UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
Ranked Individuals
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The team at Russell-Cooke is experienced in handling a wide range of international matters, with particular expertise in intercountry adoption proceedings. The firm's work also includes abduction cases and arrangements regarding surrogacy.
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Russell-Cooke does excellent work in surrogacy and modern families.
Russell-Cooke has hard-working, sensible practitioners, especially in international cases.
It is a very, strong dedicated team with great customer care. I love the personal touch and empathy they bring to the situation.
Russell-Cooke provide empathy and understanding of clients, particularly in regards to how stressful the process is.
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Lauren Hall is known for her expertise in Hague Convention proceedings, but also advises clients on other international matters, such as wardship proceedings and cross-border child arrangement orders.
Lauren is a highly astute, dedicated and hard-working partner. She works excellently with counsel and is really on top of the details of each case.
Lauren Hall is compassionate, understanding and very supportive of clients.
Lauren is highly competent and pragmatic.
Jade Quirke specialises in children law and particularly in cross-border proceedings concerning surrogacy and adoption from outside the UK.
Jade Quirke is amazing.
Jade is very down to earth and approachable, and clients feel comfortable with her.
Jade Quirke is exceptional and is creating a name for herself. She has a wise head and comes up with really creative suggestions.
Family/Children Law: International Abduction, Adoption and Surrogacy
Family/Children Law: International Abduction, Adoption and Surrogacy
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