Putting children first: rethinking the role of family lawyers

16 April 2026

Edward Cooke and Charlotte Bradley collaborate on an opinion piece in the Solicitors Journal, following the report they co-authored  for The Family Solutions Group. The article explores the key findings from their research and sets out their proposals for more embedded child-focused practice in family law. 

The report, Putting Children First: The evolving role of the family law professional, is co-authored by Edward Cooke, Founder and Managing Director of Edward Cooke Family Law, alongside Charlotte Bradley, Senior Consultant at Kingsley Napley.