England - London • Real estate
Russell-Cooke LLP
The ‘diligent and experienced’ team at Russell-Cooke LLP, led by Alex Ground, handles a broad range of contentious and non-contentious planning matters. The group has noted an increasing number of 100% custom-build and self-build schemes, and has taken on new clients in 2022, including Lok ’N’ Store. The team has also grown, with the addition of Catherine Knight, who joined from Bradford City Council in March 2023. Benjamin Cochrane is praised as a ‘hardworking and very reliable’ associate. John Webster left the firm in October 2022.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘I have had an excellent experience working with members of the team at Russell Cooke. They deliver a first-class service to their clients and are a pleasure to work with as counsel.'
'They are very diligent and experienced in all aspects of planning litigation. I would highly recommend them to any of my clients.’
'Alex Ground is approachable, professional, knowledgeable, and a go-to solicitor for any difficulties in the planning arena.'
'Attention to detail, prompt response to enquiries, sound knowledge of case law, and user-friendly advise for clients.'
'Alex Ground has provided high-quality and consistent advice over the years we have been in contact.'
‘Alex Ground is wonderful to work with and has a calming, reassuring approach.'
'Ben Cochrane is very hardworking and very reliable.’
Key clients
- Vistry Partnerships
- Countryside Properties Plc
- Sirosa Properties Establishment
- AG Bloom LML BV
- Goldcrest Land
- Triplerose Limited
- Redcar Bulk Terminal Limited
- Copperwood Developments Limited
- Reichmann Properties plc
- Nueva Limited
- Newable
- Viewranks Limited
- Lok’n Store Group PLC
- Quantum Land and Planning Limited
- Gorillas Technologies UK Limited
- Woodcock Holdings
Work highlights
- Acting for Triplerose Limited in an enforcement appeal to be determined following a public inquiry.
- Assisted AG Bloom with the planning side of its portfolio of six ultra-urban development properties located throughout London.
- Advised Viewranks Limited on the planning and Section 106 requirements for the redevelopment of the site as a co-living development scheme in Kingston Upon Thames.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alex Ground