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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

15.01.2026

Global Sport Group launches $3.15 billion debt finance to achieve sports acquisitions

Global Sport Group (GSG) the sports investment section of CVC Capital Partners is one of the major players in the sports industry...
Thomas Clark, partner in the Russell-Cooke corporate and commercial team. Oliver Ward, legal assistant in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, corporate and commercial team.
Multiple Authors
3 min Read
Thomas Clark, Oliver Ward
News

13.01.2026

Q&A: Arbitration as an alternative solution to court proceedings

Family arbitration is a form of non-court dispute resolution (NCDR ), in which an independent family arbitrator will make binding decisions on family law matters...
Fiona Read, Consultant in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, family team Louise Bonnici, Trainee in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, private client team.
Multiple Authors
6 min Read
Fiona Read, Louise Bonnici
News

13.01.2026

Looking ahead: what 2026 may hold for the legal sector

As the legal profession looks ahead to 2026, the direction of travel is becoming clearer. Structural pressures, market consolidation and questions about the profession’s social...
Matthew Garrod, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, real estate, planning and construction team.
Matthew Garrod
2 min Read
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