Caroline Cockill-Guy
Associate Director, Head of Family Department, Solicitor
Caroline qualified as a solicitor in 1999 and has been practicing family law for 26 years. Caroline undertook her training contract at a city centre firm. Having completed training in most legal fields including private client, litigation and company commercial she decided to specialise in family law.
Caroline has previously been a partner at two law firms before joining Thorneycrofts in Feb 2025 to take on the role as Head of Department. Caroline’s specialisms include complex farming cases and dealing with business and company disputes within divorce. Caroline also deals with children matters involving allegations of domestic abuse, child abuse and coercive and controlling behavior and frequently deals with fact finding hearings. Caroline also deals with cohabitation issues, pre and post nuptial agreements and injunction/self protection cases.
As a skilled negotiator and mediator Caroline will broker the best outcome for her clients whilst at the same time retaining a level of realism and honesty in her advice in order to manage client’s expectations in relation to the outcome for their cases.
In her spare time Caroline enjoys reading, fishing and socialising with friends.
I was introduced to Caroline at a Charitable event and instantly knew that I wanted her representation due to her cm, professional and knowledgeable manner. She was the consummate professional throughout—highly knowledgeable, composed, and exceptionally thorough. Beyond her legal expertise, Caroline demonstrated genuine empathy, understanding, and unwavering support during what was an incredibly difficult and emotionally challenging time for me. Her ability to balance professionalism with compassion made a profound difference, and I always felt that I was in the safest and most capable hands.
I would not hesitate to recommend Thorneycroft Solicitors. The service I received was exceptional in every respect. I have already confidently referred clients to the firm, who have since gone on to instruct you, which speaks volumes about the trust and confidence I have in your services. The combination of legal expertise, professionalism, and genuine client care is truly outstanding.
