Russell is the Head of the Asset Finance group at BCLP having joined the firm as a Finance partner in September 2009 from Allen and Overy LLP.

Russell is highly experienced in structured asset finance and leasing, practising in domestic and cross-border markets.

He has acted for banks, lessors, investors, operators, manufacturers, vendors and purchasers on transactions involving all types of asset classes and a diverse range of financing products and structures including structured debt facilities, tax based and non tax-based leases, limited recourse facilities, off-balance sheet financings, receivables financings, sales and purchases of leasing companies, sales and purchases of asset portfolios, joint venture financing platforms and other equity financing and securitisations.

Russell is identified in the key independent directories as one of the leading practitioners in the market and in particular has established an excellent and growing reputation for rail finance.