rural clients. Her extensive knowledge, combined with her professional experience, makes her an invaluable asset to our clients.

Rebecca’s qualifications and experience in private client work, including Wills, Probate, LPAs, succession planning, and Declarations of Trust, position her well to address the specific needs of rural clients. Her involvement in the Association of Lifetime Lawyers (formerly SFE) demonstrates her commitment to providing exceptional legal services.

Why Rebecca is Ideal for Rural Clients:

  • Local Knowledge: Rebecca’s familiarity with the South Downs and its rural communities allows her to understand the unique challenges and opportunities faced by land owners, farmers, and related businesses.
  • Strong Network: Her local connections with land owners, agents, and farming business accountants can facilitate collaborations and provide valuable insights into the rural landscape.
  • Tailored Solutions: Rebecca’s expertise in private client work enables her to offer tailored solutions that address the specific needs and goals of rural clients, such as estate planning, succession, and asset protection.

By combining her local knowledge, professional experience, and strong network, Rebecca is well-equipped to provide exceptional legal services to rural clients in the Western region of MWB.

She is a committee member of the Steyning & District Business Chamber.

Outside of work, Rebecca volunteers regularly with HomeStart.

She is married to a Royal Navy Officer and has two children, three cats and a tortoise!

At weekends Rebecca can be found stomping around National Trust grounds or the South Downs and indulging in her love of good food.

I am a partner in the family department. I’m a trained collaborative solicitor and mediator and have been practising in the field of family law for over 30 years.

I predominantly deal with cases involving separation, divorce and cohabitation breakdown.

I frequently handle negotiations and disputes over the family home, the assets of the parties and pensions.

I offer resolution of divorces and financial disputes by collaborative law and also by mediation.

I’m an accredited specialist in the areas of financial matters after separation/divorce and in issues arising between unmarried couples and also accredited to help with disputes in same sex relationships.

I also specialise in high wealth cases and in advising on and preparing prenuptial agreements and cohabitation contracts to ensure my clients’ wishes are recorded to avoid a court hearing. I also work on matters involving issues relating to children, including residence, frequency and quality of contact.

Before joining the firm, I qualified in 1985 and became a Partner for a private practice in Lewes in 1991. For six years I specialised in police defence actions; returning to family work in 2001.

At work I am particularly interested in developing junior colleagues and helping them to become more efficient and effective.

Outside of work, I enjoy gardening, cricket and music from the mid seventies onwards.