Helen joined Edward Cooke Family Law in May 2025 as Legal Assistant to Grace Parker-White and is based at the Farnham office.  Helen and Grace previously worked together before joining Edward Cooke Family Law.

Career history

Helen grew up in London but has lived in Surrey for nearly two decades.  Helen’s legal experience began when she joined the corporate tax department of a Magic Circle law firm, before spending over 13 years as a PA in the corporate team at Sidley, a prominent US law firm in London.  After taking a few years to focus on her family, Helen transitioned to family law at a large Guildford-based firm in 2013, where she remained until her move to Edward Cooke Family Law.

Areas of work

Helen provides administrative and secretary support to Grace Parker-White at the Farnham office.  This includes assisting with clients, file administration, diary management and day to day running of the office.

Outside work

Helen enjoys spending time with her family and friends, walking, travelling when possible and pottering in the garden.