Areas of Practice
Education & Qualification
University of Manchester
Qualified as a solicitor in 2021 and trained with Boodle Hatfield
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In Todays Family Lawyer, Senior Associate, Alexandra Hirst and Associate, Pippa Cook consider the case of Re Z – a detailed examination of the complexities of the sensitive area of surrogacy law and the difficulty in determining an appropriate legal framework to protect the individuals involved including, most importantly, the child that is born from the process.
Read more 7 min read 22 Sep 2022 The legal considerations surrounding surrogacyIn the Solicitors Journal, Associate, Pippa Cook explores the law surrounding international and domestic surrogacy and argue the need for reform.
Read more 6 min read 05 May 2022 Surrogacy – your questions answeredThe concept of surrogacy has historically been seen as a taboo subject. As a result, it is not surprising that many may be unfamiliar with the process and the legal implications in this jurisdiction. With the ever increasing role surrogacy plays in modern families and its growth in popularity, particularly in recent times, we seek to address below some of the questions you might have about the process.
Read more 3 min read 03 Jul 2025 UK Supreme Court divorce case sets precedent for dividing up assets – Emily Brand comments in the Financial TimesPartner and Head of Family, Emily Brand comments in the Financial Times on UK Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Standish v Standish. She describes the decision as a “victory for pragmatism”, while also noting the potential for ambiguity in the application of the decision in more complex future cases.
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