header-logo header-logo

09 October 2025
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
printer mail-detail

Fieldfisher—Rebecca Maxwell

Real estate team welcomes partner in Birmingham

European law firm Fieldfisher has appointed Rebecca Maxwell as a partner in its real estate practice, effective 1 October 2025. Joining from Bexley Beaumont, Rebecca will be based in the firm’s Birmingham office. With over two decades of experience, she specialises in commercial property and logistics, advising institutional landlords and corporate occupiers on acquisitions, developments and leasing of industrial and distribution assets.

Rebecca is known for her strategic insight into emerging market trends such as e-commerce and last-mile delivery, translating these into actionable property strategies. Her collaborative approach and strong client relationships have earned her a trusted reputation among institutional and high-net-worth clients alike.

Antony Phillips, head of real estate at Fieldfisher, said the firm was ‘delighted to welcome Rebecca’ and that ‘her experience and strong market reputation align seamlessly with our growth strategy’. He added that ‘Rebecca will play a key role in driving the continued success of our team in Birmingham’.

Commenting on her appointment, Rebecca said: ‘Fieldfisher’s entrepreneurial culture and commitment to excellence make it an exciting place to continue my practice. I look forward to working with colleagues across the firm to support our clients and contribute to the growth of the Birmingham office.’ She joins Fieldfisher’s full-service real estate team, which advises on complex, high-value transactions across development, investment, finance and infrastructure, and works closely with colleagues across corporate, finance and tax practices.

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Cripps—Radius Law

Cripps—Radius Law

Commercial and technology practice boosted by team hire

Switalskis—Grimsby

Switalskis—Grimsby

Firm expands with new Grimsby office to serve North East Lincolnshire

Slater Heelis—Will Newman & Lucy Spilsbury

Slater Heelis—Will Newman & Lucy Spilsbury

Property team boosted by two solicitor appointments

NEWS
A High Court ruling involving the Longleat estate has exposed the fault line between modern family building and historic trust drafting. Writing in NLJ this week, Charlotte Coyle, director and family law expert at Freeths, examines Cator v Thynn [2026] EWHC 209 (Ch), where trustees sought approval to modernise trusts that retain pre-1970 definitions of ‘child’, ‘grandchild’ and ‘issue’
Fresh proposals to criminalise ‘nudification’ apps, prioritise cyberflashing and non-consensual intimate images, and even ban under-16s from social media have reignited debate over whether the Online Safety Act 2023 (OSA 2023) is fit for purpose. Writing in NLJ this week, Alexander Brown, head of technology, media and telecommunications, and Alexandra Webster, managing associate, Simmons & Simmons, caution against reactive law-making that could undermine the Act’s ‘risk-based and outcomes-focused’ design
Recent allegations surrounding Peter Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor have reignited scrutiny of the ancient common law offence of misconduct in public office. Writing in NLJ this week, Simon Parsons, teaching fellow at Bath Spa University, asks whether their conduct could clear a notoriously high legal hurdle
A landmark ruling has reshaped child clinical negligence claims. Writing in NLJ this week, Jodi Newton, head of birth and paediatric negligence at Osbornes Law, explains how the Supreme Court in CCC v Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [2026] UKSC 5 has overturned Croke v Wiseman, ending the long-standing bar on children recovering ‘lost years’ earnings
A Court of Appeal ruling has drawn a firm line under party autonomy in arbitration. Writing in NLJ this week, Masood Ahmed, associate professor at the University of Leicester, analyses Gluck v Endzweig [2026] EWCA Civ 145, where a clause allowing arbitrators to amend an award ‘at any time’ was held incompatible with the Arbitration Act 1996
back-to-top-scroll