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Provided by James Carroll
Family law; married family, civil partnerships and same-sex relationships, cohabitation and property. Focus on international matters; tax, trust and businesses. Expert in pre-nuptial agreements. Strong reputation in resolving matters through constructive discussions; accredited mediator and collaborative family lawyer.
Anthony Gold (qualified 2001), Campbell-Hooper (2001 to 2009: Partner), Russell-Cooke (2009 to date: Partner).
Acted in the Chancery Law case of Ashby v Kilduff regarding the disputed ownership of a number of properties following the breakdown of a same-sex cohabiting relationship; the case of F v F (S intervening) relating to the husband’s attempts to bankrupt himself to avoid his wife’s financial claims; and leading case on nullity and Islamic marriages of El Gamal v HRH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed al-Maktoum.
Law Society (former Chair of the Family Law Committee); Resolution; Family Mediation Council; Fellow of the International Association of Family Lawyers; Member of the Editorial Board of the Practical Law, Family Division.
Co-author of The Law Society's Family Law Protocol.
Lectured nationally and internationally. Regularly called upon by media outlets, e.g. the Today programme, the BBC, Sky, Channel 4 News, for comment on family law matters.
Shortlisted for Jordan’s Publishing ‘Family Law Partner of the Year’ Award.
Provided by Chambers
James Carroll is an experienced family lawyer with extensive expertise in handling complex financial matters. He is also a highly regarded mediator.
James Carroll is an experienced family lawyer with extensive expertise in handling complex financial matters. He is also a highly regarded mediator.
Provided by Chambers
James is smart, kind and totally solution-focused - everything that you would want from a good mediator.
James is a complete superstar. He is exceptionally bright, emotionally intelligent and good at getting results.
James has long been a very senior and experienced mediator. Clients are lucky to get both commercial knowledge with emotional sensitivity to help them resolve their settlement quickly and sensibly.
James is smart, kind and totally solution-focused - everything that you would want from a good mediator.
James is a complete superstar. He is exceptionally bright, emotionally intelligent and good at getting results.
James has long been a very senior and experienced mediator. Clients are lucky to get both commercial knowledge with emotional sensitivity to help them resolve their settlement quickly and sensibly.
3 items provided by Russell-Cooke
An opportune moment to carry out a family audit: Generation Game, a Family Office report
The Russell-Cooke Family Office has published a report highlighting the current changing dynamics and shifting landscape for families.
Russell-Cooke elects Deputy Senior Partner and Joint Managing Partners
Law firm Russell-Cooke has announced that Jonathan Thornton has been elected as the firm's Deputy Senior Partner, while Alison Regan and James Carroll have been elected as Joint Managing Partners.
Russell-Cooke named in Tier 1 of 2020 eprivateclient Top Family Law Firms rankings
Russell-Cooke has been recognised in the top tier of family law firms in the UK by online publication eprivateclient. This is the firm’s fifth award from eprivate client since it first ranked family law firms in 2016.
An opportune moment to carry out a family audit: Generation Game, a Family Office report
The Russell-Cooke Family Office has published a report highlighting the current changing dynamics and shifting landscape for families.
Russell-Cooke elects Deputy Senior Partner and Joint Managing Partners
Law firm Russell-Cooke has announced that Jonathan Thornton has been elected as the firm's Deputy Senior Partner, while Alison Regan and James Carroll have been elected as Joint Managing Partners.
Russell-Cooke named in Tier 1 of 2020 eprivateclient Top Family Law Firms rankings
Russell-Cooke has been recognised in the top tier of family law firms in the UK by online publication eprivateclient. This is the firm’s fifth award from eprivate client since it first ranked family law firms in 2016.
