Russell was a founding partner of LA Marine in 2000, serving as a partner until his retirement in 2024. He now works with the team on a consultancy basis.
Russell has contributed significantly to the growth of LA Marine, mentoring the next generation of marine law specialists and fostering lasting client relationships. He advises commercial shipping, leisure marine, and superyachts clients, and has particular expertise in vessel sale and purchase, marine finance, and criminal investigations.
Russell works with marine finance companies, harbour authorities, regulatory bodies, yacht builders, brokers, dealers, and vessel owners and operators and is known for his commercial and pragmatic approach.