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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.

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.

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

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. 

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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

Russell-Cooke news and insights

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

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19.06.2026

AI and copyright law face uncertain future—Solicitors Journal

Stephen Smithers, associate, Russell-Cooke solicitors litigation team.
Stephen Smithers
1 min Read
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19.06.2026

Conduct in financial remedy proceedings: has the threshold become too high?

What constitutes sufficiently ‘bad behaviour’? As family lawyers, we are used to explaining section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 at the very first meeting...
Jasmin Talai, Senior associate in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, family and children team.
Jasmin Talai
5 min Read
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18.06.2026

Around 1 in 40 UK sponsor licence holders is affected by enforcement each year, analysis shows

Analysis of Home Office data from 2014 to 2025 shows that while the sponsor licence system has expanded rapidly, approval rates have tightened and enforcement activity has become more visible across a much larger employer base.
Ed Wanambwa, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, immigration law team.
Ed Wanambwa
7 min Read
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