Rupert Bedford

Rupert Bedford Senior Consultant Solicitor

Rupert specialises in property litigation and environmental law. He has over 30 years of professional practice experience.

Property Disputes 

Rupert handles a wide range of residential, commercial & agricultural property disputes, including:

  • Co-ownership disputes, including TOLATA
  • Leaseholder & freeholder disputes
  • Landlord & tenant disputes
  • Boundary & neighbour disputes
  • Adverse possession
  • Access, rights of way, easements and covenants
  • Building disputes
  • Rural & agricultural land disputes
  • Family Inheritance disputes (i.e. contentious probate)
  • Property insurance disputes
  • Planning & environment disputes
  • Vendor/purchaser disputes

While many disputes can be resolved through early negotiation and mediation, Rupert also has extensive experience of enforcing his clients’ property rights through the courts and tribunals, where this becomes necessary.

Environmental Law

Rupert advises organisations on how to implement ‘Rights of Nature’ into their governance structures, as well as advising on other nature-based initiatives to address climate change and biodiversity loss.

Practice Areas

Contentious Probate
Pollution / Environmental
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I had the services of Rupert Bedford. His professionalism and advice was second to none. I cannot thank him or recommend him enough.

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Rupert Bedford was excellent to work with. He was responsive, pragmatic and clear-headed. He understood the issue quickly, communicated it succinctly, and helped achieve a sensible resolution. I’m...

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Rupert Bedford was very helpful in dealing with the matter, and I appreciate and would recommend his work.Thank you! Alan Taylor

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I had a call with Rupert Bedford, asking for advice regarding an issue with a restrictive covenant. Rupert clearly had in-depth knowledge of the subject, and gave clear advice. Rupert made time to...

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I cannot recommend Rupert Bedford highly enough. He provided exceptional legal guidance and expertise while helping me navigate a very challenging and emotional family matter.Rupert's depth of...

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Rupert Bedford from Setfords was my Solicitor and sole Advisor for the firm and he was very professional from the first time I made contact. Rupert was true to the description he gave of his role and...

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This was my second request for assistance with a troubling leasehold/managing agent matter. The response was speedy, precise and cut to the core of the issue(s) in a way that I had lost sight of....

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