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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.

Russell-Cooke wins Law Firm of the Year at the LexisNexis Legal Awards 2026

We were proud to be named Law Firm of the Year at the LexisNexis Legal Awards 2026. The award recognises our continued growth and commitment to our clients, people and communities.

Lexisnexis Legal Awards 2026 Winner

Responsible Business Report 25-26

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 2025-6 Responsible Business report.

Russell-Cooke, Responsible Business Report 2025-26, brochure cover. Kingston upon Thames river view.

Employment Rights Act 2025: are you prepared?

Explore our new video series and practical briefings on some of the key changes affecting employers and what they mean in practice.

Employment Law Solicitors

In the spotlight

Education law

As children head back to school, families can face a range of education-related challenges. Our specialist education law solicitors provide expert advice on SEND and EHCPs, school admissions and exclusions, disability discrimination, disputes with schools and local authorities, safeguarding concerns, and subject access and data rectification requests. We help parents and young people secure the support and outcomes they need with confidence and clarity.

Education Law Solicitors

Education law

Our empathetic style of client care is informed by lived experience including of parenting children with SEN/D. We adopt a solution focused and where necessary...

Russell-Cooke news and insights

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News

05.10.2026

What the UK’s High Value Property Tax means for US taxpayers—Bloomberg Tax

Partner Julie Man has authored an article in Bloomberg Tax examining the UK Government’s proposed high value property tax surcharge and its implications for US taxpayers with interests in UK residential property. The article explores how...
Julie Man, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, private client team.
Julie Man
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02.10.2026

Russell-Cooke recognised by Legal 500 Future Lawyers for its vacation scheme and work-life balance

Russell-Cooke has been recognised in the latest Legal 500 Future Lawyers survey, achieving a Top 3 ranking...
Jemma Pollock, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, family and children team.
Jemma Pollock
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02.10.2026

Government announces rollout of specialist RASSO courts across England and Wales: what do the reforms mean for the criminal justice system?

On 21 September 2026, the Government announced the introduction of new, Specialist Rape and Serious Sexual Offence...
Martin Rackstraw, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, criminal and financial crime team. Ben Bramble, trainee solicitor at Russell-Cooke.
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Martin Rackstraw, Ben Bramble
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