Russell-Cooke appoints legal director to strengthen regulation and public law team
Russell-Cooke has recruited Susanna Heley as a legal director in its regulation and public law team.
Susanna, who joins from Weightmans, is a litigator specialising in regulatory law and professional disciplinary work, particularly for solicitors and other legal professionals. She advises on the full spectrum of regulatory issues, including regulatory investigations, disciplinary proceedings, Ombudsman complaints, statutory appeals to the High Court and judicial review challenges. She has substantial experience of defending solicitors in SRA investigations and before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
She also advises law firms, supporting compliance officers for legal practice (COLPs) and for finance and administration (COFAs) with interna investigations and self-reports. She advises on rights to practice for individuals, firms and Alternative Business Structures including recognition applications. Alongside this, Susanna acts in commercial disputes including contractual, shareholder and director matters, insolvency and partnership issues.
Susanna is a co-author of several editions of The Solicitors Handbook as well as the only textbooks on SDT procedure and SRA investigations. She writes for Practical Law and LexisNexis, and is Chairperson of the Solicitors Assistance Scheme, working in conjunction with LawCare and the Solicitors Charity to help fellow solicitors, employees and their families in times of need.
We are delighted to welcome Susanna to Russell-Cooke. Her deep knowledge of solicitors’ regulation, combined with her litigation experience and profile in the regulatory field, makes her an excellent fit for our established team. As trusted advisers to the profession, we are often described as the ‘lawyers’ lawyers’ and Susanna’s appointment further strengthens that reputation.
Russell-Cooke has a stellar reputation for its regulatory work and for supporting solicitors and firms at all stages of their professional journey. I look forward to bringing my experience to the team and to working with colleagues across the firm to help clients navigate the increasingly complex regulatory landscape.
Get in touch
If you would like to speak with a member of the team you can contact our regulation and public law solicitors by telephone on +44 (0)20 3826 7524 or complete our enquiry form.
