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We are a top 100 legal firm with around 250 lawyers. We work for a mix of commercial, not-for-profit and private clients.

Russell-Cooke wins Law Firm of the Year at the LexisNexis Legal Awards 2026

We were proud to be named Law Firm of the Year at the LexisNexis Legal Awards 2026. The award recognises our continued growth and commitment to our clients, people and communities.

Lexisnexis Legal Awards 2026 Winner

Responsible Business Report 25-26

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 2025-6 Responsible Business report.

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In the spotlight

Renters’ Rights Act

We understand how significant the Renters’ Rights Act is for anyone involved in the private rented sector. Whether you're an individual who is a landlord, a tenant, letting agent or organisation working within the sector, we’ll help you stay informed and compliant. Our series page brings together the latest insights, analysis and guidance to help you understand what the reforms, effective from 1 May 2026, mean for you. You will also find a range of resources to help you navigate one of the most significant overhauls of landlord-tenant law in recent years. 

Real estate disputes
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01.05.2026

The Renters' Rights Act series: everything you need to know about the future of the private rented sector

Welcome to the renters' rights series. On this page, you will find a range of resources to help you navigate one of the most significant overhauls of landlord-tenant law...

Stephen Small, partner in the Russell-Cooke property litigation team.
Stephen Small
1 min Read

Pride at Russell-Cooke

This Pride Month, we’ve been sharing stories from across the firm, reflecting on the importance of visibility and exploring what it means to feel able to be yourself at work.

From sharing perspectives to supporting the wider profession, explore how we’ve marked Pride this month - see what we’ve been doing below.

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Russell-Cooke news and insights

Keep up to date with the latest news, insights and events

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01.07.2026

Stokes retires with no case to answer… Howzat?!

In a new briefing, partner Joel Leigh comments on the regulatory and disciplinary fallout from the recent Ben Stokes nightclub incident, and what it reveals about the effectiveness of governance in elite sport...
Joel Leigh, partner in the dispute resolution team at Russell-Cooke. Megan Knowles, Trainee in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, property litigation team.
Multiple Authors
5 min Read
Joel Leigh, Megan Knowles
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30.06.2026

Pride Month 2026: what it means at Russell-Cooke

This Pride Month, we’ve taken time to reflect on what Pride means to our people and to our firm, celebrating progress, sharing personal perspectives and reinforcing our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive...
James Carroll, Managing Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, family and children team.
James Carroll
4 min Read
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29.06.2026

The Hope Not Hate case—Civil Society

Associate Ciara Maybey has contributed an article to Civil Society about the Charity Commission’s regulatory case involving the Hope...
Ciara Maybey, an associate in the Russell-Cooke charity law team.
Ciara Maybey
1 min Read
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