The Legal 500

Within Crime, Russell-Cooke LLP is a second tier firm,

Russell-Cooke LLP has a particularly high profile in extradition cases, and in 2010 acted in a successful appeal which had far-reaching implications for extradition proceedings instituted in Albania. Jae Carwardine leads the team, which also advises professionals accused of crimes against people in their care.

Within Fraud: white-collar crime , Russell-Cooke LLP is a third tier firm,

Russell-Cooke LLP has ‘the resources to handle the big work, both in terms of quality people and physical resources’. Jae Carwardine has ‘a no-nonsense, pragmatic approach’. Recent work includes acting on substantial SFO prosecutions, large money laundering cases, and tax, VAT and revenue frauds.

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Within Professional discipline, Russell-Cooke LLP is a third tier firm,

Key clients for the ‘proactive and efficient’ practice at Russell-Cooke LLP include The Law Society, the Solicitors Regulation Authority, the Institute of Legal Executives, the Taxation Disciplinary Board, the Architects Registration Board, and the General Dental Council. The ‘massively experienced’ Peter Cadman heads the five-partner team, and is praised as ‘a calm but fierce defender’. Matt Bosworth is ‘very able’.

Within Employment, tier 8

Russell-Cooke LLP’s team acts for individuals, SMEs and charities. Jane Klauber ‘deals with difficult situations in a sensitive manner’; and associate Fudia Smartt is ‘going to be a real star’.

Within Immigration,

Also notable for their work in the area of immigration are: Clifford Chance; Davenport Lyons; Dundas & Wilson LLP; Eversheds LLP; Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP; Macfarlanes LLP; Paragon Law; Pinsent Masons LLP; RadcliffesLeBrasseur; Russell-Cooke LLP; Simons Muirhead & Burton; Steeles Law LLP; Travers Smith LLP; and Watson, Farley & Williams LLP.

Within Clinical negligence: claimant, Russell-Cooke LLP is a second tier firm,

Russell-Cooke LLP’s ‘top-quality’ practice has ‘a number of talented individuals’ including team head Deborah Blythe. Recent work includes advising in inquests, and in complex cases relating to brain, spinal, ophthalmic, and birth injury. Janice Gardner has ‘impressive ability to focus’, and ‘enormous experience and perception’. Dominic Fairclough and consultant Terry Lee are also recommended.

Within Personal injury: claimant, tier 4

Deborah Blythe is the key contact at Russell-Cooke LLP, which takes on claims of all sizes. The practice is increasingly involved in inquests.

Within Charities and not-for-profit , tier 4

The ‘highly capable’ James Sinclair Taylor heads the charities and not-for-profit team at Russell-Cooke LLP, which has been advising the Tudor Trust on social investment, and providing the International Youth Hostel Association with governance advice. Andrew Studd is ‘sure footed, and good at finding solutions’, and Mary Cheves is ‘excellent’ on property matters.

Within Contentious trusts and probate, tier 4

Russell-Cooke LLP has a solid practice which covers probate and administration claims, I(PD)A 1975 claims, and Court of Protection work as well as some trust litigation. Alison Regan is ‘exceptional’ in mediating claims, and Richard Frimston provides expertise in cross-border disputes.

Within Family, tier 5

Fiona Read heads the wide-ranging practice at Russell-Cooke LLP, and is ‘a tenacious opponent who handles high-quality work’. James Carroll is also recommended.

Within Personal tax, trusts and probate, tier 4

Practice head Richard Frimston at Russell-Cooke LLP has considerable expertise in cross-jurisdictional tax planning. Michael Parkinson is also recommended.

Within Commercial property, tier 6

Russell-Cooke LLP ‘provides a first-class, professional service’. The team advised Sirosa Liberty on the £41.5m freehold purchase and leaseback of the Liberty building for an overseas investor. Other clients include Pret A Manager (Europe) and Handelsbanken. Helen Edwards is ‘a strong negotiator’, and Arnold Isaacson is also recommended.

Within Property litigation, tier 4

Russell-Cooke LLP is ‘professional and easy to work with’, and regularly receives referrals from big City firms. Jason Hunter heads the team, which has an excellent client roster in the not-for-profit sector.

Within Sport, tier 6

Russell-Cooke LLP’s ‘excellent’ team advises the British Fencing Association in disciplinary tribunals, and Newcastle United FC is also a client. ‘Excellent strategic thinker’ Peter Cadman heads the team, and the ‘hardworking, diligent and bright’ Matt Bosworth is also recommended.