Russell-Cooke has today announced the return of leading family law specialist and mediator Lauren Hall as a partner in the firm’s family and children team.
Lauren rejoins Russell-Cooke after leading the International Children practice at Osbornes Law, where she was a partner. Lauren has built a strong reputation for her work on complex international child abduction cases, children disputes, and financial issues following relationship breakdowns, and is recognised in both Chambers and Legal 500. An Accredited Resolution Specialist and founding member of the Child Abduction Lawyers Association (CALA), Lauren brings with her a wealth of expertise in cross-border family issues and high-conflict matters.
Her return strengthens an already deep bench of family law experts at Russell-Cooke and continues a trajectory of strategic growth for the team, including the high-profile additions of partners Katie Longmate and Rachel Donald. Senior associate James Sandiford has also recently returned to the team, further reinforcing its depth and specialist expertise.
These appointments reflect the firm’s ongoing investment in building one of the most dynamic and comprehensive family law offerings in London and beyond.
We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Lauren back. She is widely respected for her work in international children law, particularly in cross-border abduction and relocation matters, and her reputation for combining clarity with compassion is well earned.
The return of Lauren and James Sandiford to the team, along with last year’s appointments of Katie Longmate and Rachel Donald, underlines our ability to attract and retain top-tier talent owing to our culture as a firm and the quality of our work. It also reinforces our position as one of the leading family law practices in London.
I’m really pleased to be returning to Russell-Cooke. The firm’s approach and dedication to client service perfectly aligns with my professional ethos and my commitment to constructive family law practice. I’m looking forward to collaborating again with the brilliant team here and continuing to support families through what are often incredibly difficult periods in their lives, particularly in complex international cases.
Russell-Cooke’s family and children team advises on a broad range of matters including divorce, cohabitation, complex financial remedies, private children matters, and surrogacy and fertility law. Lauren’s arrival brings the number of partners in the family and children team to nine.
Get in touch
If you would like to speak with a member of the team you can contact our family and children solicitors by telephone on +44 (0)20 3826 7520 or complete our enquiry form.
