Finalists in two 2025 Resolution Awards categories
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We are a specialist, award winning family law practice, with offices in Chichester, Brighton and Farnham. We are committed to supporting our clients in reaching constructive solutions upon divorce and separation through mediation, collaborative law, arbitration and other non-court dispute resolution methods, including Consensus, our one-couple, one lawyer approach. We however recognise that sometimes court proceedings are unavoidable and as a full family law service, we are hugely experienced in representing clients in all forms of family court proceedings.
If you are looking for a specialist family law practice that understands your situation and can help by providing the full range of solutions, we are here to help you.
We are family law specialists with many years of experience in handling the full range of issues that arise upon separation or divorce. Founded in 2018 by Edward Cooke, the firm has since grown to become one of the leading family law firms in the South of England as recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.
The firm is ranked as one of the top 250 law firms in England and Wales in The Times Best Law Firms 2025 and as a leading firm in Sussex and recommended firm in Surrey in Doyles 2025 Guide. Edward is recognised in Tatler Advisory as a leading family law practitioner for High Net Worth and Ultra High Net Worth individuals.
The firm has received further national recognition, 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 and Child Inclusive Mediator of the Year at the National Mediation Awards 2024.
Our team of dedicated lawyers and mediators have a wealth of specialist family law experience and are compassionate, tenacious and steadfastly committed to guiding you and achieving the best outcomes for you.
"They have exceptional knowledge of the law and expertise in its application."
"All members of the wider team are professional, diligent and exceptionally attuned to my needs as a client."
"I have received exemplary service and support from Edward Cooke Family Law. I have always felt supported and my answers or issues are dealt with immediately and professionally."
Chambers & Partners
2025
We understand that we work with families and individuals at what can be one of the most stressful times in their lives. We're here to help make the process as smooth as possible. Our videos provide a straightforward overview of how we can help, our approach and the services we provide. We hope you find them helpful.
View our videos for further information on the range of options available to you, including mediation, negotiation, collaborative practice, arbitration, or, when necessary, court proceedings. You can also learn more about our one-couple, one-lawyer service – Consensus.
We assist clients with family law matters from our discreet offices in Chilgrove, Brighton and Farnham, and, by appointment, in Chichester and Petersfield.
