Patrick Russell graduated from University College, Oxford in 1974. He is now the Senior Partner of international law firm Charles Russell and is hailed as “a particularly well-informed practitioner.” Currently based in London, Patrick was a leading light in the firm's Hong Kong office during the 1980s, before returning to the UK

Patrick is a member of the Litigation Group and specialises in sports and professional regulation in addition to construction disputes; commercial and common law contract and tort and trust litigation. He is also a mediator accredited by the ADR group. He is regarded as 'a charming and courteous professional and regarded as a safe pair of hands that provide cutting edge advice.'

 

He has a comprehensive knowledge and appreciation of music of all genres, gleaned largely from his particularly extensive collection of recorded music. His other interests are golf, sailing and motor sport. He is married with four children and lives in Northamptonshire.

 

Patrick became an honorary life member of the NCM in 2007.