Russell brings over 25 years’ experience advising on both contentious and non-contentious private wealth matters, both UK domestic and international, the firm said in a statement. She is joining Collyer Bristow’s 13 partner-strong private wealth department and will sit across the tax and estate planning and private wealth disputes teams.

Russell advises individuals, families and fiduciaries in the administration and planning of substantial wealth and complex international affairs for lifetime planning, succession, asset protection and tax, with the use of corporate vehicles and traditional trusts and wills. She is able to address issues associated with the difficulties people may experience in respect of mental capacity and vulnerability. This work is allied with court of protection and deputyship matters, trusts for vulnerable persons and the preparation and use of Powers of Attorney. 

Russell has also developed a strong practice in all aspects of UK and cross-border private client dispute resolution. She is experienced at advising on contentious matters such as dependency (1975 Act) claims, TLATA claims, will challenges, trust breaches, and claims by disappointed beneficiaries.