John Gould
Russell-Cooke LLPWith ’broad experience from decades of involvement in professional discipline for a range of professionals‘, Russell-Cooke LLP acts for both professional and regulatory bodies, as well as for regulated individuals and businesses. Sector expertise for the 12-strong team covers finance, legal, health and social care, as well as property and infrastructure. It also has a strong track record in advising the sport, education and charities sectors. The practice is co-led by regulation and public law specialist John Gould; and professional discipline and sports law expert Matt Bosworth, ’a go-to lawyer for clients with regulatory issues’. The practice further showcases Michael Stacey, who acts for regulatory bodies and individuals, businesses and charities on regulatory and professional disciplinary issues; and Sheetul Sowdagur, whose primary focus is on assisting clients working in the health and social care sectors. Sowdagur also represents teachers, academics, accountants, actuaries, and financial services professionals.
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Testimonials
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‘Fantastic team of committed and experienced lawyers.’
‘Broad experience from decades of involvement in professional discipline for a range of professionals, in particular solicitors, accountants, auditors and police.’
‘Quietly get on with the work rather than blowing their own trumpet.’
‘A diverse work force.’
‘John Gould and Michael Stacey both have standout knowledge and experience in this area.’
‘Matt Bosworth - determined and tough as nails. A fighter to have in a client’s corner.’
‘Matt Bosworth is a go-to lawyer for clients with regulatory issues. Clients trust Matt implicitly and know that he will work tirelessly to get the best possible outcome.’
‘Sheetul Sowdagur and John Gould both provide legal services fearlessly.’
Key clients
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- CILEx Regulation
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Law Society of England and Wales
- Colin Ingram-Moore and Hannah Ingram-Moore
Work highlights
- Acted for Colin Ingram-Moore and Hannah Ingram-Moore in respect of a statutory inquiry by the Charity Commission into registered charity, The Captain Tom Moore Foundation.
- Represented various solicitors in relation to Solicitors Regulation Authority investigations concerning allegations of sexual harassment.
- Acted for a physiotherapist in respect of concurrent criminal, regulatory and disciplinary investigations and proceedings, being conducted by four separate authorities/ professional and regulatory bodies.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Sheetul Sowdagur
Russell-Cooke LLPNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Michael Stacey
Russell-Cooke LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
John Gould, Matt Bosworth