Russell-Cooke
High Net Worth Guide 2024
About
Senior Partner: John Gould
Number of partners: 65
Number of lawyers: 120
Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish
Firm Overview:
Having worked for many years with individuals, families, entrepreneurs and professionals based both in the UK and internationally, the high net worth team at Russell-Cooke understands the wide range of legal, financial and emotional issues that can arise. They also recognise that your family, your business and your wealth are all inextricably linked and that any advice you receive should take them all into account. The unusually broad range of specialisms within Russell-Cooke means you can turn to a single team for the prompt informed guidance you and your family need. As well as helping you make the best-informed decisions and plan for the future, the close-knit team also has the experience to anticipate problems before they arise.
Main Areas of Practice:
Wealth & Succession Planning:
Often working closely with a family’s other advisers, the wealth and succession planning team offers guidance on all legal aspects of wealth planning and protection.
Succession Planning:
The team specialises in everything from wills, powers of attorney and estate administration to trusts and Family Investment Companies.
Cross-Border:
Where assets straddle multiple jurisdictions, the team works with the private international law team and firms in Russell-Cooke’s global network to provide practical advice.
Entrepreneurs & Family Businesses:
Key areas on which the firm offers guidance include business property relief and entrepreneurs’ relief.
Tax Advice:
The firm’s specialists are able to advise on all aspects of tax in relation to wealth and succession planning, including inheritance tax, capital gains tax and stamp duty.
Contact: Rebecca Fisher
Tel: +44 (0)20 8394 6218
Email:[email protected]
Real Estate (Residential):
Services range from simple conveyancing for high-value properties to managing the family estate and developing your investment portfolio.
Contact: Donall Murphy
Tel: +44 (0)20 8394 6512
Email: [email protected]
French Law & Property:
Russell-Cooke’s dual-qualified French team can advise on many aspects of French property law including sales and purchases and ownership structures. The team offers guidance on issues involving France and the EU Succession Regulation 650/12, estate planning, wills, cross-border tax advice, French probate and administration of successions. If you have complex cross-border issues, capacity issues, or issues involving French property and transfers of property following divorce, there are experts at Russell-Cooke who can help.
Contact: Nicole Gallop Mildon
Tel: +44 (0)20 8394 6234
Email:[email protected]
Contact: Patrick Delas
Tel: +44 (0)20 8394 6387
Email: [email protected]
Resolving Disputes:
It could be a disagreement over the way the family trust is being run, a threat to a trust or assets, or a challenge to the succession of an estate. Whatever the nature of the dispute, Russell-Cooke’s dedicated trust and estate disputes team can help to resolve it in the most sensitive and efficient way, whether through negotiation, mediation or hard-fought litigation.
Contact: Alison Regan
Tel: +44 (0)20 8394 6549
Email:[email protected]
Family Relationships:
For any family, relationship changes will often have significant immediate and long-term consequences – both emotionally and financially. Expert, empathetic advice is vital to ensure you are taking the right course and the process is sensitively and constructively handled. The family team’s services include drawing up prenuptial, post-nuptial and cohabitation agreements. They also advise on the end of relationships (whether married or not) and issues such as financial settlements and the arrangements for children after divorce or separation. Other specialisms include advising on family creation – including adoption and surrogacy – and all issues relating to education, from early years through to university and beyond.
Contact: James Carroll
Tel: +44 (0)20 7440 4839
Email:[email protected]
Reputation Management:
Russell-Cooke’s experienced team has been involved in providing advice and assistance in matters relating to reputation management and privacy for individuals and organisations with active public profiles through to private high-net-worth individuals and families. Over time the team has built up a network of crisis management, PR and associated specialist professionals to give our clients the very best of service whatever the situation.
Contact: Matt Bosworth
Tel: +44 (0)20 7440 4840
Email: [email protected]
Real Estate (Commercial):
Russell-Cooke’s real estate team advises on commercial property transactions for individuals and investors, many of whom are based overseas. Transactions include acquisitions and disposals, development and construction, funding, investment, secured lending, landlord and tenant, planning and portfolio management. The team has particular expertise in dealing with complex transactions and those that are time critical.
Contact: Matt Garrod
Tel: +44 (0)20 8440 4848
Email: [email protected]
Philanthropy:
To support any charitable giving activities, the firm’s philanthropy experts within its nationally-recognised charity team can help with matters such as establishing your own foundation or advising on your role as a trustee.
Contact: Pippa Garland
Tel: +44 (0)20 8394 6491
Email: [email protected]
Ranked Offices
Provided by Russell-Cooke
- London8 Bedford Row , London, Greater London, UK, WC1R 4BX
- Web: www.russell-cooke.co.uk
- Tel: (020) 7405 6566
- Fax: (020) 7831 2565
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- Kingston-upon-ThamesRiverview House 20 Old Bridge Street , Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, UK, KT1 4BUView ranked office
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Russell-Cooke makes partner promotions in real estate and enfranchisement teams
Law firm Russell-Cooke has announced the promotion of senior associates Pieter Boodt in the firm's Real Estate team, and Shabnam Ali-Khan in the enfranchisement team, to partner.
Russell-Cooke promotes four new senior associates
Law firm Russell-Cooke has announced four new senior associate promotions effective from 1 July 2021.
Russell-Cooke welcomes consultant to complement construction law offering
Russell-Cooke has welcomed new consultant Robert Stevenson to the firm's construction and engineering group.
Russell-Cooke welcomes back public law specialist Tom Bradford in new role as Legal Counsel
Russell-Cooke has welcomed back to the firm public law specialist Tom Bradford in a new role as Legal Counsel.
Russell-Cooke associate Nimmisha Aslam is Highly Commended in Chambers Europe awards
Personal injury and clinical negligence associate Nimmisha Aslam was Highly Commended for the Future Leader award within the Diversity & Inclusion category of the Chambers Europe Awards 2021 on 22 April 2021.
Russell-Cooke renews commitment to carbon neutrality
Law firm Russell-Cooke has renewed its commitment to carbon neutrality, having pledged to offset its estimated carbon emissions for a second year.
Russell-Cooke tops off a strong first quarter with sale of Dezeen
Russell-Cooke's corporate and commercial team successfully advised the founders of Dezeen Limited (Dezeen) on the sale of their company to Danish media company JP/Politiken Media Group (JP/Politiken).
An opportune moment to carry out a family audit: Generation Game, a Family Office report
The Russell-Cooke Family Office has published a report highlighting the current changing dynamics and shifting landscape for families.
Russell-Cooke senior associate Lauren Hall joins executive committee of the Child Abduction Lawyers
Russell-Cooke senior associate and Resolution-accredited international child abduction specialist Lauren Hall was elected to the Child Abduction Lawyers Association (CALA) executive committee as Treasurer. Lauren is a founding member of CALA.
Russell-Cooke elects Deputy Senior Partner and Joint Managing Partners
Law firm Russell-Cooke has announced that Jonathan Thornton has been elected as the firm's Deputy Senior Partner, while Alison Regan and James Carroll have been elected as Joint Managing Partners.
Russell-Cooke associate Nimmisha Aslam is shortlisted for Chambers’ Future Leader award
Personal injury and clinical negligence associate Nimmisha Aslam was shortlisted for the Future Leader award within the Diversity & Inclusion category of the Chambers Europe Awards 2021.
Law Society Chair appointment for Russell-Cooke consultant Peter Cadman
Russell-Cooke consultant Peter Cadman has been appointed Chair of the Law Society Professional Standards and Ethics Committee. He has been a member of the Committee for a number of years. The role commences from 31 August 2021 for a period of three years.
Russell-Cooke welcomes Emma Shipp to boost business offering
Law firm Russell-Cooke has recruited a senior figure to boost its offering to businesses.
Russell-Cooke wins in the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today (6 November) ruled in favour of Russell-Cooke's client Alexander Devine in Alexander Devine Children’s Cancer Trust (Respondent) v Housing Solutions and Millgate Developments (Appellant).
Russell-Cooke boosts private client offering with partner hire in Bedford Row
Law firm Russell-Cooke has announced the arrival of Clare Jeffries as a partner in its Private Client team. She will join the firm's Bedford Row office on 2 November 2020. Clare was previously a partner at Goodman Derrick.
Russell-Cooke advises Viewranks Estates on innovative co-living scheme in Kingston
Law firm Russell-Cooke has advised Viewranks Estates on the early stages of their development of the first co-living scheme in Kingston-upon-Thames with a value of approximately £60m.
Russell-Cooke partner Kizzy Augustin listed among most influential BAME female speakers
Partner Kizzy Augustin has been listed as one of the 50 must-follow BAME female entrepreneurs, influencers and speakers in 2020 by the Forward Ladies Network.
Russell-Cooke welcomes new Head of People
Law firm Russell-Cooke welcomed Anna Richardson as Head of People on 12 October 2020.
Russell-Cooke bolsters clinical negligence offering with new consultant hire
Law firm Russell-Cooke has announced the arrival of Bernadette McGhie as a consultant in its clinical negligence team. Bernadette joins the firm on 5 October 2020.
Russell-Cooke strengthens planning practice with new partner hire
Russell-Cooke is delighted to announce the appointment of John Webster as a partner in its planning department.
Russell-Cooke hosts panel event for aspiring black, Asian and minority ethnic lawyers
On 22 July 2020 Russell-Cooke hosted an online event for aspiring solicitors from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds. The event was due to be held in person in March but was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Russell-Cooke named in Tier 1 of 2020 eprivateclient Top Family Law Firms rankings
Russell-Cooke has been recognised in the top tier of family law firms in the UK by online publication eprivateclient. This is the firm’s fifth award from eprivate client since it first ranked family law firms in 2016.
Why I shouldn't have to feel grateful for an inclusive work culture
Russell-Cooke trainee Leah Hayden gives insight into her experience as an LGBTQ+ employee at Russell-Cooke.
Russell-Cooke strengthens partnership with six new partner promotions
Law firm Russell-Cooke is pleased to announce the promotion of six senior associates to the partnership with effect from 1st July 2020. The promotions come from across the firm's diverse practice groups including property litigation, children and education, family, charities and private client.
Russell-Cooke partner Fiona Read is nominated in Spear's Family Law Index 2020
Partner Fiona Read, who leads the Russell-Cooke family law team in Putney, has been named a Top Recommended Family Lawyer in the Spear's Family Law Index 2020.
The Williams review – gross negligence manslaughter in healthcare
On 11 June 2018 the Department for Health and Social Care published the report of the Williams review into 'gross negligence manslaughter in healthcare'. From the perspective of a clinical negligence solicitor, this seems to summarise the hopes our clients fairly accurately.
Dispute Resolution is an alternative to court
Divorce or separation can be difficult - emotionally, practically and often financially. In these circumstances court is not the first option or indeed the only option to resolve your differences.
Permanent rights granted to lessees to access garden square
A recent case established an important point in relation to the rights granted to lessees when they enfranchise a building under the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (the Act).
Sentencing businesses for health and safety offences
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA) imposes a number of duties on dutyholders and sets out the general duties owed to employees and non-employees to protect them from risks to their health and safety arising out of, or in connection with, their work activities.
Government announces review of legal aid for inquests
On 19 July 2018, the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) announced a review into legal aid funding for inquests. In the review foreword, Lucy Frazer (Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Justice) recognised the importance of inquests in "helping the bereaved to understand and make sense of their loss.
Russell-Cooke makes partner promotions in real estate and enfranchisement teams
Law firm Russell-Cooke has announced the promotion of senior associates Pieter Boodt in the firm's Real Estate team, and Shabnam Ali-Khan in the enfranchisement team, to partner.
Russell-Cooke promotes four new senior associates
Law firm Russell-Cooke has announced four new senior associate promotions effective from 1 July 2021.
Russell-Cooke welcomes consultant to complement construction law offering
Russell-Cooke has welcomed new consultant Robert Stevenson to the firm's construction and engineering group.
Russell-Cooke welcomes back public law specialist Tom Bradford in new role as Legal Counsel
Russell-Cooke has welcomed back to the firm public law specialist Tom Bradford in a new role as Legal Counsel.
Russell-Cooke associate Nimmisha Aslam is Highly Commended in Chambers Europe awards
Personal injury and clinical negligence associate Nimmisha Aslam was Highly Commended for the Future Leader award within the Diversity & Inclusion category of the Chambers Europe Awards 2021 on 22 April 2021.
Russell-Cooke renews commitment to carbon neutrality
Law firm Russell-Cooke has renewed its commitment to carbon neutrality, having pledged to offset its estimated carbon emissions for a second year.
Russell-Cooke tops off a strong first quarter with sale of Dezeen
Russell-Cooke's corporate and commercial team successfully advised the founders of Dezeen Limited (Dezeen) on the sale of their company to Danish media company JP/Politiken Media Group (JP/Politiken).
An opportune moment to carry out a family audit: Generation Game, a Family Office report
The Russell-Cooke Family Office has published a report highlighting the current changing dynamics and shifting landscape for families.
Russell-Cooke senior associate Lauren Hall joins executive committee of the Child Abduction Lawyers
Russell-Cooke senior associate and Resolution-accredited international child abduction specialist Lauren Hall was elected to the Child Abduction Lawyers Association (CALA) executive committee as Treasurer. Lauren is a founding member of CALA.
Russell-Cooke elects Deputy Senior Partner and Joint Managing Partners
Law firm Russell-Cooke has announced that Jonathan Thornton has been elected as the firm's Deputy Senior Partner, while Alison Regan and James Carroll have been elected as Joint Managing Partners.
Russell-Cooke associate Nimmisha Aslam is shortlisted for Chambers’ Future Leader award
Personal injury and clinical negligence associate Nimmisha Aslam was shortlisted for the Future Leader award within the Diversity & Inclusion category of the Chambers Europe Awards 2021.
Law Society Chair appointment for Russell-Cooke consultant Peter Cadman
Russell-Cooke consultant Peter Cadman has been appointed Chair of the Law Society Professional Standards and Ethics Committee. He has been a member of the Committee for a number of years. The role commences from 31 August 2021 for a period of three years.
Russell-Cooke welcomes Emma Shipp to boost business offering
Law firm Russell-Cooke has recruited a senior figure to boost its offering to businesses.
Russell-Cooke wins in the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today (6 November) ruled in favour of Russell-Cooke's client Alexander Devine in Alexander Devine Children’s Cancer Trust (Respondent) v Housing Solutions and Millgate Developments (Appellant).
Russell-Cooke boosts private client offering with partner hire in Bedford Row
Law firm Russell-Cooke has announced the arrival of Clare Jeffries as a partner in its Private Client team. She will join the firm's Bedford Row office on 2 November 2020. Clare was previously a partner at Goodman Derrick.
Russell-Cooke advises Viewranks Estates on innovative co-living scheme in Kingston
Law firm Russell-Cooke has advised Viewranks Estates on the early stages of their development of the first co-living scheme in Kingston-upon-Thames with a value of approximately £60m.
Russell-Cooke partner Kizzy Augustin listed among most influential BAME female speakers
Partner Kizzy Augustin has been listed as one of the 50 must-follow BAME female entrepreneurs, influencers and speakers in 2020 by the Forward Ladies Network.
Russell-Cooke welcomes new Head of People
Law firm Russell-Cooke welcomed Anna Richardson as Head of People on 12 October 2020.
Russell-Cooke bolsters clinical negligence offering with new consultant hire
Law firm Russell-Cooke has announced the arrival of Bernadette McGhie as a consultant in its clinical negligence team. Bernadette joins the firm on 5 October 2020.
Russell-Cooke strengthens planning practice with new partner hire
Russell-Cooke is delighted to announce the appointment of John Webster as a partner in its planning department.
Russell-Cooke hosts panel event for aspiring black, Asian and minority ethnic lawyers
On 22 July 2020 Russell-Cooke hosted an online event for aspiring solicitors from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds. The event was due to be held in person in March but was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Russell-Cooke named in Tier 1 of 2020 eprivateclient Top Family Law Firms rankings
Russell-Cooke has been recognised in the top tier of family law firms in the UK by online publication eprivateclient. This is the firm’s fifth award from eprivate client since it first ranked family law firms in 2016.
Why I shouldn't have to feel grateful for an inclusive work culture
Russell-Cooke trainee Leah Hayden gives insight into her experience as an LGBTQ+ employee at Russell-Cooke.
Russell-Cooke strengthens partnership with six new partner promotions
Law firm Russell-Cooke is pleased to announce the promotion of six senior associates to the partnership with effect from 1st July 2020. The promotions come from across the firm's diverse practice groups including property litigation, children and education, family, charities and private client.
Russell-Cooke partner Fiona Read is nominated in Spear's Family Law Index 2020
Partner Fiona Read, who leads the Russell-Cooke family law team in Putney, has been named a Top Recommended Family Lawyer in the Spear's Family Law Index 2020.
The Williams review – gross negligence manslaughter in healthcare
On 11 June 2018 the Department for Health and Social Care published the report of the Williams review into 'gross negligence manslaughter in healthcare'. From the perspective of a clinical negligence solicitor, this seems to summarise the hopes our clients fairly accurately.
Dispute Resolution is an alternative to court
Divorce or separation can be difficult - emotionally, practically and often financially. In these circumstances court is not the first option or indeed the only option to resolve your differences.
Permanent rights granted to lessees to access garden square
A recent case established an important point in relation to the rights granted to lessees when they enfranchise a building under the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (the Act).
Sentencing businesses for health and safety offences
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA) imposes a number of duties on dutyholders and sets out the general duties owed to employees and non-employees to protect them from risks to their health and safety arising out of, or in connection with, their work activities.
Government announces review of legal aid for inquests
On 19 July 2018, the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) announced a review into legal aid funding for inquests. In the review foreword, Lucy Frazer (Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Justice) recognised the importance of inquests in "helping the bereaved to understand and make sense of their loss.