Michelle is a Director, accredited mediator and collaborative lawyer who deals with all areas of family law, with a particular specialism in matrimonial finance. 

As a member of Resolution she promotes an approach to family law which is sensitive, constructive and cost-effective. She seeks to achieve solutions that meet her client’s best interests, and is also known for her empathetic and understanding approach. 

Career history

Michelle obtained a law degree-LLB (Hons) at the University of Sussex, following which she attained her Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in Guildford. 

She practised as a specialist family lawyer at a leading regional firm in Hampshire for 10 years, before joining Edward Cooke Family Law in January 2019.

Michelle was again ranked as a Recommended Lawyer in The Legal 500, 2025 along with her fellow Directors, Edward Cooke and Lauren Guy and Senior Associate Solicitor Victoria Maxwell, and the firm is ranked as a leading firm for Family Law, Family Mediation and Client Satisfaction. The firm was also recognised in Chambers & Partners 2024.

Areas of work

Michelle is experienced in dealing with medium- to high-net-worth matters, including cases involving family businesses, trusts and pensions assets. She also regularly advises and represents parents in relation to children issues.

Michelle qualified as a mediator in 2013 and has been a collaborative family lawyer since 2019.

Professional background

Michelle is a member of Resolution and Immediate Past President of the Chichester and District Law Society. 

Client Feedback

"I am so happy with the outcome yesterday. I cannot thank you enough for all your expertise and understanding. I am so relieved, and a weight has been lifted from me in so many ways."

"Thank you so much for being such a great support to me throughout my case. It has been so reassuring to have someone so understanding and easy to communicate with."

Legal 500 2024

'Michelle Lewis and Lauren Guy are both very capable and approachable, practising family law exactly how it should be done - child and client focused. I would trust this firm with my own friends and family members.'

Outside work

Michelle grew up in West Sussex, where she attended Our Lady of Sion School in Worthing.

She enjoys yoga, running and gardening, as well as spending most of her spare time with her family and three children.