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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.

The Future of Family Business

What does the future hold for the UK's family businesses? Drawing on insights from family business owners and advisers, our latest report explores the challenges and opportunities facing the sector, from succession and governance to reputation, stewardship and long-term growth.

Future Of Family Business Report News 2026

Employment Rights Act 2025: are you prepared?

Explore our new video series and practical briefings on some of the key changes affecting employers and what they mean in practice.

Employment Law Solicitors

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.

Russell-Cooke, Responsible Business Report 2025-26, brochure cover. Kingston upon Thames river view.

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

In the spotlight

Education law

As children head back to school, families can face a range of education-related challenges. Our specialist education law solicitors provide expert advice on SEND and EHCPs, school admissions and exclusions, disability discrimination, disputes with schools and local authorities, safeguarding concerns, and subject access and data rectification requests. We help parents and young people secure the support and outcomes they need with confidence and clarity.

Education Law Solicitors

Education law

Our empathetic style of client care is informed by lived experience including of parenting children with SEN/D. We adopt a solution focused and where necessary...

Russell-Cooke news and insights

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News

28.10.2026

The lease by reference: an outdated renewal tool?

Picture the scene: a landlord-client reaches out to his solicitor and explains that renewal terms have been agreed with an existing tenant. The lease has been in place for almost 15 successful years, and in the coming months it will expire...
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Christopher Edwards
3 min Read
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28.10.2026

Is Britain’s wealth exodus about to accelerate?—Spear’s

Partner Matthew Radcliffe has been featured in a Spear’s article exploring whether the UK's recent tax reforms could lead to an increase...
Matthew Radcliffe, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, dispute resolution team.
Matthew Radcliffe
1 min Read
News

28.10.2026

Budget 2026: welcome changes for Americans with US trusts and LLCs

The UK Government's Budget on 28 October 2026 contains two potentially game-changing developments for US taxpayers living in, or considering moving to, the UK: relief for certain trusts inadvertently brought into UK residence...
Matthew Radcliffe, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, dispute resolution team.
Matthew Radcliffe
4 min Read
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