England - London • Dispute resolution
Russell-Cooke LLP
Russell-Cooke LLP‘s multi-disciplinary department comprises experts in a range of contentious matters, including civil fraud, professional negligence, construction, insolvency, and contractual and director/shareholder disputes. Senior partner John Gould specialises in commercial litigation, regulation, and public law matters; insolvency head Lee Ranford 'brings decades of experience'; Elliot Elsey's practice encompasses contractual and quasi-contractual disputes, as well as claimant-side professional negligence; Michael Stacey is 'a standout solicitor with excellent regulatory knowledge'; and Mark Fletcher maintains a broad litigation practice. Joshua Mitchell (promoted in July 2023, David Fendt and Emily Mitcheson are the senior associates to note.
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Testimonials
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‘City expertise in its legal knowledge, experience, advice, and case-handling of insurance and property litigation at a non-City price - what's not to like?’
‘John Gould - the doyen of regulatory solicitors who also does commercial work. Extremely wise, tremendous intellect, and hardworking.’
‘Lee Ranford is a seasoned partner specialising in commercial insolvency matters. He brings decades of experience and a cool touch to the most complex and challenging matters.'
‘Mark Fletcher is a brilliant lawyer with a fine eye for detail, who will turn over every stone in order to achieve the best result for his client.’
‘Michael Stacey is a standout solicitor with excellent regulatory knowledge and great client service.’
‘Eliott Elsey demonstrates a complete grasp of the issues in the case. Every care is taken to ensure clients are on board throughout.'
'David Fendt is a very experienced senior associate, who communicates excellently with clients, is very attentive, and effectively manages demanding cases.’
- 'Emily Mitcheson is a highly-experienced senior associate and, frankly, is now operating on a partner level. Joshua Mitchell is also very good to work with - he is firmly on top of matters and provides helpful input.��
Key clients
- Law Society of England and Wales
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Shurgard
- Venson Automotive Solutions
- FRP Advisory Trading
- Health and Protection
- Moore Kingston Smith
- WSM Marks Bloom
Work highlights
- Advising the owner of a student accommodation block in claims arising from high-value remedial works (due to fire safety issues).
- Assisting an insolvency practitioner with recovery of multi-million pound loans from tax investment schemes.
- Assisting the claimant with a multi-million pound proprietary estoppel/unjust enrichment claim.
Lawyers
Rising stars
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
John Gould