Russell Cooke Kingston Upon Thames

About Maria

Maria specialises in all aspects of private family law including divorce, financial disputes, pre and post nuptial agreements and children matters

Maria is a member of Resolution and whilst she is committed to resolving matters outside of the court process where possible, she is also experienced in advising clients through contested litigation and other alternative dispute resolution processes. 

Maria seeks to adopt a pragmatic approach to her cases, helping clients to identify the right process for them in order to resolve their case in their best interests and as expeditiously and cost effectively as possible.

Maria trained and subsequently qualified into boutique family law firms where she worked on complex financial matters, nuptial agreements and disputes between parents. Maria qualified in August 2021 and joined Russell-Cooke in June 2023.

Experience

  • Assisted on financial remedy proceedings which had an international element with complex business structures and overseas assets.
  • Assisted on financial remedy proceedings where there is a jurisdiction dispute.

Education and Qualification

  • Read English at Nottingham University
  • Studied the Graduate Diploma in law and accelerated Legal Practice Course at BPP University.

Memberships

  • A member of Resolution, an organisation of family lawyers focused on achieving family and child focused resolutions to disputes, and Young Resolution.

Maria's highlights

News

09.09.2025

Russell-Cooke shortlisted for Family Team of the Year at Winter Chambers UK Awards

Russell-Cooke's family and children law team has been shortlisted for the Family Team of the Year award at the Chambers UK Awards 2025...
Russell-Cooke Solicitors staff photograph. Silhouette of a female team member against the backdrop of an office window with a soft focus effect.
Russell-Cooke Team
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News

09.09.2025

Russell-Cooke strengthens property law and conveyancing team with partner hire

Russell-Cooke has announced the appointment of Beatrice Dixon as a partner in its property law and conveyancing team. Beatrice brings over...
Rachel Stewart, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, property law and conveyancing team.
Rachel Stewart
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News

09.09.2025

After birth trauma: free legal clinic in partnership with the Birth Trauma Association

For many women and families, birth trauma can feel incredibly isolating. Despite its prevalence, it is still not spoken about enough...
Ellie Miles, Associate in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, personal injury and medical negligence team.
Ellie Miles
2 min Read
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