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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.

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

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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02.10.2026

Employment Rights Act 2025: statutory sick pay reforms explained

The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces significant changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), expanding...
Julia Chabasiewicz, Associate, Russell-Cooke Solicitors, Charity team
Julia Nwaneke
3 min Read
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02.10.2026

Employment Rights Act 2025: Trade Union Reforms Explained

The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces some of the most significant changes to trade union law in recent decades. The reforms...
Julia Chabasiewicz, Associate, Russell-Cooke Solicitors, Charity team
Julia Nwaneke
4 min Read
News

02.10.2026

Employment Rights Act 2025: Unfair Dismissal Reforms Explained

The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces major changes to the UK's unfair dismissal regime, with reforms due to take effect...
Jannine Gennaris, Associate in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, employment law team.
Jannine Gennaris
4 min Read
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