Joanna Cotgrove
Solicitor - Partner
SRA ID: 392491
Joanna is a Partner in the family department and leads the team in Cambridge. She focuses on the more complex issues that arise out of family and marriage breakdown, child arrangements, and the preparation of pre and post-nuptial agreements. Her work in relation to the financial aspects of divorce includes cases where there is a complex jurisdiction issue. She regularly advises on cases involving family-run businesses, trusts, and where there may be an international element. Matters relating to children encompass the representation of Special Guardians both in public and private law cases - these regularly contain issues of alienation and domestic violence. Additionally, she advises where applications concern the removal of children to a different country. Joanna frequently works with Ashtons' Court of Protection team to provide advice in relation to vulnerable clients and any domestic violence issues that can arise for them. In instances where they are considering cohabitation and marriage, she will advise on the protection of assets. Joanna is highly experienced in the preparation of pre and post-nuptial agreements (particularly those with an international element) as well as cohabitation agreements for unmarried couples and separation agreements, particularly when there are children involved. Joanna is a member of Resolution.
Chequers House, 77-81 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8EU
Licensed for 17 years
Practice Areas
Family Law
- Family Law 100%
8 Client Reviews
Overall experience
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About Joanna Cotgrove
Joanna is a Partner in the family department and leads the team in Cambridge. She focuses on the more complex issues that arise out of family and marriage breakdown, child arrangements, and the preparation of pre and post-nuptial agreements. Her work in relation to the financial aspects of divorce includes cases where there is a complex jurisdiction issue. She regularly advises on cases involving family-run businesses, trusts, and where there may be an international element. Matters relating to children encompass the representation of Special Guardians both in public and private law cases - these regularly contain issues of alienation and domestic violence. Additionally, she advises where applications concern the removal of children to a different country. Joanna frequently works with Ashtons' Court of Protection team to provide advice in relation to vulnerable clients and any domestic violence issues that can arise for them. In instances where they are considering cohabitation and marriage, she will advise on the protection of assets. Joanna is highly experienced in the preparation of pre and post-nuptial agreements (particularly those with an international element) as well as cohabitation agreements for unmarried couples and separation agreements, particularly when there are children involved. Joanna is a member of Resolution.
Languages Spoken: English, Russian
Contact Joanna Cotgrove
Address
Ashtons Legal LLP
Chequers House
77-81 Newmarket Road
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB5 8EU
Phone 01223 363111
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LICENSE
Country
Status
Acquired
Updated
United Kingdom
Currently Registered
16/07/07
12/10/23
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
WORK EXPERIENCE
Title
Name
Duration
Associate
Ashtons Legal
?-present
Legal services
Joanna provided an excellent service on a complicated matter regarding an inheritance for a minor of a property abroad.
I can thoroughly recommend her and will definitely use her services again
Lawyer named in this review: Joanna Cotgrove
A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 25 October, 2023
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Amazing, prompt, friendly.
I can not put into words how grateful I am to Joanna for the amazing, outstanding service I have received from her. Always quick at replying, never makes you feel silly for not knowing things. I really do not have the words to praise her highly enough nor thank her enough. Just amazing, kind caring lady! 100% would recommend. Thank you Jo.
Lawyer named in this review: Joanna Cotgrove
A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 30 June, 2022
Thank you for your positive feedback. We strive to give our clients the best possible service and we are delighted that this service has been achieved.
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Amazing, prompt, friendly.
I can not put into words how grateful I am to Joanna for the amazing, outstanding service I have received from her. Always quick at replying, never makes you feel silly for not knowing things. I really do not have the words to praise her highly enough nor thank her enough. Just amazing, kind caring lady! 100% would recommend. Thank you Jo.
Lawyer named in this review: Joanna Cotgrove
A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 30 June, 2022
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Divorce advice and support
A collapse of any marriage is a painful and worrying period for anyone to experience. From the get-go, the legal advice and support that I received from Jo and the wider family team in Cambridge, went above anything I could have ever imagined. Jo has this natural ability to flit between a highly-knowledgeable and experienced lawyer with her clear and concise advice, into a very caring and supportive role if things get a little emotionally difficult. I have no hesitation in given the strongest recommendation for Jo and her very dedicated team. I wish you and your team all the very best.
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Excellent Family Solicitor
Joanna dealt with a particularly difficult and long running case for me. She dealt with the matter in both a professional and personal way that made it so much easier for me to understand. I had had some very poor experiences in court and Joanna turned this completely around. Her advice was excellent and we gained the right outcome due to her skill. I would highly recommend her.
Lawyer named in this review: Joanna Cotgrove
A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 18 November, 2019
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Legal Advice
Good advice, extremely helpful very approachable and very understanding of my situation.
Lawyer named in this review: Joanna Cotgrove
A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 02 October, 2019
Thank you for your review, Jenny. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with positive feedback.
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Child abduction - child arrangements international case
Overall I am absolutely satisfied with the service and all I got from Ashtons Legal. They were professional, but the same time caring, what is important in family cases.
Lawyer named in this review: Joanna Cotgrove
A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 23 September, 2019
Thank you for the five star review, Livia. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with positive feedback.
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Divorce review
Joanna was a very good solicitor that I’d be pleased to recommend. She gave good legal advice throughout, fought my corner for me and was able to pace the divorce according to my emotional needs: not easy I’m aware.
My only constructive criticism probably applies to most busy professionals- quicker responses and out of office notifications would have been helpful.
Lawyer named in this review: Joanna Cotgrove
A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 18 September, 2019
Thank you for your kind review, Nicky.
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