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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.

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In the spotlight

Renters’ Rights Act

We understand how significant the Renters’ Rights Act is for anyone involved in the private rented sector. Whether you're an individual who is a landlord, a tenant, letting agent or organisation working within the sector, we’ll help you stay informed and compliant. Our series page brings together the latest insights, analysis and guidance to help you understand what the reforms, effective from 1 May 2026, mean for you. You will also find a range of resources to help you navigate one of the most significant overhauls of landlord-tenant law in recent years. 

Real estate disputes
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01.05.2026

The Renters' Rights Act series: everything you need to know about the future of the private rented sector

Welcome to the renters' rights series. On this page, you will find a range of resources to help you navigate one of the most significant overhauls of landlord-tenant law...

Stephen Small, partner in the Russell-Cooke property litigation team.
Stephen Small
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Russell-Cooke news and insights

Keep up to date with the latest news, insights and events

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12.05.2026

Russell‑Cooke announces seven senior associate promotions

Russell-Cooke has announced the promotion of seven lawyers to senior associate, with effect from 1 July 2026. The promotions span the firm’s private client, medical negligence...
James Carroll, Managing Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, family and children team.
James Carroll
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12.05.2026

Ban on upwards-only rent reviews: what it means for commercial landlords and tenants

Partner Pieter Boodt outlines the key implications of the proposed ban on upwards-only rent reviews introduced by the English Devolution and Community...
Pieter Boodt, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, real estate, planning and construction team. Louise Green, Legal director in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, real estate, planning and construction team.
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4 min Read
Pieter Boodt, Louise Green
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07.05.2026

When in Rome: what Italy’s Condominio model tells us about governance

In the second instalment of When in Rome, Shabnam Ali-Khan and Jessica Zama turn from ownership structures to the everyday mechanics of governance, decision‑making...
Shabnam Ali-Khan, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, property law and conveyancing team. Jessica Zama, senior associate in the Russell-Cooke, Italian law team.
Multiple Authors
3 min Read
Shabnam Ali-Khan, Jessica Zama
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