Polly Faithfull

Polly is an Associate Solicitor at Edward Cooke Family Law. She advises clients in all areas of family law, but specialises in advising clients in relation to modern family issues. Polly qualified as a solicitor in 2020. She trained at a top tier London family law firm, where she gained a wealth of experience in complex financial proceedings for ultra-high- and high-net-worth individuals. Upon qualification, she joined a London boutique family firm, where she developed her modern families practice. Polly relocated to the South Coast and joined Edward Cooke Family Law in December 2025. Polly works on all family law matters, including divorce and dissolution of civil partnerships, financial remedy applications and arrangements for children. She has worked on cases involving the international relocation of children and cases concerning serious allegations of abuse. Polly specialises in modern family issues, including: Domestic and international surrogacy arrangements; Declaration of parentage; Donor conception, including drafting and advising on known donor agreements; and Advising LGBTQ+ parents and single parents on their journey to parenthood. Professional background Polly is a member of Resolution, an organisation for family lawyers which promotes a constructive and non-confrontational approach to family law cases. She has completed training in being trauma-informed, and aims to create a safe space for her clients so that they can navigate the process in the best possible way. Outside work, Polly has openly spoken about her own fertility struggles on 'The Worst Girl Gang Ever' podcast. Helping clients who face similar struggles is a real passion of hers. Polly enjoys living an active lifestyle with her family. Her interests include playing golf, tennis and being by the coast. Client feedback: A client who Polly helped to gain parental declaration and a child arrangements order for her donor conceived daughter says “Polly was understanding and sympathetic of my situation and fully supported me in rectifying this. I am very grateful to Polly”. A client who Polly helped in Children Act Proceedings commented: “I want to thank you for your excellent advice during what has been a very challenging period in the Children Act proceedings. Your legal experience and clear guidance helped me understand the importance of taking a collaborative approach, even when we began from a difficult position. I truly appreciate how quickly we were able to move toward a resolution that feels fair and, most importantly, aligned with my children’s best interests. Looking back, I cannot believe I attended three hearings on my own. I would not recommend that experience to anyone. Having your support has made an enormous difference.”