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Russell Clifford

Russell Clifford

UK 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

Provided by BCLP

UK

Practice Areas

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.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Asset Finance: Rail Finance - UK-wide

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Russell Clifford has a strong reputation in rail finance and works with key clients on rolling stock procurement, among other matters. He is head of the asset finance practice at the firm.

Transport: Rail - UK-wide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Russell Clifford is head of the asset finance group at the firm and has extensive experience in the rail sector. He advises clients on rolling stock procurement, leasing and related financing.

Strengths

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  • Russell is aggressive and fights for his clients.

    Asset Finance: Rail FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Russell combines being an excellent lawyer with a deep understanding of both our business and the wider industry.

    Asset Finance: Rail FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Russell has provided support across most matters, but his knowledge on purchase agreements has been invaluable.

    Transport: RailChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • He knows the market, how the documents do and should work, more than anybody else.

    Transport: RailChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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