Hello I’m Russell…

WHY I LOVE WHAT I DO

For me, law has never been separate from business — the two are inseparable. I’ve always been fascinated by how businesses grow, make decisions and navigate risk, and I find real satisfaction in applying legal judgment in that environment. Before becoming a lawyer, I set up and ran several small businesses, which continues to shape how I operate: commercial, pragmatic and aligned with the bigger picture.

I enjoy complex challenges and the opportunity to find creative, workable solutions. What motivates me most is working alongside people on issues that matter — to them and to their businesses. Great lawyering, in my view, is about judgement, imagination and trust.

THE EXPERIENCE I BRING

I have more than 20 years’ experience as General Counsel to international businesses, ranging from major logistics groups to innovative technology companies providing software and related solutions across multiple industries. I’ve worked with listed, privately held and private equity-backed organisations, each with its own dynamics and demands.

My roles have been broad and hands-on, spanning multiple jurisdictions and extending beyond core legal work into risk, compliance, governance, procurement and real estate. As a director of numerous group companies worldwide, I have advised boards, remuneration committees and audit committees, helping leadership teams navigate complexity and risk.

Before moving inhouse, I trained and practised in corporate law with Clyde & Co., where I spent nearly a decade advising on domestic and cross-border transactions.

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WHEN I'M NOT WORKING

Outside work, I enjoy spending time with my wife, our two grown-up children and walking in the countryside with our dogs. When possible, I head for the mountains to ski, and I also enjoy golf, racquet sports and sailing. I also have a longstanding interest in art and antiques.

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Updated on 26 March 2026