Russell-Cooke

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.