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From commercial enterprises and charities to personal challenges and opportunities, Russell-Cooke’s award-winning team of advisors is here to do what’s right for you.
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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.

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Out of court options

We take the time to understand what matters most to you and your family. This allows us to guide you towards the most appropriate out-of-court solution, helping you resolve issues calmly and constructively. Our family lawyers have extensive experience across mediation, collaborative law, arbitration and other non-court processes. Where possible, we help you avoid court while achieving fair, practical and lasting outcomes.

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Out of Court Options

When relationships change, you deserve clear guidance and a supportive team focused on achieving lasting solutions with dignity and respect.

Russell-Cooke wins Law Firm of the Year: The Independents

We were proud to be named Law Firm of the Year: The Independents at The Lawyer Awards 2025. The award recognises our outstanding client service, commitment to ethical practice and continued growth.

Three men smiling in black tie - the left man is in white blazer and the two men on the right are in black blazers. The man in the middle is holding the trophy. Russell-Cooke scoops Law Firm of the Year: The Independents at The Lawyer Awards

Responsible Business Report 24-25

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 2024-5 Responsible Business report

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Russell-Cooke news and insights

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News

06.02.2026

Private equity investment in sports: key due diligence considerations

Private equity investment has always been a factor in sports ownership, but over the last five to ten years, that investment has significantly increased...
Aashay Knight, Senior associate in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, corporate and commercial team.
Aashay Knights
4 min Read
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06.02.2026

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

Russell-Cooke has been shortlisted for Law Firm of the Year at the LexisNexis Legal Awards 2026, recognising the firm’s excellence in client service, legal expertise...
Matthew Garrod, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, real estate, planning and construction team.
Matthew Garrod
1 min Read
News

06.02.2026

EHCPs: school or local authority responsibility?

Parents of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) are often told that a school is “responsible” for providing support set out in an Education, Health and Care Plan...
Erin Smart, Associate in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, family and children team.
Erin Smart
4 min Read
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