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From commercial enterprises and charities to personal challenges and opportunities, Russell-Cooke’s award-winning team of advisors is here to do what’s right for you.
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Advising clients in London, UK-wide and internationally

We are a top 100 legal firm with around 250 lawyers. We work for a mix of commercial, not-for-profit and private clients.

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Corporate and commercial law

Our corporate and commercial lawyers help founders and their businesses navigate legal challenges at every stage of their journey. We advise across every stage of a business’s life cycle, solving current issues and anticipating what’s next. We share our clients’ entrepreneurial spirit. We combine creative thinking with a commercial approach, and give advice that works for you. 

You know your business best. We are here to support you to make your own informed decisions and help you navigate legal and commercial risks with confidence.

Corporate And Commercial Law Solicitors

Corporate & commercial law

Our corporate and commercial lawyers help businesses, ranging from startups to established corporations, by delivering in-depth expertise and legal advice...

Russell-Cooke wins Law Firm of the Year: The Independents

We were proud to be named Law Firm of the Year: The Independents at The Lawyer Awards 2025. The award recognises our outstanding client service, commitment to ethical practice and continued growth.

Three men smiling in black tie - the left man is in white blazer and the two men on the right are in black blazers. The man in the middle is holding the trophy. Russell-Cooke scoops Law Firm of the Year: The Independents at The Lawyer Awards

Responsible Business Report 24-25

At Russell-Cooke, we are committed to doing the right thing for our people, communities and the environment, and support those seeking access to justice. In this year's report, we chart our progress against last year's objectives and outline our targets for the year ahead.

To find out more, read our 2024-5 Responsible Business report

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Russell-Cooke news and insights

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News

14.08.2025

Court of Appeal deems prenuptial agreement signed on the morning of the wedding invalid

Partner Rachel Donald and associate Vanessa Opoku examine the Court of Appeal’s decision in the case of Helliwell v Entwistle...
Rachel Donald, partner in the Russell-Cooke family team. Vanessa Opoku, Associate in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, family and children team.
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Rachel Donald, Vanessa Opoku
News

13.08.2025

Beyond the headlines: why the leasehold debate needs balance, not bias—Estate Agent Today

Shabnam Ali-Khan has written an article for Estate Agent Today which examines the current pressures on the leasehold system and the...
Shabnam Ali-Khan, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, property law and conveyancing team.
Shabnam Ali-Khan
1 min Read
News

13.08.2025

My Legal Life: Shabnam Ali-Khan, Russell-Cooke—Law Gazette

Writing in the Law Gazette, partner Shabnam Ali-Khan charts her career journey from an aspiring actress to a lawyer, reflecting on the television programme that inspired her...
Shabnam Ali-Khan, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, property law and conveyancing team.
Shabnam Ali-Khan
1 min Read
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