Lucy Gledhill-Flynn

Sep 19, 2024 | russell-cooke.co.uk | Sarah Richardson |Jade Quirke |Matthew Garrod |Lucy Gledhill-Flynn

The children law team has been shortlisted for its family building work on intra-country surrogacy agreements and international adoption, cases that are unique both in the complexity and sensitivity of the advice required, and the high stakes involved for the clients. Russell-Cooke is unusual in having a dedicated children law team that is able to provide support and tailored advice for every aspect of building a family, with experience in domestic and international family arrangements.

Mar 7, 2024 | russell-cooke.co.uk | Sarah Richardson |Lucy Gledhill-Flynn

Every year on the 8 March, people across the world champion the rights of women and take to social media to celebrate the women they love and respect. However, selecting a day of the year to promote gender equality and representation can end up feeling arbitrary. We wanted to explore how things have changed on the ground at Russell-Cooke over the last decade. We know in the children’s team first hand that senior women in the team work closely with junior associates to share experience and skill.

Nov 30, 2023 | russell-cooke.co.uk | Lucy Gledhill-Flynn

The secrecy surrounding family courts Up until this year, people have been left to wonder what goes on during family proceedings. Many have relied on basic information in the press about a case to piece together the details. However, this is set to change. Proceedings in the family court, by their nature, are extremely sensitive. Important decisions are made about children and the issues considered are highly personal.

Apr 11, 2023 | russell-cooke.co.uk | Lucy Gledhill-Flynn

Families today came in all shapes, sizes and blends. In 2021, around one third of families were 'blended' or step-families, confirming a fact that many individuals know to be true: the feeling of family relies on more than just DNA. Step-parents have multiple options for formalising their legal relationship with their step-children in England and Wales. Whilst adoption is often considered the first port of call, it is by no means the only option.