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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.

The Future of Family Business

What does the future hold for the UK's family businesses? Drawing on insights from family business owners and advisers, our latest report explores the challenges and opportunities facing the sector, from succession and governance to reputation, stewardship and long-term growth.

Future Of Family Business Report News 2026

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

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.

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

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

05.11.2026

Russell-Cooke listed in The Times Best Law Firms 2027

We are pleased to announce that Russell-Cooke has once again been recognised in The Times Best Law Firms...
James Carroll, Managing Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, family and children team.
James Carroll
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04.11.2026

Russell-Cooke advises on significant Family Court decision on delay in care proceedings

Russell-Cooke-instructed counsel, Anna Lavelle, represented the child, Q, in Re Q & M...
Mae Al-Omari, Associate in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, family and children team.
Mae Al-Omari
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02.11.2026

How employee incentive schemes can increase exit value

For many business owners, preparing for an eventual sale is about more than growing revenue and improving profitability. A well-structured employee incentive scheme can play a significant...
Thomas Clark (1) Mark Norman
Multiple Authors
4 min Read
Thomas Clark, Mark Norman
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