The dispute resolution group at Russell-Cooke LLP undertakes a range of complex and contentious work for a broad range of clients. The work covers a variety of matters, including civil fraud, professional negligence, insolvency, and financial disputes. Benefitting from deep expertise within the team, the group remains versatile and capable of providing informed advice to clients. John Gould leads the talented team, with a particular focus on complex financial schemes, whilst Mark Fletcher is noted for his experience handling corporate disputes between directors, shareholders, and joint venture parties.
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Testimonials
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‘Responsive and knowledgeable, a pleasure to work with.’
‘The team acts for a good range of clients, from large entities with an international presence to smaller SMEs and individuals.’
‘Good collaborators and responsive.’
‘Easy to work with.’
‘Excellent quality of legal advice with exceptional knowledge of case law. Quick turnarounds and unparalleled availability to clients around the clock. Most impressive was their ability to grasp the nuances of niche markets and apply the legal arguments.'
‘Mark Fletcher in particular is a stand-out partner within the firm. He has the ability to apply legal arguments that others would never even think of, leading to very successful outcomes.'
Key clients
- Albert Court Management (Westminster) Limited
- Grosvenor Freeholds Ltd
- Shamaazi Ltd
- Gungaloo
- AAA Accelerators
- Soldo Ltd
- Luxottica Retail UK Limited
Work highlights
Acted for Luxottica Retail UK Ltd in proceedings brought by Visa in the Commercial Court concerning the scope of a release clause in a settlement agreement.
Acted in proceedings that concern the interaction of the leaseholder protection provisions under the Building Safety Act 2022 with the liability of insurers under new build warranties.
Resolved disputes over the possession and title of modular construction units on a large development project.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
John Gould
Other key lawyers
Mark Fletcher; Elliot Elsey; Michael Stacey; Emily Joss