Russell is a Partner in the Dispute Resolution and Franchise teams.

He advises on franchise, shareholder and joint venture disputes, and represents franchisors and franchisees in High Court litigation and mediation. He also acts on applications for injunctions to enforce non-competition terms.

Reported cases include:

Frenkel v LA Micro Group (UK) Ltd [2024] UKSC 42

Dwyer (UK Franchising) Ltd v Fredbar Ltd & Anr [2022] EWCA Civ 889

Ali & others v Abbeyfield VE Ltd [2018] EWHC 669

Dream Doors Ltd v Lodge [2012]EWCA 1556

He has been listed in legal directories since 2008, and was featured in Legal 500 (2025) and Chambers (2025) for franchising law. His practice includes franchising agreements, compliance and dispute resolution.

He is a Civil Mediation Council Registered Mediator and a British Franchise Association panel mediator.