UK Guide 2026 : London (Firms)
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Russell-Cooke ha a well-regarded team with extensive experience managing high-profile cases, including murder, drugs supply charges and serious sexual offences. The team has notable expertise in representing clients with mental health issues and brain injuries and also represents gang and organised crime-affiliated clients accused of serious offences.
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They seem very committed to their clients and very diligent, thoughtful and balanced in their approach.
Those that I work with at Russell-Cooke are some of the brightest and most incisive solicitors.
Everyone I had contact with was extremely friendly, courteous and efficient. I received excellent service.
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Jae Carwardine is a highly experienced criminal defence specialist. She handles a wide variety of matters with particular focus on serious sexual offences.
Jae has been an incredible support, handling the complexity of my case with reassuring ease and is a force to be reckoned with.
Jae is outstanding and goes the extra mile for her clients. She is really passionate, devoted and really thorough.
Jae is excellent to work with. She is responsive, knowledgeable and really cares about each of her clients. She is always willing and determined to go the extra mile for them.
Martin is an excellent lawyer and has a real eye for detail. He manages clients very well and is very committed and careful in terms of information he gives to counsel.
Martin is one of the most confident, experienced and understanding solicitors I have worked with. He has a real feel for criminal law, is never flustered and is great with clients.
Martin is a brilliant lawyer who has an enviable ability to drill down into the detail of any case he is involved with.
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