Will Russell > GT Stewart Limited > London, England > Lawyer Profile
GT Stewart Limited Offices
2A MELBOURNE GROVE,
SE22 8PL
England
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Will Russell
Work Department
Criminal Defence
Position
Partner & Supervising Solicitor
Career
Will is an experienced criminal defence solicitor who has been working at GT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates since January 2009. Will is the head of our private client department and supervises a team of solicitors and paralegals. He is instructed by clients of all backgrounds who have cases at every stage of the criminal justice system. He has a particularly strong reputation as a magistrates’ court advocate, frequently dealing with complex hearings such as trials, contested applications and cash seizure applications. The team he supervises has an excellent record of securing positive results for their clients, with a strong emphasis on good client care. In recent years, Will has successfully represented clients in serious and complex matters including allegations of violence, sexual offences and traffic matters and fraud.
Will has a real expertise in dealing with vulnerable defendants and in particular those with mental health problems. He frequently represents clients in cases where issues such as fitness to plead and the defence of insanity arise.
Lawyer Rankings
London > Crime, fraud and licensing > Crime: general
The criminal defence practice at GT Stewart Limited is comprised of several specialist teams. The appeals team, led by Greg Stewart, deals with applications to the Court of Appeal and the CCRC. Melanie Krudy co-leads the team and is responsible for training and billing, as well as acting as a higher court advocate. Mel Stooks leads the youth crime team and is particularly commended for her work on cases involving the Modern Slavery Act and her advocacy in the Youth Court. Claire Dissington covers criminal matters in the City of London, while Will Russell leads on private client matters and the South East London team. Sophie Smith leads the South West London team, while Ronnie Manek is the head of the higher court advocacy team.
South East > Crime, fraud and licensing > General crime and fraud
With capacity to deal with the full range of criminal offenses, GT Stewart Limited is especially well versed in youth crime defence work and offers expert knowledge in modern slavery matters. Will Russell heads up the private client department, and his practice extends to matters involving murder, sexual offences and road traffic offence charges. Defending young and vulnerable clients, Mel Stooks heads up the firm’s specialised youth crime team, while director Greg Stewart is especially strong in youth court and appeal work, with experience before the crown court. Melanie Krudy is also recommended for her general crime advocacy in a range of courts. Further key contacts are head of the crown court advocacy department Ronnie Manek, and Jack Stewart, who leads the firm’s East Kent offices.