Edward Cooke Family Law

Edward Cooke Family Law is a specialist family law firm founded in 2018 by Edward Cooke. Since its establishment, it has grown into one of the leading family law practices on the South Coast, with recognition in both The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. The firm has received national recognition, including being named Boutique Family Law Firm of the Year 2024, with Edward Cooke highly commended as Family Mediator of the Year 2024 and awarded Family Law Partner of the Year 2023.

The firm provides divorce and family law advice, as well as family mediation, to clients across West Sussex, East Sussex, Hampshire, and Surrey, including Chichester, Worthing, Brighton, Petersfield, Haslemere, and the South Downs. While many clients are locally based, the firm also works with clients nationwide and has strong connections with family law professionals in London and beyond.

The team comprises directors Edward Cooke, Michelle Lewis, and Lauren Guy, alongside a dedicated group of solicitors, mediators, and support staff with extensive family law experience. Edward, Michelle, Lauren, and Associate Solicitor Victoria Maxwell are all ranked as Recommended Lawyers in The Legal 500, 2024, and the firm holds a Chambers & Partners 2024 ranking. Edward Cooke is individually ranked in Band 1 for Family Lawyers in the South and also recognised in the mediation (ADR) rankings.

The firm is committed to collaborative law and mediation, with a focus on prioritising the needs of children in family matters. While non-court resolution is emphasised, the team also represents clients through the family court when required, providing practical, hands-on support delivered with care and sensitivity to individual circumstances.