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Victoria Clarke discusses Labour’s proposals for cohabitation reform with Andrew Marr on LBC

Victoria Clarke

Family Solicitor, Head of Family Law and Director, Elite Law Solicitors

On Tuesday 10 October, an announcement was made by the Shadow Attorney General, Emily Thornberry MP confirming that a Labour government would reform the law for cohabiting couples.

In response to the announcement, Jo Edwards, Chair of Resolution’s Family Law Reform Group commented: “This is a hugely welcome development and one that should be welcomed by cohabiting couples, together with practitioners who see the significant financial hardship caused by our current, out of date law.”

On 11 October, Victoria Clarke, who heads up our Family Law Department, discussed Labour’s proposals for cohabitation reform with Andrew Marr on LBC. You can watch the full video below:

Solicitor, Head of Family Law Department and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Elite Law Solicitors

Victoria qualified as a Solicitor in 2015 with a Legal 500 Firm and joined Elite Law in 2022 having worked with other reputable firms in the Surrey area. Victoria had an immediate impact both in relation to heading up a new office and developing the family department and was promoted to Director in August 2022. Victoria has a specialist accreditation from Resolution in High Value Financial Remedies and Cohabitation. Victoria also specialises in digital assets including cryptographic currencies such as Bitcoin and regularly speaks on this subject through seminars, podcasts, and articles. Victoria has become known as the Crypto Divorce Lawyer within the crypto community. Victoria is Co-Chair of the Innovation Committee with Resolution, and has been an integral part of drafting their latest publication of Separation Agreements for Cohabitees. This guide will be used by family law practitioners nationwide to assist cohabitating parties that are separating. Victoria is also Vice Chair of Surrey Resolution, and takes an active role in engaging with the family law community in Surrey and the surrounding areas. Victoria’s approach is to ensure her clients feel comfortable to discuss their case with her at all times, and she prides herself on providing clients with patience and compassion as well as legal advice. No challenge is too great, and Victoria ensures that all of her clients achieve the best possible outcomes.

Expertise: Children Proceedings, Civil Partnerships, Cohabitation Agreements, Cohabitation Disputes, Division of Digital Assets, Divorce Proceedings, Divorce and Cryptocurrency, Financial Disputes, One Couple One Lawyer Divorce, Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements, Separation

Languages: English

Awards & Accreditations:
  • The Legal 500 Next Generation Partner - 2026
  • Family Lawyer of the Year at the Surrey Law Society (SLS) Legal Awards - 2022
  • Lawyer of the Year at the Surrey Law Society (SLS) Legal Awards - 2024
  • Co-Chair of the Innovation Committee with Resolution - 2026
  • Specialist Accreditation from Resolution in High Value Financial Remedies and Cohabitation
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