Russell-Cooke Solicitors

Wishing all of our clients, contacts and colleagues a joyful festive season.

Are you looking to train as a lawyer or get a taste of trainee life at Russell-Cooke? We’re almost mid-way through the application window for our 2027 training contract and 2025 vacation scheme. 🗓️ Applications are open from 8 November 2024 until 7 February 2025. Don’t miss out! Visit our graduate recruitment page at the link below to complete your application: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e-AY583m

Insider Media has featured partner Peter Jeffery and his team for completing over £55m in transactions for businesses across the South and South East in just a week ahead of the Budget. Amid speculation about tax rate hikes, business rushed to finalise deals, relying on Peter’s team to navigate complex issues at pace. Read more via the link below: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eerHm-RP Anna West Marc Shevlin Oliver Ward

Sarah from Studio Braemar Ltd, Laura Sawyer and Aurelien Farjon have once again worked their magic at our Bedford Row office for Christmas this year. Laura and Aurelien have transformed the space with stunning decorations, while Sarah has brought the windows to life with her beautiful illustrations. Here, we look back at the impressive professional photos captured by Jon Aaron Green last year. We warmly welcome our clients and contacts during the festivities. Wishing you a joyful time!

Pink Floyd’s Dave Gilmour is struggling to sell his £10m mansion for an unusual reason. Though he bought it through his former company, the company was struck off without transferring ownership, leaving the property in the hands of the Crown as ‘vacant goods.’ Legal assistant Oliver Ward explores how this happened, the risks of company strike-offs, and how to protect your assets. Read more via the link below: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dHyvSF4f

Last week MPs voted to back the legalisation of assisted dying in England and Wales in a historic moment in social policy.   In a new briefing, Vanessa Collins explains what this latest development means, what the Bill says, and what is required for it to become law. Read more via the link below: 🔗https://lnkd.in/eGGCyT_U

“Think about the skills that you have developed through other work, volunteering or social experiences and make sure you can explain how they will be applicable and relevant to the legal sector.” In the latest instalment in our trainee blog series, Tom Cunild describes his journey from languages to law – via sports journalism, volunteering, and pulling pints at a pub. Read the blog via the link below and find out why a non-law background might make you the perfect fit for a Russell-Cooke Solicitors training contract: 🔗https://lnkd.in/d-tDE7cK

We are delighted to announce that Chair John Gould has won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the ALM 2024 British Legal Awards ceremony held last night in London. The prestigious award recognises those who have made an outstanding contribution to the legal profession. The children team was also shortlisted for Private Client Team of the Year for its family building work on intra-country surrogacy agreements and international adoption. "John’s win is well-deserved, reflecting his energy and vision combined with a steadfast commitment to the values of public service, principles of independence and the rule of law." Congratulations to John on this fantastic achievement, and to all other firms and individuals recognised on the night. Read more at the link below: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d8EEVbCG

Last week, associate Jason Tang shared a briefing on 'switched at birth' cases following the BBC's report of two West Midlands women discovering their true identities after taking DNA tests. He has since been interviewed on BBC Radio West Midlands discussing how such cases come about and what victims might be able to expect in terms of compensation.   "These cases are extremely rare, but with the rise of genealogy websites, we will see more cases come to light in the future."   Listen via the link below: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eHiAEMCD

What a night at the annual Russell-Cooke Firm Quiz! With 20 teams and a fantastic turnout of 131 attendees, the competition was fierce. 🥇 Congratulations to the winning team: TEDucated Guess! Kirsty Manley, Alison Regan, Andrew Morgan, Giles Hall, Tom Deely, Tiggy Hawkesworth, Christian Cox, Sarah Arnold and Donna Thomson clinched the top spot with an impressive 48 out of 50 points. 🥈 Well done to the runners-up: Third Seat Thrillers! James Underwood, Emma Nightingale, Ben Voller, Anna Newbury, Sophie Lindsay, Nina Stevens, Imogen Carr and Hebe Robinson gave TEDucated Guess a run for their money, finishing just three points behind with 45 points. A huge thank you to Le Fez Putney for hosting us and to our fantastic quizmaster, Viki. Thank you to everyone who participated and made the night such a success! It was a great opportunity to come together for some light-hearted competition. Here’s to next year’s quiz – start brushing up on your general knowledge now!