Russell-Cooke LLP

Russell-Cooke is a prominent London law firm recognised for its breadth of expertise and highly regarded specialists. The firm advises a diverse mix of commercial, private, and public sector clients, reflecting the complex legal needs of contemporary London. Its practice spans commercial and private client matters, civil and criminal law, and both contentious and advisory work.

The firm’s real estate practice is one of its largest, with extensive experience in investment and development across sectors such as hotels, leisure, logistics, and retail. Complementing this are specialist teams in planning, construction, and property disputes. For private clients, Russell-Cooke provides comprehensive services including children and family law, wills and probate, employment, clinical negligence, personal injury, and criminal litigation. The firm also has expertise in probate disputes, French law, tax, and cross-border estates.

The charity and social business team is among the leading practices in the sector, advising on governance, commercial, property, employment, and disputes. The family office team brings together experts from multiple disciplines to provide high net worth families with advice on family interests, wills, pre-nuptial agreements, family businesses, and property portfolios. The corporate and commercial team covers the full spectrum of transactional, contentious, and advisory work, with a notable focus on supporting startups through funding rounds, growth, and sales.

Russell-Cooke’s client base includes high-profile names such as The Law Society, Prêt a Manger, Sky UK, Chelsea FC, Lendlease, and the British Heart Foundation. The firm is often instructed through referrals from other legal professionals, including solicitors, barristers, and judges. Its international work involves advising businesses, individuals, and charities on cross-border matters, supported by its networks Legus and LexUnion.

The firm also demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, with initiatives aimed at carbon neutrality, including offsetting emissions and implementing energy-efficient practices such as solar panels and beekeeping at its Putney office.

Other offices: Putney, Kingston upon Thames

Staffing Figures
63 Number of UK partners
109 Number of other UK fee-earners