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News 2004
Tale of Two Winners
The Russell-Cooke sponsored athletes had a hugely successful summer after excelling in the areas of rowing and fencing.
Rebecca Romero won a Silver medal in the Athens Olympics after she stroked the British Women's quadruple sculls team to second behind the gold medal winners, Germany. Alison Mowbray, Debbie Flood, Frances Houghton and Rebecca were gaining on the German team as they crossed the line but left themselves with too much to do and were just pipped to the finish line by two seconds.
Rebecca's 2004 season started well after she earned gold in the season's opening World Cup in Poznan, before adding silver in the World Cup event in Munich and gold in the Lucerne World Cup.
Thomas Cadman, of the London Thames Fencing Club in Barnes, was crowned British National Champion in July. Thomas has been one of the country's top epeeists for a number of years, but his recent performances at the Championships, which were held at RAF Cosford, pushed him to the top of the national league table.
SFLA Accreditation for Russell-Cooke Solicitor
Anna Keat, a Solicitor in Russell-Cooke's Matrimonial department, has received a significant accolade after achieving Accredited Specialist status with the Solicitors Family Law Association (SFLA).
Anna's accreditation has been awarded in the areas of financial provision on divorce and international child abduction, and recognises her skills in handling family disputes.
The SFLA scheme is intended to help those faced with family breakdown make informed choices when seeking legal advice.
To qualify as an Accredited Specialist Anna was required to prove a thorough understanding of child and family law, demonstrate her knowledge of the latest developments in legislation affecting family finance and have established standards of good professional practice.
For further details about the SFLA click here.
Russell-Cooke Consulted by the Telegraph
Richard Frimston, partner and head of the Private Client department, was invited to contribute to an article which appeared in the Sunday Telegraph on 4th July 2004.
The article, which featured in the Money section, focused on the various tax implications of buying properties abroad.
Richard is a recognised expert in multi-jurisdictional estates and is Chairman of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners' (STEP) Cross Border Property and Succession Group. He recently represented STEP at the European Union Succession Conference and reported back to the Law Society's International Issues Committee.
Richard can be contacted at:
frimstonr@russell-cooke.co.uk
New Partner Announcement
Russell-Cooke is pleased to announce that Samantha Little and Shivaji Shiva have been made partners in the firm as of 1st July 2004.
Samantha works in Russell-Cooke's Childcare Department where she specialises in care proceedings, adoption, and residence and contact cases. She is a member of the Law Society's Children Panel, the National Association of Guardians ad Litem and Reporting Officers, the Solicitors Family Law Association and the Association of Lawyers for Children.
Shivaji advises charities and voluntary organisations on a range of commercial issues, including trademark and copyright, advice on funding agreements, fair trade, and the legal aspects of employment policies. He also provides advice on employing new media, managing research contracts, brand protection and regulatory issues.
The new appointments means Russell-Cooke now has 37 partners in offices in Central and South West London, and Kingston-upon-Thames.
In other partner news, Pauline Droop has retired as a
partner of the firm but is retained as a consultant for the Employment Department.
Top 5 for Charities
Russell-Cooke's Charity Team has been listed amongst the top five legal advisors in the country for charities and the voluntary sector in the recently published Dresdner RCM Top 3000 Charities 2004.
The publication is a highly regarded charities guide and Russell-Cooke's inclusion, ahead of global firms such as Eversheds and Linklaters, is recognition of the committment and expertise of James Sinclair Taylor and his team.
Click here to visit our Charities department.
Stepping Out 2004
In the face of very strong competition, the winner of the 2004 'Stepping Out' T-shirt design competition was Abby Fox of St Mary's Church of England Primary School in Putney.
Councillor Chief Mrs. Lola Ayonrinde, The Mayor of Wandsworth presented Abby with her prize during assembly at St Mary's on Friday.
Russell-Cooke's Managing Partner, Nigel Coates, and School Travel Plans Co-ordinator at Wandsworth Borough Council, Jane Greatholder were there to see Abby being presented with her winning design, as was Abby's proud Mum.
Abby and each member of her class who entered the competition received a T-shirt depicting the winning design, along with goody bags containing gifts to support walking to school and outdoor activities.
As part of the build up to Wandsworth Council's Walk to School week a selection of the judges favourite designs are featured as part of a 'Stepping Out' exhibition in both Putney and Roehampton Children's libraries during the next few weeks.
This year's competition was the most popular ever, with almost 200 entries from schools across Putney and the judges found the decision-making process even harder than ever.
"We were delighted with the response from schools in Putney this year even though it made our job much harder", said Jane Greatholder, School Travel Plans Co-ordinator at Wandsworth Council and member of the judging panel.
Nigel Coates Stepping Out judge and Managing Partner of Russell-Cooke said:
"We have been bowled-over by the creativity of the children who entered the competition. They show an impressive understanding of the benefits of walking to school on their health and the environment. It has been a pleasure to be involved in the competition once again."
This year's competition was the most popular ever, with almost 200 entries from seven schools across Putney.
March 2004
French Department Expands Business Law Expertise
The French department at Russell-Cooke has expanded its business law expertise after recruiting Patrick Delas from KPMG in Paris.
Patrick's 12 years experience in French corporate law means the department can now offer comprehensive legal services to those looking to set up and run a business in France, in addition to its flourishing property practice.
The development is in response to the changing needs of the department's client base. People are increasingly taking advantage of the cheaper property prices in France to adopt a new lifestyle and this often includes setting up and running their own business.
Patrick Delas joins the French team on 5th January 2004.
For further information see the French Law pages of www.russell-cooke.co.uk or visit
www.frenchpropertylaw.co.uk
Charity Team Secures Major New Client
The Charity Team, lead by James Sinclair Taylor, has been appointed to act for Eduserv, the educational grant making and service providing organisation.
The charity, which has a turnover of £14million a year, provides innovative technologies across education and the wider community, as well as investing in learning and research.
A representative from Eduserv said they chose Russell-Cooke because of the Charity Team's 'intelligent approach'.
The team has considerable experience in this field and acts for a number of not-for-profit organisations specialising in the provision of Internet services.
James Sinclair Taylor said of the appointment:
"We are very excited to be working with a charity at the cutting edge of technology as it continues to improve services across the education and training sectors."
The Charity Commission's website can be viewed at:
www.charity-commission.gov.uk
Charity Team Commences New Seminar Series
The Russell-Cooke Charity Team is pleased to announce a new series of seminars aimed at charities and the not-for-profit sector.
The series will cover a range of topics, including Risk Management, Fundraising and Trading, Care Services Contracts and The Role of Company Secretary in a Charity.
The seminars, which begin on the 6th November and will be held at Russell-Cooke's Central London offices, have become an increasingly popular event and places are strictly limited.
For further details and a booking form please click
here.
Charity Team Legal Updates
The Charity Team is pleased to announce that its popular legal updates for charities and the not-for-profit sector will soon be available online at www.russell-cooke.co.uk.
The updates contain the latest legal developments affecting charities and other not-for-profit organisations. The issues addressed range from employment law and racial discrimination, to public sector contracting and the risks associated with managing websites.
If you would like to register to receive the free updates or view past issues then please click here.
Russell-Cooke Launches French Property Website
Russell-Cooke has launched a new French Property Law website that aims to demystify the laws governing French property purchasers and make the process of buying French property simpler.
The site is a comprehensive resource for people looking to buy a property or set up a business in France, and features guides to buying or renting property in France, the latest legal developments in French property law, frequently asked questions and a glossary of useful French property terms.
As the number of people in the UK buying a property in France increases Russell-Cooke has maintained a strong presence in French property law and the firm sees the site as an extension of its specialised service.
Dawn Alderson, Partner in the French department at Russell-Cooke said:
'Because the French system of buying and selling property is very different from the English one, it can have far reaching implications for English purchasers. We see French Property Law as a critical part of our service to existing clients and those looking to make their dream move.
"By employing our vast experience and bilateral approach to buying property abroad, we are able to recognise the concerns of potential buyers and go some way to making their move a less stressful one."
www.frenchpropertylaw.co.uk
New partner Announcement
Russell-Cooke Solicitors is pleased to announce that Jae Carwardine will be made a Partner in the firm as of 1st October 2004.
Jae is Head of the Criminal department, which is held in high regard and recommended in the Legal 500. She specialises in a range of serious and complex cases, both privately and publicly funded.
Jae has a proven track record of defending professionals whose reputation and/or career is threatened as a result of criminal charges. She is also experienced in dealing with high profile cases that generate local and national media coverage.
The new appointment brings the total number of partners to 35 across Central and South West London, and Kingston-upon-Thames. |
