http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk The latest news stories from Russell-Cooke Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=126 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. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:03:04 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=126 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=125 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. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:21:12 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=125 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=124 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. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:23:11 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=124 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=123 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. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:17:45 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=123 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=122 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. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:07:14 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=122 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=121 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. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:12:20 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=121 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=120 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. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:13:20 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=120 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=119 Russell-Cooke Trust Company director David Biddle, has been appointed Chairman of the Solicitors Benevolent Association (SBA). Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:39:55 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=119 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=118 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. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:03:07 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=118 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=117 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. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:51:02 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=117 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=116 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. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:04:33 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=116 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=114 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. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:51:45 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=114 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=115 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. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:00:57 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=115 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=111 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. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:55:57 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=111 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=110 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. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:58:46 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=110 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=109 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. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:56:22 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=109 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=108 Russell-Cooke's Retail team gets clients into stores at Olympics’ shopping centre at Westfield Stratford City, London. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:54:25 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=108 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=107 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. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:10:26 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=107 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=106 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. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:09:56 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=106 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=105 Russell-Cooke's 'trainee solicitor programme' continues to recruit and retain young solicitors of the highest calibre. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:47:35 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=105 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=104 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. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:28:22 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=104 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=103 Significant pressure is mounting on the Government to reconsider their position on legal aid funding for clinical negligence victims as opposition continues to grow. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:29:42 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=103 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=102 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. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:12:00 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=102 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=101 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. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:41:16 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=101 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=100 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. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:26:05 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=100