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Trainee Solicitor

Ellie Cox

“I began my journey at the firm in 2021 as a Paralegal and have since progressed to a Trainee Solicitor, gaining experience in Residential Property, Parks Litigation, and Private Family. I am excited to continue my career in Private Family upon qualification in September 2025.”

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Ellie started at the firm in 2021 as a Paralegal, before becoming a Trainee Solicitor taking seats in Residential Property, Parks Litigation, and Private Family. She will continue in Private Family upon qualification in September 2025. Currently, she assists with a variety of matters including children work, divorce and finances, and advice for unmarried couples.

She graduated from the University of Exeter in 2021 with a First Class Honours in Law LLB and completed the LPC with the University of Law in 2024, achieving a Distinction.

In her spare time she enjoys spending time with friends and family, walking the family dogs, visiting new places, both within the UK and outside.

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Standish v Standish: A Landmark Decision for Non-Matrimonial Property on Divorce

Posted on 09th July 2025 in Family Law

During divorce proceedings, the courts in England and Wales consider the financial situation of both parties. They do this based on several principles. The three key principles are needs, compensation and sharing. Many family cases have shown that when a couple separates, they often share what they earned during their marriage. The starting point on divorce is equality (being 50/50), but there are many factors that might change this.

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Ellie Cox

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Covert Recordings in Family Cases: New Guidance and Its Impact

Posted on 17th June 2025 in Family Law

In May 2025, the Family Justice Council released updated guidance regarding covert recordings. The guidance defines these as “any recordings made without the express knowledge and permission of the people being recorded whether by video or audio”. Whilst they can be an invaluable source of evidence in the Family Court, such recordings can also have harmful consequences. There has been much debate in the Courts as to what extent the recordings can and should be used, particularly in line with GDPR and data protection laws.

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Ellie Cox

Trainee Solicitor