‘Expert knowledge of, and advice on, the nuanced way in which the corporate and creative worlds intersect.’

‘Simon Esplen is a laser-focused, savvy professional who understands his clients’ needs and is able to consistently deliver in what can be a high-pressured and unpredictable situation.’

‘Chris Gossage is a commercially-minded legal brain who is always looking at the bigger picture impact of any intricate element of a deal or point of law.’

‘A very personable and communicative practice that is led by the very best of legal knowledge.’

‘Well-known experts in this field.’

‘Dan Hoyle – excellent attention to detail, great with clients and superb on legal analysis.’

‘Steven Tregear is excellent, highly pragmatic with very good judgement.’

‘The individuals I had the chance to work with were very competent and professional.’

‘The firm is a huge resource to high profile clients going through family breakdown – this is a media savvy business that understands its clients’ needs for low impact, confidential, solutions away from the eyes of the press. Carol Ellinas brings unrivalled experience and a wealth of business good sense. She gets to the heart of issues straight away and is ingenious at finding the solutions. She is no nonsense and forthright with her opponents and her clients know that she will fight their corner fearlessly. Lucy Hoare is a growing talent. Under the careful tutelage of Carol Ellinas, Lucy has become a formidable lawyer. She is fast, efficient and effective. One to watch‘.

‘Personal service as well as obviously legal knowledge. Old fashioned service but in a good way! Carol Ellinas for family law‘.

‘A really hardworking team who puts the hours in for clients. Carol Ellinas – fantastic way with clients. Lucy Hoare- former young solicitor of the year proves that her accolade was not a flash in the pan.  Dedicated and talented with a phenomenal work ethic. Andrew Miles – young and bright with loads of potential’.

‘Have only done one case recently for this firm.  Dealt with Carol Ellinas who did a valiant job with a hugely difficult client’.

‘I have always found Russells to be very warm and approachable‘.

‘The whole team is knowledgeable, approachable & gives you the feeling that it is engaged and wants the best possible outcome.  The advice is realistic but driven by achieving the end goal. Carol Ellinas is sympathetic, empathetic, driven and engaged.  She is always available for even the smallest issues and ensures that her and her team around her have the same values‘.

‘I have only worked with Lucy Hoare from this team. I understand that the family team within Russells, has an exceptional reputation. Lucy Hoare is clear sighted and a very tough but very polite opponent, well respected, sensible, intelligent and diligent. Her case preparation is exceptional; she knows her cases inside and out’. 

‘Great service to clients. Strong, commercial advice, very competent , able and commercial in its opinions‘.