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29/04/13
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No reinstatement of erased architect: Russell-Cooke in new reported case
In John Dowland v Architects Registration Board [2013] EWHC 893 (Admin), the Court dismissed a former architect’s appeal against a refusal to re-enter him on the Register of Architects. He had previously been erased from the Register and was subject to a Bankruptcy Restriction Order.
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23/04/13
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Russell-Cooke partner appointed to CIMA Appeals Committee
Russell-Cooke partner and head of the regulation team, Peter Cadman, has been appointed as a lay-member of the Appeals Committee of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
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22/04/13
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English court order maintained after Danish arbitration – Russell-Cooke in new reported case
Russell-Cooke's Francesca Kaye and Michael Colledge recently acted for the respondents in an application relating to the discharge of a final charging order over the applicant's English property. The application involved multi-jurisdictional issues and potential allegations of breach of trust.
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16/04/13
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Russell-Cooke named as Top 25 private client law firm for a third time
For the third year in a row, Russell-Cooke has been named as one of the Top 25 UK law firms advising on private client work.
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12/04/13
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Russell-Cooke acts for Viscount Caldecote in dispute with the British Empire and Commonwealth Museum and Christie, Manson and Woods Limited.
Russell-Cooke’s Francesca Kaye and Mark Fletcher recently acted for Viscount Caldecote in relation to his dispute with the British Empire and Commonwealth Museum and Christie, Manson and Woods Limited.
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27/03/13
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Russell-Cooke helps create a new force in the psychotherapy sector
Russell-Cooke advised The British Association of Psychotherapists, the Lincoln Clinic and Centre for Psychotherapy and the London Centre for Psychotherapy on its recent merger.
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25/03/13
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Chambers Global 2013 recognises Russell-Cooke’s private client and French law specialists
The new edition of Chambers Global has just been published and for the first time Russell-Cooke has been ranked for its capability in French law as well as UK private client work.
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22/03/13
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Russell-Cooke expertise recognised by Thomson Reuters
22 of Russell-Cooke’s lawyers have been recognised by Thomson Reuters in its 2013 London Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
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15/01/13
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Russell-Cooke protects high value brands from counterfeiters
Russell-Cooke has successfully prosecuted two cases of selling counterfeit goods on behalf of TM Eye. These two cases reflect our ongoing work for TM Eye in respect of private prosecutions. TM Eye is a non-profit organisation that was founded in 2003 to fight against the manufacture and illegal import, export and sale of counterfeit and pirated goods in Europe.
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03/12/12
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Russell-Cooke partner elected as the new President of the Surrey Law Society
Russell-Cooke partner, Kieran Bowe, was recently elected as the new President of the Surrey Law Society (SLS).
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23/11/12
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Muhammad Iqbal v SRA: Incompetence leads to solicitor being struck off the Roll
Peter Cadman, head of Russell-Cooke's regulation team was instructed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to bring proceedings at the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal against Mr Iqbal for various breaches of the Solicitors' Code of Conduct.
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16/11/12
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Victory for Russell-Cooke in college judicial review
The High Court ordered yesterday that the Secretary of State for the Home Department must allow a college, represented by Russell-Cooke, to continue to sponsor international students.
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12/11/12
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Russell-Cooke at the STEP/European Commission conference ‘Tackling EU cross-border Inheritance Tax issues’
Russell-Cooke experts were actively involved in the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and EU Commission DG TAXUD in the organisation of a high level conference held in the European Commission in Brussels on cross-border inheritance tax issues.
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02/11/12
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London 2012 success for Russell-Cooke
Following the successful work undertaken on behalf of The London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Pro Bono Legal Advice & Representation Service ('the Service'), Russell-Cooke was asked, and has joined the 'Sport Resolutions' pro bono panel.
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26/10/12
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British Fencing Association award for Russell-Cooke partner
Russell-Cooke partner, Peter Cadman of the sports law and regulation team, has been awarded the prestigious Silver Medal by the British Fencing Association.
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16/10/12
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Increasing merger activity in the charity sector
Russell-Cooke is advising on a number of mergers in the charity sector that are now in the public domain.
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05/10/12
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Russell-Cooke contributes to STEP and EU Commission cross-border conference in Brussels
Richard Frimston, partner in Russell-Cooke's private client team, and Patrick Delas of the French law team, will be key speakers at the forthcoming STEP and EU Commission cross-border tax conference in Brussels on 12 November 2012.
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07/09/12
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Russell-Cooke Cases in the News - Bernard Matthews Estate
Russell-Cooke recently acted for Odile Marteyn, the long term partner of well known entrepreneur Bernard Matthews, in relation to a dispute concerning Mr Matthews' estate.
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03/09/12
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New Partner Announcement
Russell-Cooke is pleased to announce that James Mackintosh has joined the Private Client Group as a partner (3rd September 2012), expanding the scope of specialist private client lawyers at the firm.
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30/08/12
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UK Border Agency revokes London Metropolitan University's visa licence
Russell-Cooke comments on the recent decision of the UK Border Agency (UKBA) to revoke London Metropolitan University's visa licence.
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16/08/12
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Russell-Cooke wins Legal Award for International Litigation, Firm of the Year in England
Russell-Cooke is delighted to have won the Corporate INTL Magazine 2012 Legal Award for 'International Litigation, Firm of the Year in England'. The awards celebrate those that have shown expertise and excellence in their fields in the last twelve months, as well as celebrating resilience through tough economic times.
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31/07/12
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Russell-Cooke supports judicial recruitment campaign
Russell-Cooke is one of the leading firms supporting a campaign to encourage solicitors in large law firms to apply for judicial appointment.
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24/07/12
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First criminal prosecution arising from stolen HSBC data relating to tax evasion
Russell-Cooke's Regulation team, led by Peter Cadman and Matt Bosworth, were instructed by Michael Shanly (defendant) in the first criminal prosecution arising from the data stolen from HSBC bank (2010), relating to Swiss bank accounts and disclosed to the French authorities.
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11/07/12
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Russell-Cooke supports UK education initiative
Russell-Cooke continues its ongoing support of educational initiatives, recently partnering with national project The Schools Law & Citizenship Web.
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03/07/12
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Russell-Cooke partner promotion announcement
Russell-Cooke has appointed five new partners with effect from 1 July 2012. The new appointments bring the firms' partnership to 52.
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15/06/12
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Russell-Cooke recruits new specialists
Russell-Cooke continues to strengthen and broaden the expertise it offers by recently recruiting a new partner, four new solicitors and a barrister. This brings the number of fee earners to around 175, enhancing the firms' ability to service clients' needs across a number of practice areas.
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01/06/12
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Russell-Cooke partner appointed Chair of the Investigating Committee of Nurses and Midwifery Council
Russell-Cooke partner and head of the regualtion team, Peter Cadman has been appointed Chair of the Investigating Committee of Nurses and Midwifery Council. Peter took up this appointment on 1 June 2012.
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31/05/12
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Russell-Cooke partner speaks at the third annual Scottish Commercial Crime Group Conference at Hampden Park, Glasgow
Matt Bosworth, partner in the regulation team, gave a speech at the third annual Scottish Commercial Crime Group (SCCG) Conference at Hampden Park, Glasgow on Tuesday 29 May 2012.
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22/05/12
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Russell-Cooke takes part in the annual 'London Legal Walk' and ‘Guildford Legal Walk'
Several members of Russell-Cooke, including partners, solicitors, trainee solicitors and support staff, took part in the 8th annual 'London Legal Walk' for the London Legal Support Trust, on the evening of Monday 21 May 2012.
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14/05/12
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Russell-Cooke acts in the acquisition of prime Mayfair asset, Stratton House
London law firm Russell-Cooke has advised the purchaser (a private European Investor) on the acquisition of Stratton House for £166 million. Stratton House was last purchased in 2005 and was subsequently refurbished and the office space relet.
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11/05/12
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Russell-Cooke host high profile legal event
On 10 May 2012, Russell-Cooke hosted a highly topical debate entitled "Enforcing Regulatory Standards in a Liberalised Market" which took place at the Royal Festival Hall , Southbank, London in front of a large and distinguished audience.
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24/04/12
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Russell-Cooke's review for clients 2012
Russell-Cooke's review for clients 2012' has now been published and distributed to around 20,000 of our clients and contacts across London, the UK and abroad (both online and in print). This publication is often referred to as the 'Client Review'.
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16/04/12
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Russell-Cooke named as Top 25 private client law firm
We are proud to announce that Russell-Cooke has again been named as one of the Top 25 UK law firms advising on private client work.
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12/04/12
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Russell-Cooke launches new International website section
A new International section has been added to the Russell-Cooke website after analysis of client requirements and visitor traffic.
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05/04/12
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Russell-Cooke partner James Sinclair Taylor appointed Protector of NESTA
Russell-Cooke partner and head of the Charity and Social Business team, James Sinclair Taylor, has recently been appointed 'Protector of the NESTA Trust'.
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04/04/12
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Balkans War Crimes Extradition
Russell-Cooke's fraud and criminal litigation team acted in the appeal against the extradition of Mirko Zdinjak to the Republic of Croatia for offences including Genocide and War Crimes during the Balkans War.
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28/03/12
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Law Society President visits Russell-Cooke
John Wotton, President of The Law Society, visited Russell-Cooke's offices on 22 March with Julia Bateman (Head of International) and Jemma Ralph (Senior Relationship Manager) to discuss current issues affecting the provision of legal services.
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26/03/12
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Russell-Cooke welcomes the new Family Law Arbitration Scheme
Russell-Cooke welcomes the new Family Law Arbitration Scheme, launched today, 26 March 2012. Family arbitration gives separating and divorcing couples a new way of resolving their financial and property disputes.
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23/03/12
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Russell-Cooke secures Law Society's new quality mark
Russell-Cooke have successfully secured membership to the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS). This is the mark of excellence for the home buying process.
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16/03/12
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Elsenham - Network Rail fined £1million
On Thursday 15th March 2012, Network Rail were fined £1million by Judge David Turner QC, having been convicted of criminal breaches of health and safety law which led to the deaths of Olivia Bazlinton and Charlotte Thompson at Elsenham Station in 2005.
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15/03/12
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Russell-Cooke at MIPIM 2012
A collective from Russell-Cooke's commercial property team recently attended MIPIM 2012, including Peter Dawson, Matthew Garrod, Rachael Beaumont and Elizabeth Dawes.
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07/03/12
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Russell-Cooke partner becomes first woman president of the LSLA
Russell-Cooke litigation partner Francesca Kaye, was elected as the new president of the London Solicitors Litigation Association (LSLA), 6 March 2012.
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06/03/12
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Russell-Cooke advises on the sale of GHK Holdings to ICF International
Russell-Cooke recently advised GHK Holdings Limited in relation to the recommended offer for its entire issued share capital made by ICF Consulting Limited, an English registered subsidiary of ICF International, Inc.
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21/02/12
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Russell-Cooke successful in benevolent funds Charity Tribunal
A Russell-Cooke team led by John Gould and Andrew Studd have successfully represented a group of twenty-three charities in a benevolent funds Charity Tribunal.
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07/02/12
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Network Rail pay damages over fatal accident at Bestwood crossing
Following their recent admission to criminal charges in relation to the 2005 Elsenham Accident, Network Rail is set to pay undisclosed damages over a level crossing incident at Bestwood.
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01/02/12
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Russell-Cooke appoint new Managing Partner
Russell-Cooke have appointed Dominic Fairclough as new Managing Partner, taking over from Nigel Coates who now moves in to the role of Deputy Senior Partner. Both positions are effective from 1 February 2012. Dominic is a partner in the Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence team, and will hold the position for the next three years.
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31/01/12
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Russell-Cooke Cases in the News - Network Rail plead guilty to health and safety breaches
Network Rail has pleaded guilty to the health and safety breaches which led to the deaths of Olivia Bazlington and Charlotte Thompson at a railway crossing in 2005. The company has admitted to three charges and is being prosecuted by the Office of Rail Regulation at Basildon Crown Court.
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19/01/12
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Russell-Cooke Cases in the News - Law Society and SRA join forces in PII intervention
Russell-Cooke LLP recently acted for both the Law Society and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) who have been granted leave to intervene in a High Court case which could end up costing the Compensation Fund up to £50m.
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12/01/12
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Compromise on cross border succession regulations
Richard Frimston was a member of the expert group that advised the EU Commission on the cross-border succession regulations after the European Council of Ministers reached agreement on a final compromise package.
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09/12/11
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Russell-Cooke client speaks out on hairdressing regulations on the BBC
A Russell-Cooke client appeared on BBC Newsbeat (7 December 2011), to discuss APIL's (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) campaign to tighten regulations on hairdressers in the UK.
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07/12/11
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David Biddle appointed chair of the Solicitors Benevolent Association (SBA)
Russell-Cooke Trust Company director David Biddle, has been appointed Chairman of the Solicitors Benevolent Association (SBA).
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25/11/11
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Russell-Cooke Cases in the News – The Office of Rail Regulation takes Criminal Proceedings against Network Rail
Network Rail is to be prosecuted by the Office of Rail Regulation over the deaths of Olivia Bazlinton and Charlotte Thompson at a level crossing in Elsenham in December 2005.
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22/11/11
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Russell-Cooke solicitor takes on role with the Surrey Law Society
Kieran Bowe has been appointed to the role of Vice President of the Surrey Law Society (SLS). This represents a considerable achievement for a solicitor at a relatively early stage of his career.
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14/11/11
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Russell-Cooke act on behalf of Benevolent funds in Charity Tribunal
On Tuesday 15 November the Charity Tribunal heard the Attorney-General's reference on public benefit in the context of certain charities established for the relief or prevention of poverty.
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10/11/11
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Russell-Cooke partner appears on Channel 4 news commenting on the Supreme Court decision for cohabiting couple
Russell-Cooke family team partner James Carroll, appeared on Channel 4 news yesterday commenting on the Supreme Court decision for cohabiting couple Jones v Kernott.
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09/11/11
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Russell-Cooke partner appointed Chair of the Property Litigation Association
Russell-Cooke partner, Paul Greatholder has been appointed Chair of the Property Litigation Association. Paul took up this appointment on 3 November 2011, and will run for a period of 1 year.
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03/11/11
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Russell-Cooke client submits planning application for curvaceous London skyscraper
Russell-Cooke's commercial property client Guildhouse-Rosepride LLP has recently submitted a planning application for a 200 metre high Henri Matisse-inspired tower (just 35 metres short of Canary Wharf), £350m mixed-use scheme in Croydon, London.
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01/11/11
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Russell-Cooke partner appointed to the Law Society’s Rules and Ethics Committee
Russell-Cooke partner Peter Cadman has recently been appointed to the Law Society's Rules and Ethics Committee, a sub-committee of the Regulatory Affairs Board.
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31/10/11
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Russell-Cooke supports the Global Corporate Challenge
Russell-Cooke recently supported Roehampton University's drive towards improved health and fitness by sponsoring the University staff and students in the Global Corporate Challenge.
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14/10/11
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Russell-Cooke's Retail team gets clients into stores at Olympics’ shopping centre for grand opening
Russell-Cooke's Retail team gets clients into stores at Olympics’ shopping centre at Westfield Stratford City, London.
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12/10/11
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Russell-Cooke criminal solicitor appears on BBC1 commenting on the Amanda Knox case
Russell-Cooke criminal law solicitor Nicola O'Connor appeared on last weekend's television programme called Sunday Morning Live on BBC1, commenting on the Amanda Knox case.
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06/10/11
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Russell-Cooke acts on sale of investment portfolio of 31 properties for just under £84 million to Plc
Sports Direct International Plc's shareholders approved the purchase of 32 shops from Mike Ashley at a recent shareholder's general meeting on 7 September 2011.
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20/09/11
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Russell-Cooke retains 93% of their trainees over the last two years
Russell-Cooke's 'trainee solicitor programme' continues to recruit and retain young solicitors of the highest calibre.
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15/09/11
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Squatters stories just won’t go away
Squatting stories continue to dominate the national press. Russell-Cooke's property solicitors (both commercial and residential) are concerned that there appears to be a misunderstanding about the current legal position.
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09/09/11
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Opposition mounts towards changes to legal aid for clinical negligence victims
Significant pressure is mounting on the Government to reconsider their position on legal aid funding for clinical negligence victims as opposition continues to grow.
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06/09/11
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Russell-Cooke partner quoted in leading international publication Dicey, Morris & Collins
Richard Frimston, partner in the private client team, has been quoted in the current edition of Dicey Morris & Collins on the Conflicts of Law, regarding his various articles on developments of an EU Succession Regulation.
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23/08/11
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London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Pro Bono Legal Panel
Russell-Cooke is one of eight solicitors' firms and nine barristers' chambers who have been named on the London 2012 Pro Bono Legal Advice and Representation Service.
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03/08/11
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The Hargreaves Review is set to update UK copyright law
The coalition Government announced today that all ten recommendations for updating intellectual property law (from The Hargreaves Review of Intellectual Property and Growth) are going to be adopted to promote innovation and growth in the UK.
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15/07/11
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Russell-Cooke advises leading industrial designer Kenneth Grange
Russell-Cooke's Guy Wilmot and Jonathan Thornton have recently advised the leading industrial designer Kenneth Grange in relation to the intellectual property in his iconic Anglepoise lamp design.
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06/07/11
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Russell-Cooke Cases in the News: Acquittal in multi-million pound boiler room fraud
Russell-Cooke client, Johannes Skúlason, co-owner of Icelandic company Skúlason ehf was acquitted of charges of fraudulent trading at Ipswich Crown court on 8 June 2011.
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04/07/11
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Russell-Cooke supports Friends of Richmond Park Anniversary Celebration
Russell-Cooke continues to support the Friends' of Richmond Park in their efforts to protect and conserve the park and it's wildlife. The firm has helped sponsor this year's 50th anniversary celebrations, supporting the poetry competition and a special 3ft cake.
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01/07/11
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Russell-Cooke partner promotion announcement
Russell-Cooke is pleased to announce the promotion to partner (with effect from 1 July 2011) of personal injury and clinical negligence specialist, Sarah Towler.
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28/06/11
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Russell-Cooke supports new HR advice website launched for charities, voluntary and community organisations
With the help of Russell-Cooke, London Voluntary Service Council (LVSC) has launched a dedicated website for its HR advice service "PEACe".
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24/06/11
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Access to justice for clinical negligence victims is threatened by changes to legal aid
Access to justice for people who are injured through 'clinical negligence' will be seriously undermined if the 'Legal Aid Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill' is passed through Parliament.
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08/06/11
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Russell-Cooke Cases in the News – Former solicitor suffers maternal death
Dominic Fairclough was the advocate for the family of Suzanne Ballantyne deceased, a former solicitor who suffered maternal death.
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31/05/11
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Russell-Cooke helps Roehampton University to get moving
Russell-Cooke is supporting Roehampton University's drive towards improved health and fitness by sponsoring the University staff and students in the Global Corporate Challenge.
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26/05/11
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Commercial property reception at Spencer House, London
On Wednesday 25th May 2011, Russell-Cooke's commercial property team hosted a reception at Spencer House, overlooking Green Park.
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19/05/11
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James Carroll is new chair of the Law Society's Family Law Committee
Russell-Cooke partner, James Carroll, has been appointed as joint chair of the Law Society's Family Law Committee.
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17/05/11
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Russell-Cooke takes part in the annual 'London Legal Sponsored Walk'
Several members of Russell-Cooke, took part in the 7th annual London Legal Sponsored Walk for the London Legal Support Trust, on the evening of Monday 16th May 2011.
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11/05/11
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Russell-Cooke Cases in the News – Rail Deaths at Elsenham
The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) will be reopening the investigation into this Rail Deaths at Elsenham and we await their findings with interest.
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05/05/11
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Russell-Cooke contributes to the first STEP European Cross Border conference in Frankfurt
Richard Frimston, partner in Russell-Cooke's private client team, was a key speaker at the first STEP European Cross Border conference in Frankfurt on 4th May 2011.
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27/04/11
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Russell-Cooke assists in pre-nuptial consultation
Russell-Cooke has been closely involved in assisting the government's Law Commission in its review of marital property agreements, more commonly known as pre-nuptial agreements.
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21/04/11
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Russell-Cooke Cases in the News - The High Court backs the FOS over PPI
The British Bankers' Association (BBA) have lost a judicial review against the Financial Services Authority (FSA) and Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) over the handling of payment protection insurance (PPI) claims and the regulations on how they should be sold.
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20/04/11
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Russell-Cooke contributes to new Court of Protection book
Russell-Cooke partner Richard Frimston is one of the co-authors of the new book entitled 'Court of Protection Practice 2011'.
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15/04/11
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Russell-Cooke sponsors the Kingston U3A
Russell-Cooke is sponsor of the Kingston U3A (University of the Third Age) who are launching their 20th Anniversary Celebrations on 3rd May 2011.
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06/04/11
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Important change for all family law clients - MIAM
From 6 April 2011, anyone who wishes to apply for a children or financial order in the family courts, on or after that date, must first attend a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) with an approved mediator.
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05/04/11
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Family team delivers speech at the annual Resolution conference
Members of Russell-Cooke's family team attended Resolution's 23rd annual conference in Cardiff at the weekend.
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05/04/11
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Government response to Lord Justice Jackson's recommendations on reforming civil litigation funding and costs
The government issued its response to Lord Justice Jackson's recommendations on reforming civil litigation funding and costs in England and Wales, on 29 March 2011.
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04/04/11
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Russell-Cooke named as Top 25 private client law firm
We are proud to announce that Russell-Cooke has been named as one of the Top 25 UK law firms advising on private client work.
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31/03/11
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Expert witnesses no longer protected - the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has overturned the "rule" that expert witnesses were protected from being sued by their clients as a result of alleged failings on their part when giving evidence or conducting expert witness-related work.
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28/03/11
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Russell-Cooke comments on new divorce and mediation rules on BBC News - March 2011
New mediation regulations are about to come into force which could make divorce in England and Wales become quicker, less stressful and cheaper.
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24/03/11
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Citizens and cross-border estates
Richard Frimston, head of the private client team, recently presented at two important conferences in the Gulf. The: 'Asset Protection Symposium: The Impact of Laws on Inheritance' events were held in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The conferences drew attention to the difficulties and importance of estate planning for UAE assets held by foreign nationals.
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17/03/11
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Russell-Cooke solicitor elected to the STEP England & Wales Committee
Rita Bhargava of Russell-Cooke's private client team has been elected to the STEP England & Wales Regional Committee as the central London representative.
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07/03/11
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Russell-Cooke assists with Charity Merger
Russell-Cooke has advised the Small Charities Coalition on their recent merger with the Charity Trustee Networks.
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04/03/11
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Russell-Cooke launches new Commercial Property e-update
Russell-Cooke launches the new Commercial Property e-update, to compliment the existing range of publications we already have.
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03/03/11
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Russell-Cooke supports the Law Society Diversity Access Scheme
The Law Society Diversity Access Scheme (DAS) has produced its latest report showing its continuing work with the assistance of Russell-Cooke as an official supporter.
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24/02/11
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Russell-Cooke Cases in the News – Court imposes record fines in foreign satellite cases
The operators of eleven pubs in the Hull area have been convicted of a number of offences under the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 for the unauthorised showing of Premier League matches in their pubs.
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14/02/11
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Russell-Cooke Cases in the News – Rail Deaths at Elsenham
The families of Olivia Bazlinton and Charlotte Thompson have settled civil claims against Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, following the girls' deaths at Elsenham Railway Station in 2005.
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11/02/11
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Russell-Cooke advises the Magistrates’ Association on Court Closures
Russell-Cooke senior partner, John Gould, is advising The Magistrates' Association (MA) on its position regarding judicial review of the Lord Chancellor's proposals for court closures.
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09/02/11
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Russell-Cooke contributes to Gulf Conferences
Russell-Cooke partner Richard Frimston has been invited to speak at two important conferences in the Gulf at the end of February. The Events are sponsored by the Emirates Group, UAE lawyers Trench & Associates and by the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce.
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07/02/11
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Legacy Brings Joy to Welsh Town
Russell-Cooke's Roger Ford and Andrew Dickson acted in the administration of the Estate of Benjamin Alun Williams, who left a significant sum of money to his childhood community.
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01/02/11
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Russell-Cooke's Senior Partner Re-elected
John Gould has been re-elected as Russell-Cooke's Senior Partner for a further term of four years.
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18/01/11
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Swindon Town FC success in the Court of Appeal
Lee Ranford and Jenny Raymond acted for Swindon Town FC in the Club's successful appeal against a decision of the High Court to refuse its application to strike out a winding up petition. The Club recovered costs, both in the appeal and from the original hearing in the High Court.
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11/01/11
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Pre-nuptial Agreements: Russell-Cooke responds to the Law Commission consultation
The Law Commission has today published its consultation paper on the future of pre-nuptial agreements.
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11/01/11
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Russell-Cooke act in high profile litigation
Russell-Cooke feature at number 7 in The Lawyer magazine's 'Top 20 cases of 2011' with the case of R (on the application of British Bankers' Association (BBA)) v Financial Services Authority (FSA) and Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS).
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10/01/11
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Russell-Cooke comment on the Highgate squatters in the ITN and BBC News - January 2011
Jason Hunter comments for ITN regarding occupying squatters.
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06/12/10
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STEP award for Russell-Cooke’s Richard Frimston
On Saturday 4th December 2010, Russell-Cooke partner Richard Frimston, was awarded 'The STEP Founder's Award' for outstanding achievement.
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29/11/10
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Jason Hunter comments on ‘Squatters' rights and wrongs’ in the Independent - November 2010
Jason Hunter comments on 'Squatters' rights and wrongs' in the Independent - November 2010.
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18/11/10
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Enhanced business immigration services for Russell-Cooke clients
The recent recruitment of business immigration specialist Edward Wanambwa has expanded the range of services that Russell-Cooke can offer to employers and foreign nationals. The new Business Immigration Team, headed by Edward, advises on the full spectrum of UK business immigration law. Edward is joined by Fudia Smartt and Kate Minett in providing advice to employer clients who wish to hire non-EEA or Swiss nationals and to entrepreneurs, investors and highly skilled workers who wish to work in the UK.
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09/11/10
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James Carroll contributes new chapter for the Law Society's best practice guide for family law practitioners
James Carroll, a partner in Russell-Cooke’s Family Team, has written a chapter for the Law Society’s Family Law Protocol; best practice guide for Family law Practitioners. The chapter is a new addition to the Protocol and looks at Schedule 1 Children Act 1989 proceedings relating to financial arrangements for maintenance and housing between unmarried couples.
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20/10/10
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Supreme Court decision in Radmacher v Granatino: Pre-nuptial agreement enforced by English courts
The Supreme Court, the highest court in England and Wales, has handed down its landmark ruling in the case of Radmacher v Granatino. The judgment, which is binding upon all other courts in this country, has given new status to pre-nuptial agreements, potentially changing the way in which the assets of a couple will be divided upon separation where they have previously entered into a pre-nuptial agreement.
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04/10/10
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Equality Act 2010
The Equality Act 2010 came into force on 1st October 2010. It aims to harmonise existing laws but also brings a range of new provisions to protect employees from discrimination.
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28/09/10
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Anthony Sakrouge profiled in The Lawyer
Russell-Cooke's Head of Employment, Anthony Sakrouge, was the subject of the Work Life Quiz in the September 27th edition of The Lawyer.
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14/09/10
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New publications highlight Russell-Cooke's breadth and strength in the sector
The latest edition of The Legal 500 was published recently and Russell-Cooke were once again recognised as leaders in a number of areas. It coincides with the publication of The Lawyer's UK 200 Annual Report which ranks and reviews firms based on turnover and headcount statistics. The report has increased Russell-Cooke's ranking on 2009 and places it within the top 90 firms in the UK. The findings of the two publications are evidence of the firm's continued growth and the increased depth of its specialist practice areas.
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13/09/10
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The Charity Team advises social investors in the first social impact bonds
Andrew Studd, a partner in the Charity Team at Russell-Cooke, has been advising a number of leading grant making charities, in particular the Tudor Trust, on their investment into a newly launched social impact bond.
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01/09/10
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New Partner Announcement
Russell-Cooke is pleased to announce that Edward Wanambwa has joined the Employment Department as a partner. This brings the number of specialist employment lawyers at the firm to four partners and four assistants.
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31/08/10
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Russell-Cooke settles complex Inheritance Act claim for co-habiting partner
Gareth Ledsham recently advised on a high value Inheritance Act claim brought by the same-sex cohabiting partner of a high profile businessman who died suddenly making no financial provision at all for claimant in his will, which had been drawn up some 25 years previously and had not been updated.
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12/08/10
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“Self-help” on divorce is declared illegal by the Court of Appeal
In the recent case of Tchenguiz v Imerman, (August 2010), the Court of Appeal decided that it is illegal for spouses going through a divorce to engage in "self help" in order to learn more about their estranged spouse's financial affairs and that to do so could result in a criminal offence being committed.
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09/08/10
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Russell-Cooke acts for the Solicitors Regulation Authority in important Court of Appeal Judgement in relation to The Solicitors’ Rules on Fee Sharing
Russell-Cooke has acted for the Solicitors Regulation Authority in a Court of Appeal Judgement in which it intervened in an appeal as an interested party.
The case of Westlaw Services Limited and Khan v Boddy and The Solicitors Regulation Authority related to an appeal against an order made in relation to claims brought by the appellants for the payment for services against the Estate of a solicitor, Mr. Peter Boddy
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19/07/10
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Russell-Cooke retains 100% of its trainees
Russell-Cooke has bucked the trend of falling trainee retention rates by recruiting 100% of its 2008 intake. A recent report by Legal Week showed that trainee retention rates had fallen to an average of 75% as a result of the economic downturn.
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13/07/10
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Property client's development subject of BBC documentary
In 2006, Paul Reed of Russell-Cooke's Commercial Property Group, represented a landlord client in respect of the negotiation and completion of an agreement to build and grant a lease for a new state of the art veterinary practice in Surrey.
The practice is now the subject of the BBC One documentary series 'The Bionic Vet' which looks at the revolutionary new surgical techniques being pioneered there.
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01/07/10
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New Partner Announcement
The partners are pleased to announce that Alison Regan has been promoted and will be a partner with effect from 1 July.
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24/06/10
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James Sinclair Taylor advises the Hostelling International conference in China
James Sinclair Taylor, head of Russell-Cooke’s Charity Team, was recently invited to attend Hostelling International’s bi-annual conference in Shenzen, China to advise on reforming the organisation’s internal legal structure.
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09/06/10
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Historic win for Rachael at the Henley Women’s Regatta
Rachael Beaumont was part of the winning team that held up the Chairman’s Trophy on 6 June 2010, after fighting off the competition to secure the BBLRC a historic win at the Henley Women’s Regatta.
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03/06/10
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Russell-Cooke carry out the first prosecution for the Solicitors Regulation Authority under the Fraud Act 2006
The SRA instructed Russell-Cooke to prosecute Ghazala Sarwar for holding herself out to be a Solicitor when she was not qualified and also for forging Law Society documents (to ensure that she gained employment as a Solicitor with a company in the North West of England).
The prosecution was the first one to be brought by the SRA prosecuting an individual to protect the public and the profession under the Fraud Act 2006.
Matt Bosworth, partner in the Regulation department, led the prosecution and was assisted by Amy Rudolf
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20/05/10
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Russell-Cooke advise on Home Information Packs (HIPS) and Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)
From the 20th May 2010 the requirement for Sellers to provide Home Information Packs (HIPS) when selling a property was suspended. However Sellers are still required to commission, but not necessarily to have received, an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) before marketing their property.
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13/04/10
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Russell-Cooke's Terry Lee co-authors new book, "Catastrophic Injuries - A Practical Guide To Compensation"
"Catastrophic Injuries - A Practical Guide To Compensation", was published earlier this month and is the latest project in which Terry Lee has been involved.
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30/03/10
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Russell-Cooke assist Local Residents in Challenge to Boxing and Wrestling Licence, Granted To Royal Albert Hall
Russell-Cooke's Lee Ranford and Elliot Elsey have recently been involved in a widely publicised case in which their clients, residents at Albert Court, South Kensington, adjacent to the Royal Albert Hall, have been successful in blocking boxing and wrestling being held at the Royal Albert Hall.
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15/03/10
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Russell-Cooke act on £41.5 Million Freehold Purchase of Liberty’s Iconic West End Store
Arnold Isaacson, partner at Russell-Cooke, led the team that advised the purchaser, Sirosa Liberty, in a deal worth £41.5m for the acquisition of the freehold of the iconic Liberty store in London's West End.
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14/03/10
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Russell-Cooke's Nicola O’Connor appears on BBC1 - The Big Question "Rape"
Nicola O’Connor (solicitor in our Crime team), appeared on BBC1's television programme, ‘The Big Question’.
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09/03/10
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Russell-Cooke's Richard Frimston provides important evidence to the House of Lords on EU Succession
Russell-Cooke partner Richard Frimston's expert evidence has been frequently referred to in the House of Lords' Report on the EU's regulation of succession.
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03/03/10
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SRA re-appoints Russell-Cooke as part of new litigation panel
Russell-Cooke have been re-appointed by the SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority - regulator of solicitors) to a Litigation Panel following the first tender process for this type of work.
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29/09/09
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Russell-Cooke produce Third Edition of "Bible" for The Voluntary Sector
The long awaited Russell-Cooke Voluntary Sector Legal Handbook was released on 29th September 2009.
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01/08/09
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Russell-Cooke solicitor achieves Resolution Accredited Specialist status
Kate Hamilton, a family law solicitor at Russell-Cooke has achieved Resolution Accredited Specialist status. Resolution (formerly the Solicitors Family Law Association) was set up in 1993 to help people facing a family breakdown make an informed choice when deciding which lawyer to appoint.
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15/07/09
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Russell-Cooke partners published in International Law Guide
Russell-Cooke partners Fiona Read, (head of the Putney Family team), and Richard Frimston, (head of Wills, Probate, Tax and Trusts), have recently been published in the practitioner's guide ‘International Aspects of Family Law 2009'.
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01/07/09
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Russell-Cooke New Partner Announcement - Michael Parkinson, Matt Bosworth and Paolo Sidoli
Russell-Cooke is pleased to welcome Michael Parkinson, Matt Bosworth, Paolo Sidoli to the partnership.
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01/05/09
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Russell-Cooke New Partner Announcement - James Carroll
Russell-Cooke is pleased to announce the recruitment of a new partner in the Family department. James Carroll joins the firm from Campbell Hooper where he was partner and acting head of the family team.
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01/03/09
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Success for Russell-Cooke in High Profile Rape Case
Solicitor Nicola O'Connor, of Russell-Cooke's Criminal Litigation team, represented Peter Bacon who was acquitted of rape in a recent high profile case.
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01/02/09
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Russell-Cooke Conclude Landmark Mental Capacity Act Case
Russell-Cooke's Contentious Trust and Probate Team recently concluded a landmark case at the High Court. It was the first matter relating to the Court's statutory powers to approve a statutory Will for a patient who lacked mental capacity since the Mental Capacity Act 2005 ("MCA") came into force in October 2007.
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22/12/08
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Success for Russell-Cooke in Miners Compensation Fund Case
A Russell-Cooke team lead by Peter Cadman has successfully represented the Solicitors Regulation Authority in the matter of James Beresford and Douglas Smith, who faced allegations of professional misconduct at the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
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20/12/08
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Peter Hain MP name cleared with help from Russell-Cooke
Former cabinet minister Peter Hain MP has acknowledged the role played by Russell-Cooke in clearing his name of allegations relating to the late registration of donations in the elections for the deputy leadership of the Labour Party.
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15/12/08
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Russell-Cooke's Samantha Little Wins Prestigious Award
Samantha Little, head of Russell-Cooke’s Children Department, has been named Family Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year. She picked up the award at the recent Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards (LALYs) ceremony which is organised by The Legal Aid Practitioners Group.
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01/12/08
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Russell-Cooke & White Maple: Outstanding Consultancy Relationship
Russell-Cooke’s advisors, White Maple Consulting, have won an Institute of Business Consulting award in the category of Most Outstanding Practice in Building a Sustainable Client/Consultant Relationship.
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25/11/08
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Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Nomination for Russell-Cooke's Samantha Little
Samantha Little, head of Russell-Cooke’s Children Department, has been nominated for a Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year award in the Family category.
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20/11/08
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Legal Directories Highlight Russell-Cooke Strengths
The two leading legal directories, Legal 500 and Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession, were recently published and Russell-Cooke were once again recognised as leaders in a number of areas.
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15/11/08
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Russell-Cooke settles £10m law firm dispute on behalf of the Law Society
The Regulatory Litigation team at Russell-Cooke recently concluded a lengthy dispute on behalf of its longstanding client the Law Society. Partners John Gould and John Weaver lead the team which successfully retrieved money paid by the Law Society's compensation fund following its intervention of the BJ Brandon Group.
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01/11/08
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Private Client and Family Law - EU update
Richard Frimston, head of Russell-Cooke's Private Client department, is chairing the Law Society's EU update conference on Community Property in the UK on 1 December 2008. This conference brings together experts in the field to enable family lawyers and private client practitioners to understand the effects of proposed changes on both matrimonial and succession law.
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01/10/08
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Russell-Cooke Retain Lexcel Standard
Russell-Cooke has again been successfully assessed for the Lexcel v4 Law Society practice management standard. The Lexcel Standard is awarded to firms who meet the highest standards of excellence in client care, case management and risk management.
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15/09/08
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Report puts Russell-Cooke Amongst the Leaders in Gender Equality
The recent publication of the Lawyer UK 200 Annual Report shows that Russell-Cooke has one of the highest proportion of female partners amongst the top 100 law firms.
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01/09/08
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Minis Go Big
The Russell-Cooke sponsored Rosslyn Park RFC Minis section have found themselves in the spotlight recently, both nationally and internationally. Footage of the youngsters playing in a recent match was used as part of the International Rugby Board's video promoting 7-a-side rugby for inclusion in the Olympic schedule.
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01/08/08
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Congratulations Rebecca
Many congratulations to Rebecca Romero who won gold in the Individual Pursuit in Beijing making her the first British woman ever to win medals in two different sports at the summer Olympics.
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01/07/08
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New Partners Announcement
Russell-Cooke is pleased announce that Mary Cheves and Helen Edwards became partners of the firm on 1 July 2008.
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01/06/08
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Taxation - Student of the Year - Congratulations!
Rita Bhargava of Russell-Cooke's Private Client team was recently awarded the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) President's Prize for Qualified Practitioner Student of the Year in Taxation.
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15/05/08
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New Partner in the Charity Team
Russell-Cooke is pleased to announce that a new partner, Andrew Studd, has joined the firm’s Charity Team. Andrew is a commercial and transactional lawyer who specialises in advising charities, social enterprises, trade associations, membership and other not-for-profit organisations.
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01/05/08
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Tribunal Dismisses Leeds United FC’s Appeal
Peter Cadman, head of Russell-Cooke's Regulation department, recently sat on the Football Association's independent arbitration panel that heard Leeds United FC's appeal against a 15 point deduction. Peter, a leading lawyer in the regulation field, sat alongside Sir Philp Otton, a former High Court Judge and Peter Leaver QC, to consider the appeal.
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01/03/08
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Rebecca Romero – Congratulations for two gold medals!
Congratulations to Russell-Cooke sponsored Rebecca Romero, who claimed two gold medals in the space of a few days at the World Track Cycling Championships in Manchester recently. Rebecca overpowered Sarah Hammer of the United States to win the women's individual pursuit title (27th March 2008).
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01/02/08
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Russell-Cooke help Pret A Manger with due diligence aspects of the sale to Bridgepoint
Russell-Cooke's Commercial Property Department have been kept busy over the last 8 months acting for ‘Pret A Manger', dealing with the property aspects of the sale of a majority stake in the company.
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20/01/08
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Russell-Cooke Secure Significant Damages In Hospital Acquired Infection Case
Janice Gardner, of Russell-Cooke's Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury department, has this week settled a high profile clinical negligence case against Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust on behalf of actress Lesley Ash. The case has received a lot of media attention because of the significant amount of damages (£5m) awarded to Ms Ash, which was the highest ever paid out by the Trust for a hospital-acquired infection case.
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15/01/08
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High Court Kicks Out Football Appeal
Peter Cadman and Matt Bosworth of the Regulation Department represented Media Protection Services Limited in the successful dismissal of an appeal brought in the Administrative Court of the High Court by a Portsmouth licensee, Karen Murphy.
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01/01/08
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Corporate Social Responsibility Award Nomination for Russell-Cooke
Russell-Cooke has been nominated for a 2008 Legal Business award in the category of Corporate Social Responsibility Firm of the Year. The nomination recognises the firm's commitment to publicly funded work which accounts for some 10% of its work.
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