UK law firm Russell-Cooke has added six senior associates to the firm’s partnership with effect from 1 July 2020. The promotions come from across the firm’s practice groups including property litigation, children and education, family, charities and private client.

Eva Akins joined Russell-Cooke in 2010 and has since 2015 focused on education law. Ms Akins specialises in Equality Act claims, special educational needs, school admissions and exclusions appeals. As part of the firms’ cross-departmental team, she also advises schools on compliant governance and managing risk.

Ed Cracknell joined Russell-Cooke as a tra...