Charles Russell

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Overview

Arguably still best-known for its well-regarded private client and family law teams, Charles Russell says three-quarters of its workload now comprises corporate and commercial - areas where the firm will presumably be looking to invest further. The mid-tier City firm is a member of the Association of European Lawyers, alongside domestic stalwarts such as Morgan Cole and Brabners Chaffe Street. It became an LLP on 1 May, 2005.

History

Culture

Key departments

National/international coverage

Key clients

Include the Football Association, Easyjet, JP Morgan Cazenove, Canaccord Adams, the Forensic Science Service, Arqiva, the Trevor Osborne Property Group, Honda GP, Wagamama and ITN.

Leading partners

Visible names for the firm include:

• David Davidson (family);
• Duncan Lamont (media);
• Catriona Syed (private client);
• Clive Hopewell (corporate finance);
• Mark Moncreiffe (telecoms);
• Mike Scott (charities);
• David Green (employment);
• Patrick Russell (sports law);
• David Reissner (healthcare); and
• Richard Vallance (clinical negligence).

Career prospects

Salaries

Trainees at Charles Russell will start on £31,000 from 2009. Upon qualification, that goes up to £53,000, with 1PQE lawyers on around £56,000.

Recruitment

Work-life balance

Diversity

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