Your team at Russell-Cooke
Each interaction with every section of the business has been seamless and exceptionally well-handled: clear advice, timely responses to requests, a willingness to discuss any issues further to clarify or ‘bring them to life’ more, and most importantly the confidence to make specific recommendations as to action.”
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In today’s complex business environment, many legal problems refuse to fit neatly into the narrow internal constructs of law firm departments. As a full service law firm, Russell-Cooke offers in-depth expertise across a range of areas. Our specialist solicitors are experienced in working together across the firm to provide a seamless service to clients, meaning you can continue to deal with a single point of contact whilst being confident you are receiving the necessary expert advice. Technical expertise is a must but not the only component; our lawyers combine their legal expertise with flexibility, commercial instinct and determination to manage your needs through to a successful outcome. At the heart of our business is an ethical approach. We aim in all our advice and our dealings with clients, our partners, employees and suppliers to do the right thing.
Financial crime team
Russell-Cooke offers a complete service for professionals and companies: personalised client care for fraud investigations with additional support in relation to regulatory consequences and all related civil and employment aspects which mean the team can truly offer clients a holistic approach to their case, ensuring all needs are met.
Frances MurrayPartner - financial crime
Phone: +44 (0) 20 3826 7609
Email: frances.murray@russell-cooke.co.uk
Frances Murray is a partner in the financial crime team.
Frances was called to the bar in 2008 and subsequently cross qualified as a solicitor in 2011 after spending the entirety of her career at a white collar boutique firm in the City. She was the head of the firm’s London offices and practised predominantly in the areas of financial crime and serious crime.
Frances co-founded the Financial Crime department for an international City firm in September 2019. She represents individuals, sole traders, limited companies and PLCs from the investigatory stage to Crown Court proceedings. This includes high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals, chief executive officers of multi-million pound, multi-national City-based companies, and professionals in law, medicine, journalism and accountancy.
Frances has defended investigations / prosecutions brought by the Serious Fraud Office, Financial Conduct Authority, HM Revenue and Customs, National Crime Agency, Architects Registration Board and the Crown Prosecution Service, as well as those prosecutions brought privately.
Emily Russell Associate - financial crime
Phone: +44 (0) 20 3826 7613
Email: emily.russell@russell-cooke.co.uk
Emily Russell is an associate in the financial crime team.
Emily has a varied case load specialising in financial crime on multi-jurisdictional matters with her clients involving high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals as well as large corporate organisations.
In addition to account freezing orders, investigations and fraud, she also works on cases involving crypto assets.
Emily has defended investigations and prosecutions brought by the Financial Conduct Authority, HM Revenue and Customs, Crown Prosecution Service and the National Crime Agency. Emily also specialises in prosecuting individuals/corporations through private prosecutions.
Emily joined Russell-Cooke in July 2022 after qualifying as a solicitor at her previous firm in 2021.
Digital assets group
Frances MurrayPartner - financial crime
Phone: +44 (0) 20 3826 7609
Email: frances.murray@russell-cooke.co.uk
Frances Murray is a partner in the financial crime team.
Frances was called to the bar in 2008 and subsequently cross qualified as a solicitor in 2011 after spending the entirety of her career at a white collar boutique firm in the City. She was the head of the firm’s London offices and practised predominantly in the areas of financial crime and serious crime.
Frances co-founded the Financial Crime department for an international City firm in September 2019. She represents individuals, sole traders, limited companies and PLCs from the investigatory stage to Crown Court proceedings. This includes high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals, chief executive officers of multi-million pound, multi-national City-based companies, and professionals in law, medicine, journalism and accountancy.
Frances has defended investigations / prosecutions brought by the Serious Fraud Office, Financial Conduct Authority, HM Revenue and Customs, National Crime Agency, Architects Registration Board and the Crown Prosecution Service, as well as those prosecutions brought privately.
Mark Fletcher Partner - litigation
Phone: +44 (0) 20 8394 6466
Email: mark.fletcher@russell-cooke.co.uk
Mark is a partner in the commercial litigation team.
Mark advises on a broad range of disputes involving individuals, charities and businesses across a large number of business sectors, including construction, property development, IT, sports, events, hospitality, retail, medical and other legal professionals.
Mark is recognised for his technical expertise and proactive and detailed approach to managing and resolving disputes.
Mark joined Russell-Cooke as a trainee in 2009 and qualified as a solicitor in 2011. He was made partner in 2020.
David Webster Partner - corporate and commercial
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7440 4825
Email: david.webster@russell-cooke.co.uk
David Webster is a partner in the corporate and commercial team and advises clients across a range of sectors, including real estate, financial services, professional services and family businesses.
David advises on a variety of corporate and commercial legal matters, with a particular focus on the sale and purchase of companies and businesses, company law and governance issues, and lending and security.
Clients value David’s ability to marry a flexible and commercial approach with genuine technical expertise. He often comments in the legal and general press on business issues and has also acted as an expert witness on partnership law at a Crown Court trial.
In addition to working with clients on matters with a corporate focus that fall within the usual remit of a corporate and commercial lawyer, David has expertise in other areas, often collaborating with colleagues from different service areas to provide a seamless service to clients.
Partner - corporate and commercial
Phone: +44 (0) 20 8394 6531
Email: guy.wilmot@russell-cooke.co.uk
Guy Wilmot is a partner in the corporate and commercial team and advises clients on corporate affairs, startups, intellectual property and technology, e-commerce and IT.
Specialisms include:
• software and SaaS development and supply
• licensing and subscription agreements
• data protection
• website and app terms of use
• commercial contracts and terms of business
• brand registration, protection and licensing
Guy regularly advises businesses of all sizes on their corporate affairs including shareholders and founders agreements, corporate fundraising and acquisitions and exits. Entrepreneurs frequently seek Guy’s advice on establishing and growing their businesses and appreciate the breadth of advice provided.
Guy applies for, contests and defends UK, European and international trade marks. He can advise as to the suitability of your brand for trade mark protection and can deal with the application and any contest to the application on your behalf. His expertise includes challenging other trade mark applications if they infringe on your brand.
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