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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.

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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28.09.2026

Charting a course for charity at the Silicon Cup Regatta 2026

Russell-Cooke returned as headline sponsor of the Silicon Cup Regatta, bringing together teams from across the technology sector for two...
Peter Jeffery, Partner in the Russell-Cooke, corporate and commercial team. Thomas Clark, partner in the Russell-Cooke corporate and commercial team. Hayleigh Southgate Oliver Ward, legal assistant, Russell-Cooke corporate & commercial team. Mark Norman Mark Fletcher, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, dispute resolution team. Mark Fletcher, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, dispute resolution team. Conor Brindley, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, corporate and commercial team. Sarah Arnold a Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, Trust, Wills and Estate Disputes team
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Peter Jeffery, Thomas Clark, Hayleigh Southgate, Oliver Ward, Mark Norman, Mark Fletcher, Mark Fletcher, Conor Brindley, Sarah Arnold
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23.09.2026

From pints to performance: regulating the modern cricketer—Sports Litigation Alert

Partner Joel Leigh and associate Megan Knowles have authored an article for Sports Litigation Alert exploring the increasing regulation of professional cricketers and how the modern game's performance-focused culture is reshaping expectations...
Joel Leigh (1) Megan Knowles, Trainee in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, property litigation team.
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Joel Leigh, Megan Knowles
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23.09.2026

The best time to prepare your business for sale is before you need to sell

Most business owners spend a great deal of time thinking about who may buy their business and what valuation they could achieve. Far less owners spend time considering whether their business is actually ready for sale. In practice...
Thomas Clark, partner in the Russell-Cooke corporate and commercial team. Mark Norman
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Thomas Clark, Mark Norman
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