Russell-Cooke LLP has significant expertise in judicial review and statutory appeals, with particular strength in professional regulation, planning, housing, crime, and immigration. The firm frequently handles sensitive and novel public law matters, including discrimination and transgender rights, and regularly advises on appeals against local housing authority decisions. John Gould, co-head of the team, is highly experienced in advising public bodies on legislative reform and governance, and leads on complex judicial reviews. Michael Stacey co-heads the practice and brings strong expertise in statutory interpretation, legislative drafting, and advising on the exercise of public powers.
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‘Excellent public and administrative team. Involved in some of the biggest cases.’
‘The team is very strong in this area; they have a lot of experience.’
Key clients
- TransActual CIC
- Witness in Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry
Work highlights
Represented the Claimants in an urgent judicial review challenging the legality of a temporary ban on puberty blockers for transgender youth.
Practice head
John Gould; Michael Stacey
Other key lawyers
Lui Asquith; Caroline Brosnan; Alix Rejman