Eddison Cogan Lawyers
Family & Commercial Law Specialists
+44 (0)117 389 0523
Legal Services
An overview of the areas we advise on and how they connect
Eddison Cogan Lawyers advises across a range of legal services for individuals, families and business owners.
Each area brings its own legal framework, but many situations overlap in practice.
This page sets out the areas we cover and how they connect, so you can identify where your issues sit and what to consider next.
How we approach our work
Across each area of law, our approach remains consistent:
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We focus on what will make a practical difference
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We aim to resolve issues constructively where possible
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We prepare carefully where matters become contested
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We maintain a clear view of both legal position and real-world outcome
This allows us to guide matters steadily, whether through agreement or formal proceedings.
Many of the matters we advise on do not sit neatly within a single category. Our combined family and commercial experience allows us to approach them in a more connected and practical way.
Family law
Advice and representation in divorce, financial arrangements and matters involving children, approached with both personal and financial realities in view.
Where circumstances involve property structures, business interests or inherited wealth, we draw on commercial insight alongside family law principles - helping you reach outcomes that are not only fair, but workable in practice.
› Divorce and separation
Understanding your position early and establishing a clear path forward
› Financial settlements
Reaching fair and sustainable arrangements, including complex assets
› Child arrangements
Putting practical, stable structures in place for your children
› Cohabitation and unmarried couples
Clarifying rights where legal frameworks are less defined
› Domestic abuse
Taking protective steps with care, discretion and urgency where needed
Business & Commercial law
Support for business owners and companies in structuring, transactions and disputes, with a clear understanding of how legal decisions affect long-term position and risk.
Where business matters intersect with personal circumstances - including shareholder disputes, family enterprises or relationship breakdown - we are able to navigate both dimensions together.
› Contracts and agreements
Structuring relationships clearly from the outset
› Shareholder and partnership matters
Managing rights, responsibilities and points of tension
› Buying and selling businesses
Guiding transactions with attention to risk and value
› Commercial disputes
Resolving conflicts while protecting your wider position
Employment law
Advice for employers and employees on workplace issues including disputes, dismissals and contractual matters.
We approach employment issues with an understanding that they often sit alongside wider personal or business considerations - allowing for more measured and practical decision-making.
› Workplace disputes
Addressing conflict with a clear and proportionate approach
› Employer advisory
Supporting day-to-day decisions as well as more complex situations
› Settlement agreements
Helping you understand terms and negotiate where appropriate
Family Enterprise and Succession Planning
Advice for families where personal relationships and business interests are closely connected, particularly where assets, control and future planning overlap.
We are able to approach these matters with both family and commercial awareness - helping to manage transitions, reduce friction and preserve long-term value.
Balancing ownership, control and practical involvement
› Succession planning
Preparing for future transitions with clarity and foresight
› Intergenerational arrangements
Managing expectations and protecting relationships over time
Negotiation and advocacy
Focused representation in both formal and informal settings, including solicitor-led negotiation and court proceedings where required.
We prepare carefully and maintain a clear strategic position, whether working towards resolution or presenting your case more directly.
› Negotiated outcomes
Working towards resolution without unnecessary escalation
› Formal proceedings
Clear, structured representation where court involvement is required
› Strategic positioning
Maintaining control of how your case is presented and progressed
Wills and powers of attorney
Planning for future decision-making and estate management, with careful attention to family structure, personal wishes and longer-term financial considerations.
Where assets include business interests or more complex arrangements, we are able to approach planning with both personal and commercial awareness.
› Wills
Ensuring your intentions are clearly and properly recorded
› Lasting powers of attorney
Putting trusted decision-making arrangements in place
› Estate considerations
Addressing practical issues that may arise over time
Australian law & cross-border issues
Advice in matters involving Australian legal systems, particularly where individuals, families or businesses have connections across jurisdictions.
This includes situations where legal, financial or family arrangements extend between the UK and Australia, requiring coordinated understanding rather than isolated advice.
› Cross-border family matters
Managing arrangements that span jurisdictions
› Business and legal interests in Australia
Supporting clients with ongoing or historic connections
› Dual-jurisdiction perspective
Providing continuity across legal systems
Legal issues do not always arrive in defined categories.
We help you make sense of your position, bring the relevant elements into focus, and set out a clear and workable way forward.
This initial clarity often makes the next steps far more manageable.
Not sure where to start ?
Discussing your situation
If you would like to explore your position in more detail, we can provide an initial view of the options available and how matters are typically approached.
Contact us for an no-obligation discussion.