Gareth Ledsham > Russell-Cooke LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Alison Regan heads the practice at Russell-Cooke LLP , which ‘blends technical legal know-how and strategy with friendliness and approachability’. The team has developed a strong reputation for its work in the ultra-high-net-worth and high-net-worth cross-border estates space, as well as for its work on offshore trusts disputes. It is also regularly instructed on risk management issues as part of its wealth and succession planning service. Gareth Ledsham is increasingly advising on complex cross-border estates litigation, particularly in civil law cases. Andrew Morgan has considerable strength in complex cross-border matters. In April and March 2024 respectively, both Sarah Arnold and Giles Hall joined the practice from Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP. Tom Deely has joined from Howard Kennedy LLP.

Gareth Ledsham and Rita Bhargava jointly head the practice at Russell-Cooke LLP, which has ‘great depth of knowledge and is always sensitive to their client’s needs’. The team is also ‘well equipped to handle cases with cross-border issues’. The group has considerable experience in advising clients on both contentious and non-contentious Court of Protection matters. It is well equipped to deal with matters spanning both property and finance, as well as health and welfare. The team is recommended for its help to incapacitated clients on decisions involving the use of technology and social media, as well as advising those who own cryptocurrency or digital assets. Vanessa Collins joined the team in November 2023 from Sinclairslaw.