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Russell-Cooke

Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Russell-Cooke

Rankings

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Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth - UK-wide

Band 1

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What the Team is Known For

Russell-Cooke has substantial experience advising high net worth clients on a broad range of matrimonial matters. It is particularly well regarded for its financial remedies practice.

Strengths

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  • Every member of the team at Russell-Cooke is knowledgeable, calm, consistent, empathetic and easy to build a trusting relationship with.

    Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Russell-Cooke is a fantastic full-service firm at the top of its game.

    Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Russell-Cooke is widely regarded for having super bright but also super pragmatic lawyers. They champion their clients but don't take bad points. They are constructive, collaborative and creative when handling complex multijurisdictional settlements.

    Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Russell-Cooke is a market leader in its mediation offering. It has the most solid team and is offering non-court dispute resolution in a different way. You know your clients are in safe hands.

    Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Fiona Read
    Band 1Fiona Read

    Fiona Read

    Fiona Read handles a range of matrimonial law matters, including financial remedy proceedings for high net worth individuals. She also has a well-regarded mediation practice.

    • Fiona is a great mediator.
      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Fiona Read is super experienced and a fantastic lawyer.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Fiona is excellent. She has gravitas and knows how to cut through things. There's no fuss there.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 1James Carroll
    Band 1James Carroll

    James Carroll

    James Carroll is an experienced family lawyer with extensive expertise in handling complex financial matters. He is also a highly regarded mediator.

    • James Carroll is highly emotionally intelligent, extremely knowledgeable and experienced. He is calm, pragmatic and empathetic.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • James Carroll is my go-to mediator. He is fabulous with clients, dynamic, pragmatic and a really good, sensible practitioner.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • James Carroll is very skilled, sensitive and understanding, but also firm and challenging when needed.

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    • James Carroll is very intelligent and pragmatic. He doesn’t take the long route and tries to get things resolved.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • James Carroll has a stellar reputation. He is one of the country's go-to leading mediators.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 1Kate Hamilton
    Band 1Kate Hamilton

    Kate Hamilton

    Kate Hamilton advises affluent clients on a wide range of matters including divorce, nuptial agreements and children matters.
    • Kate Hamilton is excellent as a mediator. She is increasingly sought after, calm, emotionally bright and able.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Kate Hamilton is totally across the detail and knows the ins and outs of matters. She is very hands-on and got a great outcome because the case had been so well prepared.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Kate Hamilton seemed experienced and professional. She understood my situation and provided a safe space for discussion while remaining impartial.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Kate Hamilton is always down to earth and always has an answer to my questions.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Kate Hamilton is a highly regarded solicitor and mediator with a no-nonsense approach, giving strategic advice and a commercial take on cases to help clients achieve great outcomes.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 1Katie Longmate
    Band 1Katie Longmate

    Katie Longmate

    Katie Longmate advises her clients on a broad range of issues in family law.

    • Katie Longmate was very responsive and approachable. She explained things clearly and built rapport quickly and effectively. She was attuned to all the issues that needed addressing.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Katie Longmate is excellent, she doesn’t compromise on excellence and is super clever.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Katie Longmate is a dedicated solicitor and empathetic mediator who works hard to ensure clients are provided with a high-quality and valuable service.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 4Jemma Pollock
    Band 4Jemma Pollock

    Jemma Pollock

    Jemma Pollock handles divorce and nuptial agreements for high net worth clients, often dealing with matters that involve considerations of foreign jurisdictions.

    • Jemma Pollock is a class act in every way. She is supremely organised and commercial with stellar emotional intelligence.

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    • Jemma Pollock demonstrates a high standard of client service. She is professional in her approach and reliably responsive, ensuring that communication feels smooth and timely. Her manner builds confidence and makes it easy to engage with her, even when matters are urgent or emotionally charged.

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    • Jemma Pollock is always very helpful and calm.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Jemma Pollock is very calming and reassuring during the whole process. She came up with excellent strategy.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 5Hannah Minty
    Band 5Hannah Minty

    Hannah Minty

    Hannah Minty is quickly developing a strong reputation for complex matrimonial finance matters.
    • Hannah Minty has been really helpful. She is very pragmatic and reasonable.

      Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

Ranked Individuals at Russell-Cooke (9)

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