Russell Simpson

I am head of the specialist disputes team and specialise in will, trust and estate disputes as well as professional negligence.

Having built up a wealth of experience in my specialist fields and disputes generally over the years, I thoroughly enjoy finding solutions by addressing the issues from all angles.

I have been described as being both painstaking in my analysis and practical in my approach.

Areas of expertise:

Trusts and estates disputes
Inheritance Act claims
Professional negligence claims (lawyers, surveyors, accountants, architects)

Qualifications and memberships

Admitted as a solicitor in May 1986
Association of contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS)
Professional Negligence Lawyers Association (PNLA)

How we made a difference

Russell Simpson is a standout individual. A canny litigator who has seen it all before. Very experienced and dedicated with a good commercial sense.

Legal 500 2024

Russell Simpson is highly experienced and a very safe pair of hands. He is shrewd and sensible and negotiates prudently.

Legal 500 2024

Russell Simpson – clear, robust, gives time where needed and tactful.

Legal 500 2024

"He is so experienced; he's been doing it for decades and there's nothing he hasn't seen. He's also an effective communicator who thinks hard before he gives his response."

Chambers UK Guide 2024

Russell Simpson is calm, professional, and thorough, and was sensitive towards the mental and emotional state I was in.'

Legal 500 2021

Russell Simpson is particularly adept at explaining complex issues.

Legal 500 2022

Russell Simpson is a dedicated litigator, who works extremely hard for his clients, is always on top of the details of a case, and will not accept second-best.

Legal 500 2022

My thinking

19 Jul 2021

A 1975 Act claim ‘with superficial attraction’ fails

30 May 2021

Replacement of a company’s director and sole member before the issuing of a grant

21 Feb 2021

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Russell Simpson

Partner

Will, trust and probate disputes

Areas of expertise:

Qualifications and memberships

If I'm unavailable, please contact:

How we made a difference

My thinking

A 1975 Act claim ‘with superficial attraction’ fails

Replacement of a company’s director and sole member before the issuing of a grant

Islamic ceremony of marriage not recognised as a valid marriage under English law

Awards

Russell Simpson

Partner

Will, trust and probate disputes

Areas of expertise:

Qualifications and memberships

If I'm unavailable, please contact:

A 1975 Act claim ‘with superficial attraction’ fails

Replacement of a company’s director and sole member before the issuing of a grant

Islamic ceremony of marriage not recognised as a valid marriage under English law

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