LAWYER PROFILE

Russel Shear

UK 2026

Edwin Coe LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million

London (Firms)

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Edwin Coe LLP

UK

Practice Areas

Corporate

Career

Russel is Head of the Corporate team. His expertise encompasses mergers and acquisitions for both public and private companies, corporate finance, particularly public offerings, private equity, joint ventures and general commercial work.

Russel’s clients include public companies active in both the UK and international markets. Russel is regularly involved in complex cross-border transactions. He has also advised on a number of IPO’s and is particularly active in the AIM and Aquis Exchange.

His sector expertise includes natural resources and technology.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million - London (Firms)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Russel Shear heads Edwin Coe's corporate team, and ably assists clients in public and private M&A and joint ventures, among other corporate transactions. He has a strong track record in the natural resources and technology sectors.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Russel is highly efficient, gets the job done and is a pleasure to work with, as well.
Corporate/M&A: £10-100 millionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Russel is an excellent corporate attorney.
Corporate/M&A: £10-100 millionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
I would emphasise his good business relationship skills and management, which is why he's highly regarded by his corporate clients.
Corporate/M&A: £10-100 millionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Russel is amazing.
Corporate/M&A: £10-100 millionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession