Russell Cooke Bedford Row Holborn

About James

James Cook advises on estate and succession planning, wills, probate, trusts, tax-planning, lasting powers of attorney, enduring powers of attorney and Court of Protection matters. His work often includes international elements whereby he advises both UK and non-UK clients. He is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, a student member of the Association of Taxation Technicians and was named in eprivateclient's Top 35 under 35 classes of 2017 and 2018. 

James Cook is always willing to jump on the phone and speak with my clients about certain matters. He is never pushy and has a friendly helpful approach that makes my clients feel calm
Legal 500

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18.07.2025

Cohabitation Law and Practice Handbook—Resolution

Private client partner James Cook has co-authored a chapter in the Cohabitation Law and Practice Handbook (2nd edition), a definitive...
James Cook, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, private client team.
James Cook
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10.01.2025

Family Office case studies

In these examples, you will see how we have assisted a family navigating succession issues in a major IT business, advised on wealth protection strategies for a...
James Cook, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, private client team. James Carroll, Managing Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, family and children team. Alison Regan, Partner of Russell-Cooke Solicitors and head of the trusts wills estate disputes team. David Webster, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, corporate and commercial team. Matthew Garrod, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, real estate, planning and construction team. Pippa Garland (1) Matt Bosworth, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, regulation and compliance team. Ed Wanambwa, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, immigration law team.
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James Cook, James Carroll, Alison Regan, David Webster, Matthew Garrod, Pippa Garland, Matt Bosworth, Ed Wanambwa
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03.12.2024

Alexandra Mackenzie Smith promoted to legal director

Russell-Cooke has promoted Alexandra (Alex) Mackenzie-Smith to the role of legal director. The role was first established in December 2022 and Alex’s appointment to the role...
James Cook, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, private client team.
James Cook
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