Strength in numbers
gunnercooke operates as a group of associated firms and non-profits. Each member in the group brings a distinct character and set of aims; from consulting and training to connecting businesses with aligned charities. Find out more about the gunnercooke group.
We are a team of more than 600 professionals, with the depth of experience which makes us genuine experts in our fields. Together, gunnercooke’s people have strength across just about every corporate discipline and sector. We provide legal, commercial and strategic advice that delivers real value to the clients we work with, which span from multinational enterprises through to not-for-profit organisations. Our breadth of expertise covers some of the most interesting emerging disciplines such as charity, crypto, sports and competition law.
The gunnercooke group has 16 main global offices across England, Scotland, the US, Germany and Austria, with further plans for growth in the coming years. These offices enhance the existing in-house capability of our dedicated international teams and dual-qualified experts that cover Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, Brazil, China, India, Poland and Hungary. Our team have clients across 123 jurisdictions, speak 46 languages and are dual-qualified in 21 jurisdictions. Our expertise means we can offer large teams to carry out complex cross-border matters for major international clients.
gunnercooke is a Top 70 law firm. We comprise a rapidly growing number of experts spanning legal and other disciplines. Clients benefit from flexible options on fees to suit their needs, access to a wider network of senior experts throughout the relationship, and legal advice which is complemented by an understanding of the commercial aspects of running a business.
Charitable giving has long been part of estate planning advice, but in the United Kingdom it carries particular appeal due to the way the Inheritance Tax (IHT) system is structured. By integrating charitable gifts into a will or your wider estate planning, individuals can reduce their tax burden, enhance the value passed to loved ones, and support causes they care […]
Having represented solicitors and firms in SRA investigations for many years, I know firsthand how devastating these proceedings can be professionally, financially and personally. While many investigations are resolved at the SRA stage, the most serious cases reach the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT), which has the power to fine, suspend or strike solicitors from the […]
For decades, Indian corporates have turned to London. The city’s reputation as a stable, efficient, and neutral seat of arbitration remains unparalleled. Yet as India steadily reforms its arbitration framework, the question naturally arises: should London still be the preferred choice for Indian businesses? Historical continuity and comfort with common law continue to anchor London’s enduring leadership. English law is familiar to Indian businesses, and […]
Closing out 2025 with continued international momentum, gunnercooke made 12 new partner appointments across the UK, Germany and the US in Q4. The final quarter of the year saw particularly strong expansion in the firm’s Real Estate offering, with four new UK partners. UK The UK team welcoming a further eight new Partners across a broad range of practice areas. Real Estate remains the firm’s […]