Edward Cooke Family Law

Edward Cooke Family Law is a specialist family law firm founded in 2018 by Edward Cooke. Recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners as one of the leading family law firms on the South Coast, the firm is noted for its expertise in all aspects of divorce, separation, and family mediation.

The firm has received national recognition for its work, including being named Boutique Family Law Firm of the Year 2024. Edward Cooke has been highly commended as Family Mediator of the Year 2024 and was named Family Law Partner of the Year 2023. While serving clients across West Sussex, East Sussex, Hampshire, and Surrey, including Chichester, Worthing, Brighton, Petersfield, and Haslemere, the firm also maintains strong professional connections with family law experts in London and nationwide.

The team comprises three directors, Edward Cooke, Michelle Lewis, and Lauren Guy, supported by a group of experienced family solicitors, mediators, and staff. Edward, Michelle, Lauren, and Associate Solicitor Victoria Maxwell are all recognised as Recommended Lawyers in The Legal 500 2024, with Edward Cooke ranked in Band 1 in Chambers and Partners 2024 for family law in the South and in the mediation (ADR) category.

The firm places a strong emphasis on collaborative law and mediation, particularly where children are involved, but is equally equipped to represent clients through court proceedings when necessary. Services are delivered with a practical, client-focused approach and with sensitivity to individual circumstances.