Edward Cooke Family Law

Grace is a Director, specialist family lawyer, accredited mediator and collaborative lawyer, supporting clients across all areas of family law including divorce and separation, children and financial issues. Grace is Head of the firm's Farnham Office.

Grace is highly skilled in resolving family matters through both mediation and court proceedings, advising clients on non-court dispute resolution wherever appropriate. She specialises in advising on complex matters, with cases often involving significant financial assets and an international element.

Career history Grace obtained a law degree – LLB (Hons) at Aberystwyth University before completing her Legal Practice Course at The College of Law, Guildford.

After working in regional practices as an Associate Solicitor after qualifying, she then spent 18 years at a large Guildford-based firm, initially as an Associate, progressing to Partner. She is highly regarded in the local area and is particularly recognised for her mediation and high-net-worth practice.

Grace is recognised as a Recommended Lawyer in the Legal 500, and is ranked in Chambers UK 2025 and Chambers High Net Worth 2024, as well as showcased in the mediation (ADR) rankings for The South. Grace is ranked as a leading family and divorce lawyer in Surrey in the Doyles 2025 Guide. Areas of work Grace advises clients on all aspects of family law, from facilitating non-court dispute resolution, to supporting clients to achieve the best outcome in high-conflict situations.

Grace has been an accredited mediator since 2017 and regularly conducts mediation and hybrid mediation, both online and in person.

Grace is a member of Resolution and  has been an active member of the Surrey Resolution Committee for a number of years organising training and events for Surrey members. She is also a member of the Family Mediation Council.

Grace grew up in Yorkshire and also had the opportunity to live abroad, fostering a love of the great outdoors and a love of travel. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, and travelling to different destinations as often as she can manage. She loves watching tennis and hopes to improve her own skills very soon.

Grace can regularly be found on the sidelines supporting her children in their various sporting pursuits and is heavily involved with Farnham Rugby Club and her local cricket club where she has recently started to learn to play.