Bio
Emily Russell is an Associate in our Public Inquiries and Investigations team with extensive experience of working alongside government departments in a major public inquiry. Emily has significant experience supporting a government departments across a range of senior witnesses (some of whom are Core Participants) through every stage of complex and sensitive inquiry proceedings. She advises on all aspects of witness participation, from preparing and reviewing evidence to coordinating attendance at hearings. She has worked closely with leading counsel and the Government Legal Department's legal teams to manage disclosure, draft Rule 9 responses, and develop evidence in response to the Inquiry team's request for evidence.
With a good understanding of the procedural and reputational challenges that inquiries present, Emily takes a measured and pragmatic approach to ensuring witnesses are fully prepared and supported. She supports Counsel and combines careful analysis of complex factual material with an appreciation of the broader institutional and political context in which inquiries operate. Emily is experienced in managing large volumes of documentary evidence, coordinating multi-party correspondence, and liaising with inquiry teams to ensure the smooth progression of evidence and hearings.
Emily also has extensive experience in financial crime on multi-jurisdictional matters for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals as well as corporate organisations. She has defended investigations brought by HM Revenue and Customs and the National Crime Agency. Emily was often instructed on account freezing orders, fraud and non-contentious regulatory matters in the financial crime space.
Emily has received recognition in Legal 500 UK 2024/2025 Guide in the category of Fraud: White Collar Crime (Advice to Individuals). "Emily Russell is talented beyond her years and relentless in pursuit of her client's interests. A pleasure to work with." (Legal 500 2025) "Emily is adept at handling a wide range of financial crime issues for her clients." (Legal 500 2025)