England - London • Public sector
Russell-Cooke LLP
Russell-Cooke LLP is increasingly engaged in complex judicial review and public inquiry work, drawing on its recognised regulatory expertise and growing specialisms in planning, housing, criminal law and immigration. Practice head John Gould is a public law specialist and regularly prepares independent reports on governance and related issues for public sector organisations. Michael Stacey is known for both bringing and defending high-profile judicial reviews, particularly regarding policy issues affecting the charity sector.
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Testimonials
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‘Fantastic team, great litigation skills and friendly.’
‘Michael Stacey is a fantastic litigator; shrewd and tactical but with excellent legal knowledge and excellent client-handling skills.’
‘The team has great strength in depth which means that work can be delegated down extremely effectively.’
‘Graham French has great experience and is calm and authoritative.’
‘This is a highly committed team with a strong understanding of the wide and varied aspects of administrative law.’
‘Vastly experienced in public law, especially as it applies to regulators in the legal services and financial services sectors.’
‘John Gould has been a leader in the field over many years. Michael Stacey is one of the best young partners around. The ultimate safe pair of hands; hardworking and super-bright, they can be totally relied on to handle matters of importance and complexity.’
Key clients
- Core Participants in the Grenfell Inquiry
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- CILEx Regulation Limited
- The Law Society of England and Wales
- Parent of an 18 year old with serious medical needs
- Trans parent seeking a Passport for his child without a birth certificate
- Mother of two children, one whom has Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Work highlights
- Acted for core participants in the Grenfell Tower inquiry.
- Advised a transgender man who gave birth to his child on a free-standing application under the Human Rights Act 1998 to permit a passport application, without a birth certificate.
- Successfully defended CILEx Regulation in judicial review proceedings.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
John Gould