Edward Cooke Family Law strengthens rankings in Chambers UK Guide 2026
16 October 2025
Reflecting the firm's continued growth and dedication to exceptional client care and service, we are proud to announce our achievements in this year's Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2026.
The firm obtained a further boost to our ranking, moving to a Band 2 firm in Family/Matrimonial (The South). Having achieved a Band 3 ranking last year, the firm's elevation to Band 2, alongside much bigger, longer-established regional firms, is a real testament to the whole team, who strive to achieve the best possible outcomes for each of our clients. We are especially proud to be one of only a handful of specialist family firms ranked across Bands 1 and 2 across the whole of the south of England.
Chambers UK Guide 2026: Family/Matrimonial and Mediation Recognition
Building on their ranking in the High Net Worth Guide published earlier this year for Family/Matrimonial and Mediation, Edward Cooke and Grace Parker-White were once again recognised as leading individuals in the UK Guide 2026 for Family/Matrimonial (The South), joined for the first time by fellow-Director Lauren Guy, who is also now ranked.
Edward and Grace are also both included in the spotlight feature for Family/Matrimonial: Mainly ADR in the South, recognising their significant reputations in family mediation.
Edward Cooke, Founder and Managing Director, commented:
"We are immensely proud of these results, which reflect the hard work and dedication of our whole team in delivering excellence for our clients. Special mentions to Grace Parker-White who continues to receive widespread recognition for her practice and to Lauren Guy, whose inclusion in the rankings this year is very well deserved.
We greatly appreciate the time our kind referees spent sharing their thoughts about and experiences of the firms with Chambers and Partners, reflected in the comments received. And of course, we are grateful to our clients, who put their trust in us in difficult times and who inspire us to continue to develop the very best strategies to helping families resolve their challenges."
Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025 Feedback
We are grateful to all contributors who kindly gave feedback as part of the research process and we are delighted with the comments, which include:
Firm:
"They go above and beyond for their clients and give high-quality representation: they bend over backwards to support the client's case and well-being.”
"They punch above their weight and have got a good depth and breadth of experience.”
"Edward Cooke is one of the best non-court dispute resolution practitioners out there. He really is someone who understands family dynamics and the negative impact that litigation can have on families."
"Grace stands out for her calm competence and wisdom in the face of aggressive opponents."
"Lauren Guy is very good at surrogacy and modern family work."
About Chambers and Partners
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We are delighted with these accolades for Edward, Grace and Lauren, alongside the recognition of the firm.
