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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.

Three men smiling in black tie - the left man is in white blazer and the two men on the right are in black blazers. The man in the middle is holding the trophy. Russell-Cooke scoops Law Firm of the Year: The Independents at The Lawyer Awards

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

11.02.2026

Sarah Richardson shortlisted for Diversity Champion of the Year at Women & Diversity in Law Awards

Partner Sarah Richardson has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Diversity Champion of the Year - Private Practice Lawyer category at the Women & Diversity in Law Awards...
Sarah Richardson, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, family and children team.
Sarah Richardson
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11.02.2026

Russell-Cooke represents Crowborough Shield CIC in High Court judicial review application

Russell-Cooke has been instructed by Crowborough Shield CIC in its application for judicial review of the Home Office’s decision to designate the Crowborough Training...
Lui Asquith, Associate in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, regulation and compliance team.
Lui Asquith
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10.02.2026

Can I sell my parcel of land if one of my co-owners has died?–The Times

Partner Gareth Ledsham has responded to a reader’s question about the sale of jointly owned land following the death of one of the co-owners, where the deceased’s will...
Gareth Ledsham, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, trust, will and estate disputes team.
Gareth Ledsham
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