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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!

⚽ Could Ted Lasso's AFC Richmond have benefitted from expert legal advice? Had they been looking to 'tackle' the world of sports law, Russell-Cooke could have offered trusted advice on everything from contracts and player negotiations to governance and dispute resolution. And with offices in Kingston and Putney, as well as a meeting room in Richmond, we’d be in a prime position to support a team like AFC Richmond. In this blog, third-seat trainees Sophie Lindsay and Will Talbot-Davies explore how some of their favourite Ted Lasso characters might have benefitted from the emerging sports law services we provide. Read the blog via the link below and find out how Russell-Cooke is poised to tackle sports law for its clients - fictional or not: 🔗https://lnkd.in/ecnmYTXD

As wreaths are laid at the Cenotaph this Remembrance Sunday, we honour all those who made the ultimate sacrifice.   80 years ago this year, Simon Russell Cooke, grandson of our founder and an RAF pilot, was shot down in 1944 at just 20 years old. His name lives on at the Runnymede Memorial.   We will remember them.

The adoption sub-group of the Public Law Working Group published a report this week which takes a close look at how the model of adoption has evolved over the years and suggests areas for reform. Children law partner Sarah Richardson, who has been a member of the group since its inception, comments: “These working groups are such an important part of working in children law. It was an honour to work with such a dedicated and talented group of individuals from across the sector, each one committed to improving the system for children and their families just as we are here at Russell-Cooke. It remains to be seen what legislative changes are effected as a result of the recommendations contained within the report.” Read more at the link below: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dmqFZ8uw

📢 Applications are now open for our 2027 training contract and 2025 vacation scheme! Visit the link below to discover the pathways to your legal career at Russell-Cooke and complete your application: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e-AY583m

This week we welcomed corporate tax expert Conor Brindley to Russell-Cooke. Bringing over two decades’ experience to the firm, Conor will work across transactional teams to provide integrated advice to clients at all points in their lifecycle. “I am excited to be joining Russell-Cooke's top-ranked team at this exciting juncture, and greatly look forward to helping enhance our existing services and build out our corporate tax offering to clients.” Read more at the link below: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dQKArx85