Direct Access Barrister
Wendy Anne Cook
Direct Access Barrister
Wendy Anne Cook
I am a barrister and mediator , having been in practice for 25 years. I had a solely Criminal Law based practice for many years but have since diversified into Family Law and Mediation. I have undertaken regulatory work where t
Prior to qualifying at the Independent Bar I had spent three years based at the Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey) working for the Crown Prosecution Service. In practice I maintained a mixed diary of both prosecution and defence working although latterly I developed an almost exclusively defence orientated practice.
In addition to criminal work, I kept a Family practice. This practice has expanded and I am fully committed to the principles advance by resolution, to reduce and manage any conflict and confrontation. I deal in all matters relating to children and Financial Disputes and have dealt with representation in welfare and access cases involving local authorities.
In all aspects of practice clients are the driving force in my approach. Their given objectives drive the case but with realistic and honest advice, keeping them fully appraised of all aspects of their case.
Area of Law
What sort of work do I do?
Crime and Family Law as well as Mediation.
Who do I work for?
Publicly funded Solicitors, Solicitors and Direct Access members of the public. I have accepted instruction from Local Authorities and other public bodies.