Russell-Cooke LLP’s family team has a strong commitment to resolving matters outside of court, with seven accredited mediators and expertise across mediation and collaborative law. The team handles complex nuptial agreements, cohabitation issues, and wealth preservation planning. James Carroll, an IAFL fellow, frequently advises on financial matters involving businesses, trusts, and tax structures, often for same-sex couples or international families. Kate Hamilton acts for lawyers and financial professionals on cases with complex asset structures, and Rachel Donald is recognised for her work on nuptial and cohabitation agreements. Katie Longmate and Hannah Minty regularly advise HNW clients and entrepreneurs on cross-border issues. Jemma Pollock has notable expertise in pre- and post-nups, as well as cohabitation agreements
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‘The team is incredibly special - the lawyers are all passionate about what they do and they do it with expertise, empathy and compassion.’
‘James Carroll is the very definition of what a modern family lawyer should be. Highly knowledgeable, accessible, empathetic and cares deeply about the outcomes of his clients' cases.'
‘Kate Hamilton is a force of nature - she is extraordinarily thorough, robust, forthright, clear whilst maintaining a humanity and care. I felt that I could trust her judgement and her choice of barrister in court - whilst she never made any promises in regard to outcome, she gave me hope that there would be justice.'
‘The firm is really strong across the board, whether the issue in the case relates to money, children or cohabitation and where a client is looking to litigate or mediate. The team takes a strategic approach to cases and get good results. They have recruited wisely and have a team that will be strong for many years to come.’
‘Rachel Donald is a star of the future. She joined the team this year from Penningtons, where she had an extremely strong following, and she has brought a new dimension to the team. She has a big future ahead of her.’
‘Just an excellent family department. They really think about their cases. They can settle those cases that no one thinks can be settled. They are incredibly thoughtful in how they go about getting a resolution. They have stellar expertise at all levels.’
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Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Hannah Minty
Jemma Pollock
Practice head
James Carroll; Kate Hamilton; Katie Longmate; Rachel Donald; Jemma Pollock
Other key lawyers
Hannah Minty; Imogen Nolan; Jasmin Talai