Russell-Cooke LLP is home to a team of versatile practitioners, allowing the firm to remain active across a comprehensive offering, from telecoms to building safety remediation disputes to residential long leasehold and rights of light disputes. Paul Greatholder maintains a broad practice, with particular activity on business tenancy, restrictive covenants, and rights of light mandates. Stephen Small is an active advisor on landlord and tenant disputes, while Shabnam Ali-Khan oversees residential leasehold matters, handling enfranchisement and lease extensions. Edward Cracknell is a key contact for guidance on the electric communications code, spanning renewal and termination of telecoms leases. Pauline Lam is another notable name in the team due to her expertise in cladding and building safety. Jason Hunter left the team in June 2024.
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- ‘Russell-Cooke is the best, the staff are all highly trained, fully up to date with current and evolving law and legislation. Participate in the development of new law. The team members go for regular legal updates and convey this immediately to clients like us.’
- ‘Paul Greatholder is superb: clever and personable. Edward Cracknell is terrific: clever and easy to work with.’
Key clients
- Pret a Manger
- Grainger Plc
Work highlights
Advised The Yellow Beigel Shop Group Limited, an iconic beigel shop in London’s Brick Lane, in saving the business following forfeiture of its lease.
Practice head
Paul Greatholder; Stephen Small; Shabnam Ali-Khan
Other key lawyers
Edward Cracknell; Pauline Lam