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From commercial enterprises and charities to personal challenges and opportunities, Russell-Cooke’s award-winning team of advisors is here to do what’s right for you.
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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.

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Out of court options

We take the time to understand what matters most to you and your family. This allows us to guide you towards the most appropriate out-of-court solution, helping you resolve issues calmly and constructively. Our family lawyers have extensive experience across mediation, collaborative law, arbitration and other non-court processes. Where possible, we help you avoid court while achieving fair, practical and lasting outcomes.

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Out of Court Options

When relationships change, you deserve clear guidance and a supportive team focused on achieving lasting solutions with dignity and respect.

Russell-Cooke wins Law Firm of the Year: The Independents

We were proud to be named Law Firm of the Year: The Independents at The Lawyer Awards 2025. The award recognises our outstanding client service, commitment to ethical practice and continued growth.

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Responsible Business Report 24-25

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 2024-5 Responsible Business report

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Russell-Cooke news and insights

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News

08.01.2026

Gifts of Italian property – an important change

Forced heirship rules form a fundamental and deeply embedded part of the Italian legal system. Italy has traditionally taken a robust approach to protecting the rights...
Jessica Zama, senior associate in the Russell-Cooke, Italian law team.
Jessica Zama
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08.01.2026

The Pathfinder report – improving private law children proceedings

A report was released yesterday evaluating the Ministry of Justice’s Pathfinder pilot. Since 2022, Pathfinder has been piloted in selected Family Courts in England and Wales. 
Sarah Richardson, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, family and children team.
Sarah Richardson
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07.01.2026

Russell-Cooke to hit the slopes for PropSki 2026

Russell-Cooke is proud to sponsor PropSki 2026, a leading property ski networking event organised by PropEvents...
Katie Cooper a senior associate, Russell-Cooke, real estate, planning and construction team. Pippa Beesley (1) Brooke Clarke, Trainee in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, charity law and not for profit team. Nick Manning Roshni Pankhaina an associate in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors real estate team.
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Katie Cooper, Pippa Beesley, Brooke Clark, Nicholas Manning, Roshni Pankhania
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