Francesca Cozens

Ultimately I love helping people. Clients come and see me at one of the most stressful and difficult times in their lives. It is amazing to assist in the transition to their next chapter. I am a kind and empathetic person. I am straight talking and know my stuff.  People are very much at ease in my company. 

I am recognised as a Leading Associate by The Legal 500, and I am a member of the Law Society’s Advanced Family Panel. This is an assessed accreditation scheme which recognises those with family law expertise and experience. I am also a member of Resolution,  an organisation which seeks to deal with family law matters by way of non-confrontation and agreement. I am also a Resolution accredited specialist of Complex Financial and Property Matters and Children Law. 

I am a qualified Collaborative Solicitor. The Collaborative approach was created in America and brought to England after its success in providing couples with an alternative way to resolve matters when a relationship breaks down. Simply, the approach is about reaching solutions together. All negotiations take place at meetings face to face (known as four ways). The couple both appoint a Collaboratively trained specialist family solicitor and all work together to reach a resolution. The couple and solicitors sign an agreement that they will work together and that they will not take the matter to court. It is different from traditional negotiations as it focuses on mutual support and encouragement. Please contact me for more information.