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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.

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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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

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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 news and insights

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News

24.03.2026

Moonlighting or misconduct: how should HR handle employee side hustles?—People Management Magazine

Senior associate Jeremy Coy has been quoted in an article from People Management Magazine on the issue of employee ‘moonlighting’ and how organisations...
Jeremy Coy, senior associate in the Russell-Cooke employment law team.
Jeremy Coy
1 min Read
News

23.03.2026

An introduction to share option schemes for startups

Many growing companies use equity incentives to attract, retain and motivate key employees without significant upfront cash cost. There are several ways to do this...
Sally Johnston, Senior associate in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, corporate and commercial team. Guy Wilmot, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, corporate and commercial team.
Multiple Authors
7 min Read
Sally Johnston, Guy Wilmot
News

20.03.2026

The underrated value of non-legal work experience for aspiring lawyers

Legal assistant Shannon Dhillon from the education law team explores why work experience outside the legal sector is valuable and how it can shape a stronger...
Shannon Dhillon, legal assistant in the education law team at Russell-Cooke
Shannon Dhillon
4 min Read
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