Firm Profile > Russell-Cooke LLP > London, England

‘Andrew Studd has a reassuring manner and through his corporate background has a very good understanding of the commercial realities on any given matter’

‘Chris Rowse has excellent availability and is very familiar with the sector. He acts as a business partner for us with very good turnaround on work product‘

‘Prompt, pragmatic and creative advice. A full-service firm with an excellent specialisation in charity law. Wide-ranging knowledge of the sector helps them anticipate issues and give proactive advice.’

‘Chris Rowse showed a real interest in our charity and I greatly valued his support and pragmatic advice.’

‘Andrew Studd provides excellent, timely and practical advice. He always meets our timelines.’

‘They are responsive, diligent and honest. We get their frank assessments, even if they have criticisms of us. They are also very open to feedback and to improving our collaboration. It is a good partnership.’

‘Excellent knowledge of the charity sector. Thorough and detailed responses, include raising awareness of linked issues that may be relevant. Range of specialisms provided. Awareness of cost constraints for charities when dealing with us. Provision of free seminars.’

‘Very responsive and working within good timeframes. They listen and take the time to understand our requirements and to translate legislation into useable working policies or documents relevant to our organisation.’

‘They are utterly committed and have a wealth of medical knowledge which gives them the edge on other practitioners in this field.‘

‘Janice Gardner is a leader in her field.‘

‘Dominic Fairclough has the experience to be able to manage a huge caseload with ease.‘

‘Sarah Towler is quite exceptional and deserves all the plaudits she receives.‘

‘Russell-Cooke is highly experienced in Court of Protection matters. The lawyers have in-depth knowledge, are very responsive, and highly organised.  They are committed to and sensitive to the needs of vulnerable clients, and I think they deliver an excellent legal product to them. I think Rita Bhargava is an excellent partner; she is responsive, knowledgeable and handles sensitive, complex matters in an astute manner‘

‘The team has a great knowledge of property and affairs matters particularly. Gareth Ledsham is so clever and diligent and really cares about the clients’

‘Gareth Ledsham works tirelessly. He shows true compassion and builds a great relationship with clients – he shows he truly cares and goes above and beyond to get the best outcome possible, ensuring the balance between risk and reward is always highlighted so clients can make an informed decision‘

‘It is a smallish, very close-knit team, with a real sense of common ethos and approach‘

‘It is a really sensible and practical team. You know the lawyers will fight their clients’ corner and they understand the area inside out and can see the bigger picture for their client. Every member of the team shows excellent instincts and is really practically minded, focused on achieving the best possible result for the client‘

‘An excellent team, with real strength in depth and cross-disciplinary experience. Gareth Ledsham is excellent and inspires great confidence. Russell-Cooke is a titan in the sector and really understands the Court of Protection‘

‘I think it is the team’s wide-ranging, specialist expertise across private client and family law, as well as contentious and non-contentious matters, that makes it unique. The lawyers all have membership of relevant specialist groups like STEP and ACTAPS‘

‘As well as specialising in all matters of practice relating to mental capacity, if you have a family member or loved one who is vulnerable, you want Rita Bhargava in your corner‘

‘Russell-Cooke’s crime team is an outstanding blend of experience and talent. For all round expertise and commitment they are as good as it gets‘.

‘A first rate firm, highly professional and competent’

‘Jae Carwardine is driven, determined and forensic – absolutely brilliant.  An absolute star and someone I would want in my corner’

‘Marie Bourke is exceptional. She works tirelessly and never leaves a stone unturned, ensuring that every avenue is explored.

‘Jae Carwardine and Martin Rackstraw are two outstanding solicitors who routinely go the extra mile for all their clients‘.

‘Eva Akins is an excellent solicitor.’

‘Tightly managed team led by star counsel Eva. Incredibly dedicated, professional and passionate individual. She singlehandedly changed my life when she took over our support’

‘It is a sought-after firm for cases of non-accidental injury, often where there is a high volume of complex medical evidence, and has a growing practice in “alternative parenting” disputes‘

‘Kate Hamilton is a lawyer with real integrity. She combines rock-solid advice with an efficient and dynamic manner. Thoroughly recommended’

‘Attention to detail, personal relationships with clients, balanced, sensible advice, strength when needed. James Carroll is firm but fair, extremely personable but a heavy hitter when needed, with natural flair and intelligence. Jemma Pollock is particularly attentive to clients’ needs, detailed and thorough, diligent, technically very able and particularly strong on children’s issues‘

‘Sarah Richardson was very strong and creative when faced with a difficult children’s case and a difficult parent to deal with. She is clearly very experienced, with great ideas on how to overcome adversity. She had great communication and time management, and gave clear instructions and assistance to the client. She was extremely supportive and caring in a very difficult situation’

‘Samantha Little deals with extremely complex cases and is always able to get to grips with very complex medical evidence quickly. She is also regularly sought after in difficult wardship proceedings which are heard in the High Court. She has a superb reputation for hard work and sensitivity which is well deserved‘

‘Sam Little is a smart, thoughtful, dedicated family lawyer. She worked pro bono for intended parents in an international surrogacy case and was tireless in her efforts on their behalf. Her in-depth knowledge of children law combined with her compassion and determination to help her clients make her stand out‘

‘Miranda Green is an excellent, hardworking family lawyer with very good judgement. Her attention to detail is superb and she keeps calm in difficult situations. Her fellow professionals like and respect her as she is a worthy adversary for anyone in the business. Miranda handles high-value, complex matrimonial finance cases with apparent ease‘

‘Hannah Field is passionate about her work – cool, calm on the outside but with absolutely steely determination to do the best for her clients‘

‘Russell-Cooke has an exceptionally strong mediation team and is highly regarded in this sector. It is probably one of the strongest mediation teams in London and offers clients a holistic approach in the resolution of both financial and children disputes‘

‘Russell-Cooke is increasingly known as a go-to firm for mediation in the family law world.  It has a reputation for being sensible, conciliatory, experienced and value for money. Kate Hamilton is an excellent mediator, and has a rightly growing reputation in the field. She is bright, to the point, and has a no-nonsense approach to her mediation work which delivers excellent and efficient results for the clients. James Carroll is capable of mediating the thorniest of cases with confidence and achieves sensible outcomes‘

‘James Carroll’s love for mediation and his belief in the process is infectious. Clients talk of being energised by his hard work to help them solve their issue‘

‘Fiona Read is fantastic. She is incredibly skilled and clients love her. A good pair of hands for any mediation, however complex‘

‘For clients in West London, Fiona Read and Anna Keat are always top of my list of recommended mediators‘

‘Kate Hamilton is an excellent mediator. She has done wonders with some difficult cases where I had thought there was little chance of any progress being made. She was able to find the common ground and build on that‘

‘I am very happy to refer my clients to Louise Connolly for mediation. She has a pragmatic, no-nonsense approach and can guide clients to reach appropriate outcomes which are workable solutions for the separating couple‘

‘Anna Keat does not blow her own trumpet but just gets on with it and will resolve cases you thought were impossible‘

‘Rebecca Fisher was assured in her knowledge of matters relevant to our needs and commanded good colleague interaction when necessary across Russell-Cooke’s other disciplines‘

‘Exceptionally approachable. Advice is easy to understand and yet very sophisticated. Excellent responsiveness to clients’ questions. We feel very much supported‘

‘Rebecca Fisher is an exceptionally professional lawyer who remains very approachable. I feel that I can pick up the phone to her any time and she will walk me through the issues at hand in a calm and to-the-point manner so that I fully understand them. Nothing is too much trouble for her. The quality of her advice is excellent from a technical point of view but also very digestible‘

‘Outstanding expertise in cross-border estate planning and knowledge of material law of foreign jurisdictions. Christopher Salomons is hands-on and efficient‘

‘We are always confident in referring our clients to the team at Russell-Cooke as we know they are experts in their field and will provide solutions that are practical. The lawyers are always very approachable and available and it is clear that they have a passion for their area of expertise‘

‘Rebecca Fisher’s attention to detail and depth of knowledge is really exceptional, and she is well regarded by all clients who I have referred to her‘

‘The team has great strength in this area. Given that the firm has a dedicated French law department, the team is able to deal with clients who have assets not only in the UK but also in France, thereby providing a comprehensive service. Additionally, the private client litigation department at Russell-Cooke is excellent, so that if matters do become contentious there is support there’

‘Rebecca Fisher in particular has excellent tax and trusts knowledge. She is also very easy to deal with and good with clients. She is reassuring, knowledgeable and also practical‘

‘The phrase that stands out is professional and pragmatic. I received good, realistic advice that allowed me to make informed decisions about the available courses of action.’

‘I have found Anthony Sakrouge to be a careful listener and a very clear thinker. His ability to understand the situation and focus on the most important elements is excellent.’

‘Attention to detail, bespoke advice, excellent client service.’

‘Alex Bearman was diligent, patient and professional. My case was complicated with various moving parts, yet he was able to help me navigate my grievance and every step of the process to achieve a good outcome. I would highly recommend Alex’s services.’

‘Anthony Sakrouge is very knowledgeable and resolutely transparent and realistic. His advice is consistently focused on my best interests as the client. The service provided is responsive, efficient and straightforward even though the contents of issues can be complex.’

‘I felt in safe hands with Russell-Cooke. I had total trust in their dealings with my case.’

‘Alex Bearman handled my case, and kept me grounded during a difficult period. He was calm and collected.’

‘The team always tries to deal with things in a cost-effective manner and its advice really is to the point, professional and invaluable. Alison Regan is extremely professional and her knowledge within her field is second to none‘

‘Specialist trust and private client knowledge. Gareth Ledsham is super dedicated and knowledgeable, particularly with regard to conflicts and foreign issues‘

‘It is a quality outfit. It combines a detailed knowledge of the law with a common-sense and practical approach. Alison Regan and Gareth Ledsham are seasoned campaigners with a great track record. Tom Deely is a rising star’

‘Alison Regan is a committed and skilled litigator who strives for her clients and engages forcefully in her cases. Gareth Ledsham is a thoughtful and analytical lawyer with an impressive command of the scope of a big case‘

‘Russell-Cooke offers an exceptional boutique service. Alison Regan is hugely experienced in this field and has a fantastic instinct for the right answers. Tom Deely is fast emerging as a very impressive senior associate and will go far’

‘Alison Regan is very capable and straight talking. She is particularly good at identifying the key issues quickly and focusing on how best to address them. Alison is a good strategist. Gareth Ledsham is smart, efficient and reliable.  He is a pleasure to work with‘

‘A first-class team. Highly professional but very engaging and commercially minded’

‘Alison Regan has a very pleasant manner but is also a first-class lawyer and absolutely committed to her clients. Tom Deely and Susannah Foden are both excellent, each performing well beyond their years‘

‘I have a great deal of time for Tom Deely. His analysis is excellent, and I trust him to get things right. He has admirable experience of the sector, is really easy to get on with, and I highly recommend him to other lawyers’

‘They are all very approachable, commercially sensible and legally knowledgeable.’

Highly professional, efficient, friendly and sensible.

John Gould is a very experienced litigator. Michael Stacy is an acute commercial lawyer, friendly and efficient.

Always on top of the material and 100% engaged in the case, creating a collaborative process with counsel. Excellent client management, leading to clear and helpful instructions.

Mark Fletcher: a great eye for arguments that will persuade the Court.

Ricky Cella: always on top of the material and 100% engaged in the case, creating a collaborative process with counsel.

Customer service and focus genuinely exceptional. Excellent balance between specialists within the firm.

Andrew Pavlovic: excellent anchor for the team representing us, produced stand-out work for us.

The litigation team at Russell-Cooke have a very commercial and pragmatic approach to litigation. They take the time to get to know their clients, and are always aware of the commercial context in which they are advising. They never lost sight of the need to manage the litigation and secure an outcome which preserved our commercial interests. They are responsive and easy to deal with, and they have ensured that the case has been managed in a way which has kept costs proportionate to the dispute.

Andrew Pavlovic is pragmatic, on top of the detail, and is able to explain complicated legal concepts succinctly and clearly.

Diligence, attention to detail, availability, custom made service, friendly environment, making client feel safe and comfortable.

Good communication, availability, fast response to our needs, ethical, good understanding of our business, trustworthy and reliable, good expertise in many fields around our business; resourceful.

Highly professional responsive team who have breadth and depth in their competency base.

Andrew Pavlovic has been supportive and extremely helpful throughout. He is diligent and very knowledgeable and achieves a good balance of commerciality.

A great value alternative to larger, more expensive firms. They have an exceptional atmosphere at the firm, which means they attract a continuous stream of top-quality associates.

Elliot Elsey: Clever, calm and with judgment well beyond his years.

A fantastic team of lawyers who really know what they are doing, are great at dealing with difficult and demanding clients and get things done.

The team, led by John Gould, provides excellent, and commercial, advice and a top-notch service. They provide creative solutions to problems so are the go-to team with anything out-of-the-ordinary.

John Gould has an unparalleled knowledge of legal services – he literally wrote the book on it – which is invaluable when it comes to dealing with commercial disputes in this area. John is well supported by Michael Stacey who is efficient, thorough and responsive.

‘Well-established and expert firm dealing with PI claims of all types and with significant expertise.’

‘Sarah Towler is the sort of solicitor you want on your side and not against you – a brilliant and dedicated lawyer.’

‘RC deal in a variety of high-end claimant personal injury claims.’

‘A wealth of under-the-radar experience as well as high-profile cases. They are discreet and resist the urge to brag about their client base. ‘

‘They advise across the full range of sporting disputes and club ownership issues, as well as doping, real all rounders.’

‘Matt Bosworth is hugely experienced in a range of sporting disputes from boxing to paralympic athletes.’

‘Peter Cadman is the first port of call for a number of Premier League club owners. Astute, tough and uncompromising. No one is as good at handling the media as he is.’

‘Ed Wanambwa is excellent – concise, user-friendly, commercial, clear and charming. He really knows his stuff, is great with clients and inspires confidence with his calm manner and delivery.’

‘Nisha Patel is an excellent solicitor. Very helpful and knowledgeable.’

‘Nisha Patel worked with great patience and attention to detail to bring our application to a successful conclusion.’