Chambers UK 2024 recognises 37 lawyers and 15 teams at Russell-Cooke

In total, the directory has recognised 15 teams and 37 lawyers; several of whom are ranked in multiple practice areas. A number of teams and individuals have joined the rankings this year, whilst others have been promoted.

Chambers UK is a highly-regarded legal directory, detailing the rankings of law firms and lawyers across all facets of the legal sector. The publication conducts research and interviews with clients, lawyers and co-professionals to assess lawyers and firms across their specialist fields. The analysis provided by Chambers UK is valuable resource for clients seeking legal services to identify top-tier legal representation, according to expertise.   

Of the 37 lawyers ranked, there are two ranked as Senior Statespeople: James Sinclair Taylor (charities) and Jason Hunter (real estate: litigation). Three partners are ranked in Band 1. Senior Partner John Gould is once again recognised in Band 1 for Professional Discipline; Joint Managing Partner James Carroll appears in Band 1 for Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth along with Family: Mainly ADR whilst consultant Samantha Little is ranked in Band 1 for both Children: Public Law Matters and Children / Family Law. 

Russell-Cooke teams are ranked across 15 categories by Chambers 2024, with new rankings in Education: Individuals and in Family/Children. Individual rankings have increased from 33 in the 2023 guide to 37 in the new publication.

The following teams are ranked, three in Band 1 (Family / Children: Public Law Matters, Family / Matrimonial: High Net Worth and Real Estate: £10-£50m).

• Charities: “The team provide efficient responses, are always available and are extremely professional.”
• Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant: “The team have a depth of knowledge and an ability to focus on the small but important details.”
• Crime: “0ur queries were always answered quickly, with a good level of detail, and we were very impressed by the reassuringly fast service.”
• Education: Individuals: “The firm is diligent in managing and understanding complex cases. They are very impressive with their responsiveness.”
• Employment: Senior Executives: “Russell-Cooke have a very strong grasp of both the legal technicalities and commercial dynamics. They are very responsive, punctual and thorough.”
• Family/Children Law: "Russell-Cooke is excellent and provides very good support."
• Family/Children: Cross-border Disputes: “They have a fantastic children department and continue to offer top-quality advice.”
• Family/Children: Public Law Matters: “Russell-Cooke is hugely respected in the children law space.”
• Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth: “Russell-Cooke is an excellent, well-rounded family team who work collaboratively as much as possible.”
• Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant: “They respond to all clients within a timely fashion, are never chased for an update and ensure their client is aware of each step taken along their journey with their case.”
• Real Estate: Litigation:  “Russell-Cooke is a warm, modern firm with plenty of character, but still delivers consistently.”
• Real Estate: £10-50 million: “Russell-Cooke provides more than just a technical legal review, they also provide commercial insight on what the matter might mean to our business.”
• Professional Discipline: “Russell-Cooke provide responsive and effective advice and guidance to matters of complexity.”
• Social Housing: Tenants: “The lawyers I dealt with were very helpful and they communicated with me on every step they were taking.”
• Family/Matrimonial (Guildford and Surrounds): “The team is excellent. They're professional, empathetic and always available.”

The firm's rankings in Chambers UK and Chambers High Net Worth can be viewed on the Chambers website.