Rebecca Beynon-Phillips LLB (Hons)

Rebecca Beynon-Phillips qualified as a solicitor in 2007 after completing her LLB (Hons) at LSE before achieving her LPC at the College of Law in London.

Rebecca joined Hunt & Coombs as a Senior Associate in 2022, having been a senior solicitor in commercial litigation at a City of London firm. In 2025, Rebecca became a Partner at Hunt & Coombs Solicitors and is also the Dispute Resolution Team Leader.

The broad scope of Rebecca’s expertise allows her to offer advice to a diverse range of clients; including corporate clients, limited companies, SME’s and individuals, across a range of commercial disputes. She has a wealth of general commercial litigation experience, and has developed expertise in property litigation, professional negligence and debt recovery.

As a pragmatic lawyer, Rebecca is always keen to explore the practical as well as legal solutions to a client’s dispute. She has experience in the County Courts, High Court and First Tier Tribunal and has achieved numerous settlements for clients, both pre-action and during the litigation process.

Rebecca understands that litigation can be a difficult process and works hard to ensure that her clients receive a first-class service.

In the 2026 Legal 500 Guide, Rebecca was recognised as a Next Generation Partner and described as ‘sensible, realistic, and in tune with desired outcomes’. Rebecca is praised for her extensive expertise in contentious commercial and property matters which enables her to advise on complex claims.

Interests

When she is not working, Rebecca loves nothing more than a country walk with her two boys and pet Cavapoo. She also enjoys a good book and catching up with friends at music events.

Expertise

Rebecca has handled a large number of professional negligence claims against valuers, surveyors, solicitors and financial advisers including one in the High Court which handed down important guidance on the margin of error in valuer negligence claims.

She has dealt with claims against professionals involving overvaluations, fraud rings, complex title issues, sub-sale transactions, non-registration of charges and matters concerning substantial linked property portfolios.

Rebecca has sound experience in negligence disputes from the pre-action stages through to trial (when necessary) and has achieved numerous settlements for both commercial and individual clients on their claims.

Notable Professional Negligence cases

Webb Resolutions Ltd v E-Surv Ltd (2012) (EWHC 3653)

Rebecca ran the Webb Resolutions Ltd v E-Surv Ltd (2012) (EWHC 3653) claim in the High Court which handed down important guidance on matters of contributory negligence and the margin of error in valuer negligence claims.

Property matters (forfeiture, lease extensions and renewals, dilapidations claims, landlord and tenant issues, boundary disputes and repossessions)

Testimonials

"Rebecca Beynon-Phillips ensures my needs are prioritised and is working closely with me in a client centric approach to understand my goals and objectives. Rebecca provides personalised advice and tailored solutions to address my circumstances effectively and appropriately with specific expertise, knowledge and understanding of property litigation and industry."

"Always answer both calls and emails speedily which makes a big change from other lawyers I have used. Rebecca Beynon-Phillips who handled our particularly difficult case was very efficient and her knowledge of the law in this instance was outstanding."

"Due to the excellent and prompt service provided by Rebecca and her team I have no hesitation to refer client Hunts & Coombs, Peterborough. Well done Hunts & Coombs."

"The solicitors I dealt with, principally Rebecca Beynon Phillips, have handled my matters courteously and efficiently and with an empathy which I have appreciated. They have also been extremely thorough and timely about their work always returning calls and providing excellent advice. An all round excellent service"

I would wholeheartedly recommend Rebecca Beynon-Phillips to anyone in need of a litigation solicitor. Her expertise, professionalism and dedication to her clients set her apart and I am extremely grateful for her outstanding representation. Consistently good service; attentive, professional and very knowledgeable!