Russel Shear

A senior partner delivering strategic insight, Russel leads the Corporate team with a clear vision: developing talent, forging collaborative client relationships, and delivering exceptional results in every transaction.

Russel’s approach is hands-on and deeply client-focused. He works side by side with clients, understanding the intricacies of their businesses and tailoring advice to achieve their objectives while safeguarding their interests. Under his leadership, the Corporate team is committed to providing the highest standards of service, delivering robust legal solutions that drive client success.

Russel’s practice covers a vast spectrum of corporate transactions, with particular expertise in complex cross-border mergers and acquisitions. He regularly advises public and private companies on M&A deals, capital market listings – including Aquis, AIM, and the main market of the London Stock Exchange – international joint ventures, investments, and group restructurings. Russel is an active participant in our international network, Ally Law and represents the firm at Ally Law events, strengthening global relationships.

Russel advises:

• Public and Private Companies: On mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructures.
• Investors and Shareholders: On joint ventures, shareholder agreements, and private equity transactions.
• The main market of the London Stock Exchange, AIM and Aquis Exchange Clients: On IPOs, reverse takeovers, and public offerings.
• International Clients: On cross-border transactions and commercial contracts.
• Corporate Boards and Executives: On strategic finance and governance matters.
• Russel excels at leading high-value corporate transactions: delivering commercially sound and legally robust solutions.