Russell specialises in planning and environmental work. Russell is now involved in most of the UKs highest-profile development schemes.

Russell is particularly experienced in preparing for and acting at large public inquiries. He is noted for his ability to understand large volumes of technical evidence, to formulate effective cross-examination of expert witnesses and to present a client’s case clearly and effectively.

Russell has been selected as Planning Silk of the year a number of times: most recently at the October 2022 Legal 500 UK Bar Awards.

Russell sits on the Wales Assembly Government Planning Forum. He has been appointed a Special Advocate by the Attorney General and is a Bencher and trustee of Gray’s Inn.

When not at work, he spends most of his time on the Atlantic Ocean. He is also a WRU rugby coach.

Russell will be participating in a charity bike ride to Cannes for MIPIM 2024 which will take place on Wednesday 6 March. Further details, including how to donate, may be found on his JustGiving page here.

Qualifications

• Russell is a graduate of St John’s College Cambridge where he read economics and social and political science and was a McMahon scholar.