Ilana Cohen

Associate Real estate, planning and construction team

About Ilana

I take pride in providing clients with clear, well-rounded advice and solutions for their specific commercial needs.

Ilana has experience acting for a full range of clients from property investors to institution portfolio clients.

Ilana works on a varied range of real estate matters, including commercial leases, commercial acquisitions and disposals, and property management.

Ilana joined Russell-Cooke in April 2023, having completed her training contract at a top 30 law firm and qualifying in March 2023.

Education

Studied international relations at Swansea University graduating in 2013
Studied a masters in international relations at Swansea University graduating in 2015
completed GDL and LPC at The University of Law obtaining a distinction

Ilana's highlights

Real estate legal news—June 2026

In this issue, we look at climate change’s impact on property transactions, the rising need for environmental due diligence, everyday legal questions from home‑working and...

Edward Fairweather, Senior associate in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, real estate, planning and construction team.

Ilana Cohen, Associate in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, real estate, planning and construction team.

Multiple Authors

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The increasing impact of climate change on property transactions and what solicitors need to do

A rise in extreme weather and tightening environmental regulations is increasingly shaping climate‑related risks in property transactions, prompting solicitors to assess...

Multiple Authors

2 min Read

Is a thumbs-up emoji sufficient evidence to waive a rent increase? *thinking emoji*

A thumbs-up emoji may acknowledge or respond to a message, but it will not necessarily amount to clear evidence of agreement or waiver in the context of legal and...