http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk The latest news stories from Russell-Cooke Thu, 17 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=142 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. Mon, 14 May 2012 10:35:18 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=142 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=141 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. Fri, 11 May 2012 17:19:15 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=141 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=140 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'. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:03:13 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=140 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=139 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. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:34:41 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=139 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=138 A new International section has been added to the Russell-Cooke website after analysis of client requirements and visitor traffic. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:14:17 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=138 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=137 Russell-Cooke partner and head of the Charity and Social Business team, James Sinclair Taylor, has recently been appointed 'Protector of the NESTA Trust'. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:02:48 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=137 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=136 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. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:18:43 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=136 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=135 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. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:56:52 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=135 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=134 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. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:45:32 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=134 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=133 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. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:38:43 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=133 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=132 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. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:17:40 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=132 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=131 A collective from Russell-Cooke's commercial property team recently attended MIPIM 2012, including Peter Dawson, Matthew Garrod, Rachael Beaumont and Elizabeth Dawes. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:49:35 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=131 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=130 Russell-Cooke litigation partner Francesca Kaye, was elected as the new president of the London Solicitors Litigation Association (LSLA), 6 March 2012. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:54:03 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=130 http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=129 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. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:06:26 GMT http://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/about-news-story.cfm?id=129 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