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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

Birth Trauma Awareness Week 2026

As a Trusted Legal Partner of the Birth Trauma Association, we are proud to support Birth Trauma Awareness Week 2026. Birth trauma can have lasting physical and psychological consequences for women and their families, especially where negligent care leads to avoidable harm. However, some of the most debilitating costs of birth trauma are hidden. In this special feature, members of our medical negligence team explore the hidden cost of birth trauma and the complex issues this can bring up for families navigating life after a difficult birth.

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News

13.07.2026

Birth Trauma Awareness Week 2026: discussing the hidden cost of birth trauma

The theme of this year’s ‘Birth Trauma Awareness Week’ is ‘the cost of birth trauma’. Naturally, this will mean something different to everyone, though there are common themes...

Bernadette McGhie, Consultant in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, personal injury and medical negligence team. Amy Anderson, Associate in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, personal injury and medical negligence team. Ellie Miles, Associate in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, personal injury and medical negligence team. Rachel Bodner, associate in the Russell-Cooke, personal injury and clinical negligence team.
Multiple Authors
2 min Read
Bernadette McGhie, Amy Anderson, Ellie Miles, Rachel Bodner

Pride at Russell-Cooke

This Pride Month, we’ve been sharing stories from across the firm, reflecting on the importance of visibility and exploring what it means to feel able to be yourself at work.

From sharing perspectives to supporting the wider profession, explore how we’ve marked Pride this month - see what we’ve been doing below.

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Russell-Cooke news and insights

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News

23.07.2026

Russell-Cooke celebrates strong performance in Chambers High Net Worth 2026

Russell-Cooke is pleased to announce another successful year in the latest Chambers High Net Worth rankings, achieving 27 rankings across the firm, comprising five department rankings and 22 individual rankings. Our family and children law...
Matthew Garrod (1)
Matthew Garrod
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23.07.2026

Save Wimbledon Park granted second Wimbledon expansion appeal

Russell-Cooke’s client, Save Wimbledon Park Ltd (SWP), has been granted permission by the Court of Appeal to challenge a High Court ruling concerning the proposed expansion of the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) on the former Wimbledon Park Golf Club site...
John Gould, Chair in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, regulation and compliance team. Michael Stacey (1) Lui Asquith, Associate in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, regulation and compliance team.
Multiple Authors
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John Gould, Michael Stacey, Lui Asquith
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15.07.2026

Should your charity convert from a Charitable Company to a CIO? A Practical Guide for Trustees

In this briefing, Ciara Maybey and Pippa Garland discuss why charities are increasingly considering...
Ciara Maybey, an associate in the Russell-Cooke charity law team. Pippa Garland (1)
Multiple Authors
5 min Read
Ciara Maybey, Pippa Garland
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