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 500 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 unicorns and non-for-profit organisations. Our breadth of expertise covers some of the most interesting and important emerging disciplines, from ESG and charity law, to blockchain and competition.
The gunnercooke group has 15 main offices globally including the UK, Scotland, 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 China and Hong Kong, Spain, France, Italy, Brazil and Portugal. Our team has experience working across 101 different countries, speaking 30 languages and are dual-qualified in 15 jurisdictions. Our expertise means we can offer large teams to carry out complex cross-border matters for major international clients.
gunnercooke is the fastest growing corporate law firm in the UK, now making its mark globally. 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.
Our people are not just experts in their field, but dynamic, free-thinking entrepreneurs who are commercially minded and outcome-focused. As trusted advisors with a proven track record, you can lean on us through the most challenging of issues and always rely on our depth of experience. Partners are all senior independent practitioners so there is no team siloing, internal politics or ineffective delegation. Bespoke cross-discipline teams can be quickly assembled to ensure clients gain direct access to the best of the best…as and when they need them.
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gunnercooke has announced the addition of Ashley and Hayden Cooke, sons of Founder Darryl Cooke, to its Leadership Team. The brothers join as Chiefs of Staff, supporting with the business’s…
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