Edward Cooke Family Law > Chichester, England > Firm Profile
Edward Cooke Family Law Offices
7, Chilgrove Business Centre
Chilgrove
West Sussex
PO18 9HU
England
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Edward Cooke Family Law > The Legal 500 Rankings
Private client > Family: Kent, Surrey, Sussex Tier 3
Delivering specialist family law services from its offices in Chichester and Brighton, the team at Edward Cooke Family Law have recently assisted with mediations, arbitrations and provided advice on matters relating to assets, financial arrangements and children. Founder of the firm Edward Cooke is noted in the market for his mediation and collaborative law work and has extensive experience in handling high-net-worth financial remedy family litigation concerning pensions, trusts and business assets. Leading the Brighton office is surrogacy and fertility law specialist Lauren Guy, and Michelle Lewis covers a broad spectrum of matters including complex financial and children work.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Edward Cooke has incredible emotional intelligence, which combined with his legal expertise and pragmatism on difficult cases, make him stand head and shoulders above others in his area.’
‘The firm has a strong reputation for doing high quality work and providing a good service for family law clients, which stems primarily from Edward Cooke, who is the driving force. They take a constructive approach to resolving family law matters in the interests of the parties.’
‘Michelle Lewis and Lauren Guy are both very capable and approachable, practising family law exactly how it should be done – child and client focused. I would trust this firm with my own friends and family members.’
‘Edward Cooke’s City background combined with his focus on local issues makes him a ‘go to’ lawyer in his area. His firm and team are excellent and always put the client first in my experience.’
‘Edward Cooke is not only very experienced, but he really cares about not only assisting people in the most constructive way but in shaping family law too.’
‘Edward Cooke dealt with a particularly difficult case for me recently. He handled the matter with great skill and judgement – he takes a genuine interest in helping to find a resolution. He is the driving force behind the firm’s success and commands respect from fellow lawyers.’
‘Lauren Guy takes a constructive and pragmatic approach while protecting her client’s interests.’
‘Edward Cooke has built up a cutting-edge practice which has made heads turn on the south coast and beyond. He is quite unique in that he has built a solid reputation in London as well as locally. He continues to build up the team, which has grown great strength in depth.’
Private client > Family: mediation
Edward Cooke Family Law > Firm Profile
We are family law specialists with many years of experience in handling the full range of issues that arise upon separation or divorce. Edward Cooke Family Law was founded in 2018 by Edward Cooke and has since grown to become one of the leading family law firms on the South Coast, as recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.
The firm continue to receive national recognition for their work, having been shortlisted for a number of national awards, and being named Boutique Family Law Firm of the Year 2024. Edward Cooke was highly commended as Family Mediator of the Year 2024 and named Family Law Partner of the Year 2023.
Whilst some clients are locally based, we have close links with respected family law professionals in London and further afield and other clients are from across the country.
We offer divorce and family law advice and family mediation to clients in West Sussex, East Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey, including Chichester, Worthing, Brighton, Petersfield, Haslemere and across the South Downs.
Our team includes three directors, Edward Cooke, Michelle Lewis and Lauren Guy, alongside a dedicated team of family solicitors, mediators and support staff, all of whom have a wealth of specialist family law experience. The firm is recognised as a leading firm and Directors Edward, Michelle and Lauren, and Associate Solicitor Victoria Maxwell are all ranked as Recommended Lawyers in The Legal 500, 2024. The firm is also ranked in Chambers & Partners 2024, with Edward Cooke ranked in band 1 of Family Lawyers in the South as well as in the mediation (ADR) rankings.
We believe passionately in the benefits of collaborative law and mediation, particularly given the need in every situation to focus first and foremost on the needs of any children of the family. With this in mind, we will explore your options carefully with you at the outset.
Whilst we are fully committed to exploring the non-court resolution of issues first, where necessary this does not preclude us from acting firmly in your interests through the family court. We are committed, whichever route you choose to resolve matters, to helping you in a hands-on, practical manner and with great care and sensitivity to your individual circumstances. View our videos for useful additional information on which options are available to you.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Managing Director, Family Solicitor, Mediator and Collaborative Lawyer | Edward Cooke | edward@ecfamilylaw.co.uk | 01243 769001 |
| Director, Family Solicitor, Mediator and Collaborative Lawyer | Michelle Lewis | michelle@ecfamilylaw.co.uk | 01243 769001 |
| Director, Family Solicitor, Mediator and Collaborative Lawyer | Lauren Guy | lauren@ecfamilylaw.co.uk | 01273 658012 |
| Senior Associate Solicitor | Victoria Maxwell | victoria@ecfamilylaw.co.uk | 01243 769001 |
| Associate Solicitor | Jelena Korobkova | jelena@ecfamilylaw.co.uk | 01243 769001 |
| Associate Solicitor and Mediator | Hannah Rogers | hannah@ecfamilylaw.co.uk | 01243 769001 |
| Solicitor | Lucy Attfield | lucy@ecfamilylaw.co.uk | 01273 658012 |
| Consultant Solicitor | Tony Tynan | tony@ecfamilylaw.co.uk | 01243 769001 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Edward Cooke | Managing Director, Family Solicitor, Mediator and Collaborative Lawyer | View Profile |
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Lauren Guy | Director, Family Solicitor, Mediator and Collaborative Lawyer | View Profile |
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Michelle Lewis | Director, Family Solicitor, Mediator and Collaborative Lawyer | View Profile |
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Victoria Maxwell | Senior Associate Solicitor | View Profile |