Matthew Garrod

2 months ago | russell-cooke.co.uk | Jade Quirke |Mae Al-Omari |Sarah Richardson |Matthew Garrod

Given the cross-border element it is practically and legally a complex process, but with careful planning and specialist advice from the outset, it is a viable option to help families grow and prevent children from being placed outside the extended birth family. In this briefing, senior associate Jade Quirke illuminates the process, outlining common scenarios and other considerations, as well as how Russell-Cooke's family and children team can support.

Nov 4, 2024 | russell-cooke.co.uk | Matthew Garrod |Andrew Godfrey |James Carroll |Conor Brindley

Conor brings over two decades of tax experience gained from working at a range of firms including Magic Circle and Big Four firms.  This has allowed Conor to develop a broad practice with a wide range of experience across both corporate and real estate tax matters.  Acting for a range of clients from start-ups to listed companies, he regularly advises on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and reorganisations.

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.

Jun 30, 2024 | russell-cooke.co.uk | Jonathan Thornton |John Gould |Harriet Allsop |Matthew Garrod

The appointments take effect from 1 July 2024. Jonathan Thornton previously served as Deputy Senior Partner for three years following six years as Managing Partner, working closely with former Senior Partner John Gould, who has stepped down from the Senior Partner role after leading Russell-Cooke for 35 years – during which time the firm has grown from revenues of £1.35m to a business generating almost £50m. John remains a partner in the firm.