Russell-Cooke LLP covers a wide variety of work from high-value cross-border disputes involving complex private international law issues, to cases with charity or philanthropy considerations. Practice head is the ‘extremely bright’ Alison Regan, who specialises in complex estate and trust disputes, most of which have cross-border and/or corporate elements. Gareth Ledsham has developed niche expertise in applications to court dealing with property owned by minors in civil law jurisdictions. Sarah Arnold is recommended for her work across the full range of domestic and international trust and estate cases. Tom Deely and Andrew Morgan both play a crucial role in the department.
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‘Russell Cooke are one of the private client magic circle teams. They have real strength in depth from Alison Regan and Gareth Ledsham through to the team's newly qualified members.’
‘Sarah Arnold was outstanding. Demonstrating significant expertise. Sarah was exceptional with her care & consideration. I have rarely come across a professional who puts the care of her client to the absolute forefront of her work. She is role model.'
‘Alison Regan is one of the leading lights for contentious trusts and estates work in London, a recognised leader in our field. Tom Deely is a talent. Tom's clever, measured and calm under pressure. He's a future partner.'
'I have been very impressed with Emma Lowe's work this year. Emma is producing work of a standard far above her contemporaries, she's a star of the future.’
‘The Team has multi-jurisdictional expertise, a holistic approach, and specialised knowledge in handling complex cases. They draw on various departments within the firm to find innovative solutions tailored to each situation.’
‘Alison Regan does a wonderful job marshalling the team and lending her considerable expertise to the most difficult cases. Sarah Arnold (tenacious yet practical and personable), Giles Hall (conscientious and incisive) and Andrew Morgan (technically gifted).'
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Sarah Arnold
Gareth Ledsham
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Tom Deely
Andrew Morgan
Practice head
Alison Regan
Other key lawyers
Sarah Arnold; Gareth Ledsham; Tom Deely; Andrew Morgan; Emma Lowe; Giles Hall; Kirsty Manley; Andrew Bird