Edward Cooke and firm maintain strong ranking in Chambers and Partners 2025
17 October 2024
Edward Cooke Family Law continues to be recognised as a Leading Firm for Family Law/Matrimonial for the South, in the Chambers and Partners UK Guide for 2025, which launched today. Edward Cooke retains his band 1 ranking in Family Lawyers in the South as well as a spotlight in the mediation (ADR) rankings for the third year, in the guide.
Chambers Review of Edward Cooke Family Law
Chambers and Partners provide the following summary of the firm:
Edward Cooke Family Law has a strong presence across Sussex, with offices in both Brighton and Chichester, and is noted for its expertise in complex family law matters. The firm acts on behalf of high-net-worth individuals in divorce and financial remedy proceedings, often where substantial assets are involved. The team is also experienced in preparing prenuptial agreements and handling children matters arising from separation. It can provide clients with mediation services as well as advising them on court proceedings.
Feedback gathered through the Chambers research process, on the firms approach includes:
"The team are very self-sufficient and offer all the requisite expertise across finance work and private children law cases."
"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 Review of Edward Cooke
The Chambers and Partners 2025 summary for Edward Cooke and feedback gathered on Edward’s approach include:
Chichester-based Edward Cooke is recognised for his work with complex and high-value family law cases. He is a mediator with experience in financial dispute resolution and collaborative law processes.
"Edward provides an excellent level of service. He is knowledgeable, experienced and provides precisely the right sort of client support and management."
"Edward really goes above and beyond and is enormously supportive as a solicitor."
"Nobody embodies the spirit of ADR more than Edward. He lives and breathes mediation and rightly has a very high profile in this space."
"Edward Cooke is a leading light for ADR work. He is good at coming up with creative solutions and is empathetic but knows his stuff."
"I can't sing his praises highly enough - he is extremely calm and reassuring with clients."
Edward Cooke commented on the news:
“We are delighted with the continued recognition of our family, matrimonial and mediation work in the Chambers & Partners 2025 Guide. Thank you to all the professionals and clients who provided their feedback as part of the research process. The comments are a true testament to our team’s dedication, as we work hard to consistently deliver exceptional service to our clients, helping them to achieve the best outcomes and move forward with their lives. I’m humbled by the comments received about my individual contribution.
As we continue to grow the firm, we remain focussed on our core principles of providing a tailored service to fit our clients’ individual circumstances and reaching solutions out of court wherever possible.”
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We are delighted with this accolade for Edward and for the firm, alongside recognition for the firm, and four of our lawyers in the 2025 Legal 500 ranking.
